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South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179

South Korea's parliament on Monday approved a bill to establish an independent investigation into the December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The move comes amid delays in the release of an accident report by the government-backed investigation board and rising scrutiny.

2025-12-21T19:04:49.984614-08:00

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Aer Lingus A321XLR sustains 3.3G hard landing at Dublin; complete landing‑gear replacement and extended grounding expected

2025-12-21T08:24:48.218034-08:00

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Vertical Aerospace Nears First Full Piloted Transition Flight for Its eVTOL

2025-12-21T15:37:30.467820-08:00

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Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

2025-12-21T10:05:03.325021-08:00

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CASA invites vendors to demonstrate AI-enabled digital asset management platforms as it seeks replacement Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has invited technology firms and suppliers to demonstrate AI-enabled digital asset management platforms as it evaluates replacing its current system, iTnews reports. The request focuses on showcasing AI capabilities of candidate platforms ahead of a procurement decision.

2025-12-21T22:37:33.641227-08:00

CASA invites vendors to demonstrate AI-enabled digital asset management platforms as it seeks replacement

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South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 South Korea's parliament on Monday approved a bill to establish an independent investigation into the December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The move comes amid delays in the release of an accident report by the government-backed investigation board and rising scrutiny.

2025-12-21T19:04:49.984614-08:00

South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179

Aviation Source

Vertical Aerospace Nears First Full Piloted Transition Flight for Its eVTOL After a year of strong momentum, UK-based Vertical Aerospace is on the brink of achieving its first full piloted transition flight — a critical flight-test milestone that demonstrates controlled transition from hover to wingborne flight with a pilot onboard and advances its eVTOL programme.

2025-12-21T15:37:30.467820-08:00

Vertical Aerospace Nears First Full Piloted Transition Flight for Its eVTOL

Washington Post

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Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67 The Washington Post examined whether the bright skyline surrounding Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may have influenced the Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67, exploring whether urban lighting created visual illusions or distractions that affected pilot perception during final approach.

2025-12-21T10:05:03.325021-08:00

Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

The Independent

Charter carrying Minnesota Vikings makes emergency landing in Minneapolis after reported mechanical issue A charter aircraft carrying the Minnesota Vikings made an emergency landing at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport after the crew reported a mechanical issue and turned the flight back to the airport. The aircraft was returned to Minneapolis and taken out of service pending further evaluation.

2025-12-21T09:46:14.887345-08:00

Charter carrying Minnesota Vikings makes emergency landing in Minneapolis after reported mechanical issue

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Aer Lingus A321XLR sustains 3.3G hard landing at Dublin; complete landing‑gear replacement and extended grounding expected An Aer Lingus A321XLR experienced a 3.3G hard landing at Dublin Airport on 13 December in gusty conditions, causing severe landing‑gear damage. The jet will require a full landing‑gear replacement and faces an extended grounding while repairs and inspections proceed.

2025-12-21T08:24:48.218034-08:00

Aer Lingus A321XLR sustains 3.3G hard landing at Dublin; complete landing‑gear replacement and extended grounding expected

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British Airways rescinds cabin crew hot water bottle ban after safety backlash British Airways has reversed a recent ban preventing cabin crew from using hot water bottles after strong public and internal backlash over safety concerns. The airline said it will abandon the restriction and review its approach to crew welfare and onboard safety equipment.

2025-12-21T00:50:21.185791-08:00

British Airways rescinds cabin crew hot water bottle ban after safety backlash

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Autoland guides King Air to safe landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport A Beechcraft King Air that engaged its autoland system landed safely at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Denver on Saturday afternoon, and all aboard were reported safe. Initial reports credited the aircraft's autoland capability with guiding the aircraft to a controlled touchdown.

2025-12-20T21:12:48.206235-08:00

Autoland guides King Air to safe landing at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

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South Korea parliament orders independent probe into December 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179

Aer Lingus A321XLR sustains 3.3G hard landing at Dublin; complete landing‑gear replacement and extended grounding expected

Vertical Aerospace Nears First Full Piloted Transition Flight for Its eVTOL

Bright D.C. skyline probed as possible factor in Jan. 29 midair collision that killed 67

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