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India blocks UN aviation body from probe of fatal Air India Dreamliner crash

Indian authorities have denied the International Civil Aviation Organization’s request to join the investigation into the June Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash that killed 275, citing sovereignty over the probe even as the UK and US teams participate and safety experts press for protocol adherence.

2025-06-26T14:54:39.223707-07:00

FlightGlobal

Indian Investigators Decode Black Box Data from Fatal Air India 787 Crash

2025-06-26T02:22:50.691147-07:00

Politico

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems Complete 737 MAX Mid-Cabin Door Plug Redesign

2025-06-24T09:14:38.038461-07:00

Aviation Source

NTSB Faults Boeing Processes and FAA Oversight in Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Blowout

2025-06-25T11:15:20.541708-07:00

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Air France A220-300 Declares Emergency During Stockholm Descent Air France flight AF1462, an Airbus A220-300 on the Paris–Stockholm route, declared an emergency during its descent into Stockholm Arlanda Airport today. The crew requested priority landing clearance amid unspecified technical concerns, underscoring the critical importance of rapid in-flight contingency protocols.

2025-06-28T14:27:07.018463-07:00

Air France A220-300 Declares Emergency During Stockholm Descent

NBC News

Odor on American Airlines Flight 2055 Grounds Plane at Charlotte, Crew Hospitalized American Airlines Flight 2055 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport detected a strong odor prior to boarding on Friday, prompting the airline to remove the Boeing 737 from service and hospitalize crew members for evaluation as part of routine safety inspections.

2025-06-28T13:03:47.266697-07:00

Odor on American Airlines Flight 2055 Grounds Plane at Charlotte, Crew Hospitalized

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American Airlines Restricts Flight Attendant Glove Use, Ends Last Pandemic-Era PPE American Airlines, per a leaked internal memo, has updated its policy restricting flight attendants from wearing gloves except during trash service, reducing nitrile gloves onboard. The change marks the end of the pandemic-era personal protective equipment measures introduced in early 2020.

2025-06-28T11:31:31.035721-07:00

American Airlines Restricts Flight Attendant Glove Use, Ends Last Pandemic-Era PPE

The Aviationist

Near Miss Between RAF Lakenheath F-15 and UK Police Helicopter During Drone Operation During a nighttime operation investigating suspected unauthorized drone flights near RAF Lakenheath, a UK police helicopter and a USAF F-15 fighter came within 1,900ft of vertical separation. Air traffic controllers have launched a safety review, ruling out any immediate collision risk.

2025-06-28T06:52:50.244293-07:00

Near Miss Between RAF Lakenheath F-15 and UK Police Helicopter During Drone Operation

Flying Magazine

Congress Moves to Shield ADS-B Data, Block Fee Schemes A bipartisan bill in Congress would bar government agencies and private firms from using unencrypted ADS-B broadcasts to identify aircraft for landing or operational fees. The legislation confines data access to air traffic controllers for safety, efficiency and security under DOT approval and public comment.

2025-06-27T09:07:03.433004-07:00

Congress Moves to Shield ADS-B Data, Block Fee Schemes

Reuters

China to ban non-3C-certified and recalled power banks on domestic flights from June 28 The Civil Aviation Administration of China will prohibit passengers from carrying power banks lacking 3C certification, recalled models or those with unclear branding on all departing domestic flights from June 28, 2025. The ban aims to curb lithium battery fires after a spate of overheating incidents worldwide.

2025-06-27T02:11:41.568369-07:00

China to ban non-3C-certified and recalled power banks on domestic flights from June 28

CNBC

OSHA Opens Probe into Crane Collapse at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into a crane collapse at SpaceX’s Starbase complex in South Texas, the agency told CNBC. The probe highlights increased regulatory scrutiny of the company’s launch site safety protocols amid rapid expansion of Starship operations.

2025-06-26T17:07:26.541322-07:00

OSHA Opens Probe into Crane Collapse at SpaceX’s Starbase Facility

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India blocks UN aviation body from probe of fatal Air India Dreamliner crash Indian authorities have denied the International Civil Aviation Organization’s request to join the investigation into the June Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash that killed 275, citing sovereignty over the probe even as the UK and US teams participate and safety experts press for protocol adherence.

2025-06-26T14:54:39.223707-07:00

India blocks UN aviation body from probe of fatal Air India Dreamliner crash

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