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Air India A319 airprox: transcript indicates sharp descent to avoid Indian Navy Dhruv helicopter

An incident transcript suggests an Air India Airbus A319 departing Port Blair in 2024 performed a sharp descent to avoid an Indian Navy Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Dhruv Mk III helicopter, reported as an airprox. The report centers on closure distance and the pilot-initiated avoidance maneuver.

2026-05-21T00:54:28.115665-07:00

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Verdict due in France appeals case over 2009 Rio–Paris Air France crash; Airbus and Air France tried for corporate manslaughter

2026-05-20T22:11:47.808786-07:00

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Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

2026-05-20T12:09:47.010329-07:00

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Ebola-linked U.S. travel restrictions turn Air France 777-200 away from Detroit, diverting to Montreal

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Air India A319 airprox: transcript indicates sharp descent to avoid Indian Navy Dhruv helicopter An incident transcript suggests an Air India Airbus A319 departing Port Blair in 2024 performed a sharp descent to avoid an Indian Navy Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Dhruv Mk III helicopter, reported as an airprox. The report centers on closure distance and the pilot-initiated avoidance maneuver.

2026-05-21T00:54:28.115665-07:00

Air India A319 airprox: transcript indicates sharp descent to avoid Indian Navy Dhruv helicopter

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Verdict due in France appeals case over 2009 Rio–Paris Air France crash; Airbus and Air France tried for corporate manslaughter A Paris appeals court is set to issue its verdict Thursday in the 2009 Rio–Paris Air France passenger-jet crash case. The trial reviewed corporate-manslaughter allegations involving both Air France and Airbus, placing potential legal and compliance consequences for both parties in the spotlight.

2026-05-20T22:11:47.808786-07:00

Verdict due in France appeals case over 2009 Rio–Paris Air France crash; Airbus and Air France tried for corporate manslaughter

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Ebola-linked U.S. travel restrictions turn Air France 777-200 away from Detroit, diverting to Montreal A Boeing 777-200 operating Air France’s Paris–Detroit service was denied entry to U.S. airspace and diverted to Montreal after U.S. authorities refused landing on virus-related grounds tied to a deadly Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa. Officials cited passengers’ recent travel history and a reported “virus concern.”

2026-05-20T13:11:55.721345-07:00

Ebola-linked U.S. travel restrictions turn Air France 777-200 away from Detroit, diverting to Montreal

Reuters

UK condemns Russian Su-27/Su-35 “dangerous and unacceptable” intercepts of RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint over Black Sea Britain’s Ministry of Defence accused Russia of recklessness after two RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint intercept incidents in international airspace over the Black Sea. UK officials said Russian Su-27 and Su-35 fighters flew perilously close—including a reported near pass at about six metres—raising risks of NATO-Russia escalation.

2026-05-20T12:09:53.473888-07:00

UK condemns Russian Su-27/Su-35 “dangerous and unacceptable” intercepts of RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint over Black Sea

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Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays A sinkhole discovered during LaGuardia’s airfield inspection shut down Runway 4/22, forcing operations onto the airport’s only other runway. The Port Authority warned of flight delays and cancellations as thunderstorms were also expected on Wednesday.

2026-05-20T12:09:47.010329-07:00

Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

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FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process The FAA says it has closed out some items from the NTSB’s KDCA midair investigation, but “many are in process,” leaving key safety actions to be completed. The update underscores that reforms tied to the crash remain underway rather than fully delivered.

2026-05-20T10:55:38.088423-07:00

FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process

AINonline

HENSOLDT and Robin Radar deploy 360-degree bird-detection radar system at King Shaka International Airport HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar Systems have partnered to protect Durban’s King Shaka International Airport against bird strikes using a 360-degree radar solution designed to deliver aircraft safety with 15 km range. The rollout includes targeted monitoring for Barn Swallows and operational risk reduction for airlines using the airport.

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HENSOLDT and Robin Radar deploy 360-degree bird-detection radar system at King Shaka International Airport

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Bristow’s 2025 Sustainability Report spotlights air mobility milestones, safety performance Bristow’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights progress across air mobility initiatives alongside its safety performance and environmental stewardship. The publication is positioned as a proof-point for how the rotorcraft operator is translating sustainability goals into operational execution, including measured safety outcomes and emissions-focused initiatives.

2026-05-20T06:25:11.254528-07:00

Bristow’s 2025 Sustainability Report spotlights air mobility milestones, safety performance

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Air India A319 airprox: transcript indicates sharp descent to avoid Indian Navy Dhruv helicopter

Verdict due in France appeals case over 2009 Rio–Paris Air France crash; Airbus and Air France tried for corporate manslaughter

Sinkhole near LaGuardia Runway 4/22 shuts part of airport operations, triggers cancellations and delays

Ebola-linked U.S. travel restrictions turn Air France 777-200 away from Detroit, diverting to Montreal

News Timeline