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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

On 17 January 2026 an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) operating a government charter from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact and crashed in mountainous terrain in South Sulawesi. Large search-and-rescue operations are underway; ATR has offered technical support and initial reports indicate no survivors.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ survivor backs American Airlines flight attendants’ push for increased widebody staffing

2026-01-17T08:06:21.812908-08:00

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FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

2026-01-16T11:54:22.503209-08:00

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EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats

2026-01-16T09:54:35.625643-08:00

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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ survivor backs American Airlines flight attendants’ push for increased widebody staffing A survivor of the 2009 ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ has publicly endorsed American Airlines flight attendants’ campaign to raise cabin‑crew staffing levels on widebody aircraft, joining labor advocates in pressing the carrier and regulators to reassess staffing policies across long‑haul fleets.

2026-01-17T08:06:21.812908-08:00

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ survivor backs American Airlines flight attendants’ push for increased widebody staffing

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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter On 17 January 2026 an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) operating a government charter from Yogyakarta to Makassar lost contact and crashed in mountainous terrain in South Sulawesi. Large search-and-rescue operations are underway; ATR has offered technical support and initial reports indicate no survivors.

2026-01-17T06:54:06.093383-08:00

Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

Bloomberg

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FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America The FAA issued seven advisories on Jan. 16 urging U.S. operators to exercise caution or avoid portions of the eastern Pacific and adjacent airspace over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America (including Colombia, Ecuador and Panama), citing uncoordinated military activity and reported GPS/satellite navigation interference.

2026-01-16T11:54:22.503209-08:00

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

The Hill

American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured American Airlines Flight 3057 partially left the paved surface of a Rochester taxiway after completing post‑deicing procedures amid snow and freezing temperatures. The aircraft, carrying 90 passengers, sustained no injuries; the flight was delayed overnight while airline and authorities assessed the situation.

2026-01-16T10:43:49.265445-08:00

American Airlines Flight 3057 partially leaves taxiway at Rochester after de‑icing; 90 passengers uninjured

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Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls An early‑morning bomb threat against a FedEx cargo aircraft at Great Falls International Airport brought the FBI, Montana Air National Guard explosive ordnance disposal teams, K‑9 units and local police together in a coordinated security response as authorities assessed the reported threat.

2026-01-16T10:33:54.419932-08:00

Bomb threat against FedEx freighter triggers multi‑agency response at Great Falls

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ICAO upgrades QVA volcanic-ash forecasts as two of nine specialist centres begin supplying enhanced data ICAO has upgraded its Quantitative Volcanic Ash (QVA) forecasting, with two of nine global specialist volcanic-ash advisory centres now supplying enhanced data feeds. The change improves the QVA product that underpins operational ash advisories and airspace management during volcanic events.

2026-01-16T09:54:36.809776-08:00

ICAO upgrades QVA volcanic-ash forecasts as two of nine specialist centres begin supplying enhanced data

Aviation Week

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EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin on Jan. 16 recommending EU airlines avoid Iranian airspace. EASA warned that threats of US military action have left Iranian air defences on heightened alert, significantly increasing the likelihood civilian flights could be misidentified.

2026-01-16T09:54:35.625643-08:00

EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats

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Argentina opens probe into Flybondi over operational failures Argentina has opened an official investigation into low-cost carrier Flybondi following reported operational failures that disrupted services. The probe will assess the causes and whether the airline met regulatory and safety obligations during the incidents, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny of the sector.

2026-01-16T09:13:17.001341-08:00

Argentina opens probe into Flybondi over operational failures

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Indonesia ATR 42-500 (PK‑THT) crashes in mountainous South Sulawesi during government charter

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ survivor backs American Airlines flight attendants’ push for increased widebody staffing

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats

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