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NTSB to hold May 19–20 investigative hearing on UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

The NTSB will conduct a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 crash of a UPS MD-11F shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The three crewmembers were killed, with 11 fatalities and 23 injuries on the ground; the investigation continues following FAA MD-11F grounding.

2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

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ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

2026-04-16T07:39:38.714853-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace executes first two-way, piloted VX4 transition flight under UK civil aviation oversight

2026-04-16T03:09:53.586460-07:00

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NTSB to hold May 19–20 investigative hearing on UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville The NTSB will conduct a two-day investigative hearing May 19–20 into the Nov. 4, 2025 crash of a UPS MD-11F shortly after takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky. The three crewmembers were killed, with 11 fatalities and 23 injuries on the ground; the investigation continues following FAA MD-11F grounding.

2026-04-16T12:09:33.152515-07:00

NTSB to hold May 19–20 investigative hearing on UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court Attorneys for passengers killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are asking a US appeals court to reconsider a decision not to reinstate criminal fraud charges against the airframer. The new petition, filed 14 April and backed by more than two dozen families, targets the prior dismissal of prosecutors’ case.

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

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ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says it will examine fuel management, fuel storage and fuel-quality monitoring procedures as part of its ongoing investigation into the ditching of a LongRanger helicopter in the Torres Strait. The scope points to potential operational and handling factors rather than just in-flight performance.

2026-04-16T07:39:38.714853-07:00

ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

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Rafale captures Thales 24x laser-guided rocket fit for anti-Shahed; DGA targets capability by summer 2026 First images show a French Rafale configured with 24 Thales laser-guided rockets, signaling a dedicated anti-Shahed mission set. France’s DGA says the capability is on track to be ready by summer 2026, aligning platform integration timelines with counter-UAS urgency.

2026-04-16T06:57:20.561985-07:00

Rafale captures Thales 24x laser-guided rocket fit for anti-Shahed; DGA targets capability by summer 2026

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Vertical-navigation software anomaly suspected in rapid Dornier 328 descent toward Zurich; go-around after EGPWS alerts Swiss investigators say a vertical-navigation software anomaly likely contributed to a Private Wings Flugcharter Dornier 328 descending rapidly toward terrain on approach to Zurich on 20 April 2024. The EGPWS generated ground-proximity warning alerts as the aircraft reached about 300 ft, after which the crew executed a go-around.

2026-04-16T04:24:01.820507-07:00

Vertical-navigation software anomaly suspected in rapid Dornier 328 descent toward Zurich; go-around after EGPWS alerts

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Vertical Aerospace executes first two-way, piloted VX4 transition flight under UK civil aviation oversight UK eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace says its VX4 prototype completed a full two-way piloted transition sequence on 14 April from its Kemble airfield base, flown by chief test pilot Simon Davies. The company frames the under-civil-oversight milestone as a key step toward certification and commercial electric air-taxi services.

2026-04-16T03:09:53.586460-07:00

Vertical Aerospace executes first two-way, piloted VX4 transition flight under UK civil aviation oversight

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NASA X-59 hits 6,096m and 740 km/h on “wheels-up” low-boom supersonic test flight over Mojave NASA’s X-59 low-boom supersonic demonstrator reached 6,096 meters and 740 km/h on a test flight in the Mojave Desert, California, as part of its campaign to enable quieter supersonic operations over land. The milestone builds on the program’s recent “wheels-up” progress toward faster flights above populated areas.

2026-04-16T03:09:45.117503-07:00

NASA X-59 hits 6,096m and 740 km/h on “wheels-up” low-boom supersonic test flight over Mojave

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Russia considers reviving up to 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes as Baikal replacement program faces delays Russia is studying a plan to restore as many as 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes to cover regional and general aviation capacity gaps, Kommersant reported. The proposal, advanced by SibNIA, follows delays in developing a modern replacement, with up to 700 airframes estimated in storage.

2026-04-16T00:35:45.569433-07:00

Russia considers reviving up to 700 Antonov An-2 biplanes as Baikal replacement program faces delays

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NTSB to hold May 19–20 investigative hearing on UPS Flight 2976 MD-11F crash near Louisville

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

ATSB to probe fuel management after LongRanger helicopter ditching in Torres Strait

Vertical Aerospace executes first two-way, piloted VX4 transition flight under UK civil aviation oversight

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