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Family tip leads to arrest of alleged AR-15 suspect at Hartsfield–Jackson; terminal arrest thwarts potential mass shooting

Atlanta police arrested a 49-year-old man inside Hartsfield–Jackson International Airport after his family reported he was livestreaming plans to "shoot it up." Officers intercepted the suspect carrying an AR-15 in a roughly 14‑minute response; bodycam footage shows the terminal arrest.

2025-10-21T02:20:00.951602-07:00

thestandard.com.hk

Boeing 747 freighter from Dubai skids off Hong Kong runway into sea; security vehicle struck, two killed

2025-10-19T15:05:55.412567-07:00

Associated Press

American Airlines Flight 6469 Diverts to Omaha After Pilots Mistake Cabin Knocking for Cockpit Breach

2025-10-20T19:33:53.771287-07:00

Ars Technica

Likely Weather Balloon Struck United 737 MAX Windshield, Injuring Captain

2025-10-20T20:13:57.159011-07:00

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Shutdown strains FAA: staffing shortfalls delay flights at Houston and Newark as White House explores ways to pay controllers On day 21 of the U.S. government shutdown the FAA said air-traffic control staffing shortfalls delayed flights at Houston and Newark, contributing to 85 cancellations and 4,748 delays. The White House is exploring executive measures to keep controllers paid as next paychecks risk arriving with zeroes.

2025-10-21T17:16:47.701736-07:00

Shutdown strains FAA: staffing shortfalls delay flights at Houston and Newark as White House explores ways to pay controllers

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Etihad A321neo Makes Emergency Descent Approaching Kolkata After Cabin Pressure Loss An Etihad Airways Airbus A321neo made an emergency descent while approaching Kolkata on 18 October after the flight crew reported a loss of cabin pressure, prompting an immediate descent to a safe altitude and subsequent handling by local authorities and airline operations.

2025-10-21T16:22:42.652372-07:00

Etihad A321neo Makes Emergency Descent Approaching Kolkata After Cabin Pressure Loss

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Families sue Boeing in U.S. over Jeju Air Muan crash, alleging outdated 737 systems Families of victims from the December 2024 Jeju Air crash at Muan have filed U.S. lawsuits alleging Boeing supplied a 737 with outdated electrical and hydraulic systems and design flaws linked to the accident. The filings follow South Korea’s order to inspect the 737 fleet and intensify scrutiny.

2025-10-21T14:55:54.885533-07:00

Families sue Boeing in U.S. over Jeju Air Muan crash, alleging outdated 737 systems

USNI News

AH-1Z Viper Training Crash in Southern California Kills Marine Pilot Maj. Tyler Braconi Maj. Tyler Braconi, 35, a decorated Marine pilot, was killed when an AH-1Z Viper from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 crashed in a Southern California desert during a nighttime training flight at about 7:05 p.m. A second aviator was hospitalized and in stable condition.

2025-10-21T14:08:13.236089-07:00

AH-1Z Viper Training Crash in Southern California Kills Marine Pilot Maj. Tyler Braconi

Via Satellite

U.S. DOT awards Iridium contract to deliver complementary PNT across T‑Mobile 5G as GPS backup The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Iridium a contract to deploy and test complementary Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services using Iridium satellite links integrated with T‑Mobile's 5G network across U.S. sites. The programme aims to provide a resilient backup to GPS during disruptions.

2025-10-21T12:54:26.058499-07:00

U.S. DOT awards Iridium contract to deliver complementary PNT across T‑Mobile 5G as GPS backup

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How Air Traffic Controllers Could Receive Pay During a Government Shutdown Legislative and administrative options are being considered to guarantee pay for air-traffic controllers ordered to work during a U.S. government shutdown. Controller 'sick-outs' and unmanned towers were credited as the decisive turning point in the previous shutdown, creating cascading delays and political pressure to end the funding lapse.

2025-10-21T12:06:44.258796-07:00

How Air Traffic Controllers Could Receive Pay During a Government Shutdown

USNI News

Chinese Su-35 releases flares near RAAF P-8A in 'unsafe and unprofessional' South China Sea intercept A Chinese Su-35 fighter released flares twice near a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon during an "unsafe and unprofessional" interception over the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands on 19 October. Canberra says the P-8 was conducting lawful maritime surveillance; no injuries reported.

2025-10-21T11:01:58.038620-07:00

Chinese Su-35 releases flares near RAAF P-8A in 'unsafe and unprofessional' South China Sea intercept

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Obsolete FDR parts threaten grounding of Hawker twinjet, warns Duncan Duncan warns that obsolete components for the Hawker twinjet's flight data recorder (FDR) are reaching end of supply and could force operators to ground aircraft until replacements or approved alternatives are available. The shortage risks immediate fleet reductions and increased maintenance costs across operators of the type.

2025-10-21T09:10:42.958621-07:00

Obsolete FDR parts threaten grounding of Hawker twinjet, warns Duncan

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