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Ground vehicle collides with taxiing Hawker Beechcraft 400A at Milan Linate

A Fiat Panda used as an airport service vehicle struck a taxiing Hawker Beechcraft 400A at Milan Linate Airport. The collision caused no serious injuries, while authorities investigate how the vehicle reached the aircraft’s operating area and whether airport access controls failed.

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Israir Wins Israeli Approval for North American Flights, Awaits FAA Clearance

Israeli leisure carrier Israir has received approval from Israel’s civil aviation regulator to launch services to North America, a key step toward its planned New York operation with Airbus A330s. The airline still requires clearance from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration before flights can begin.

The Hill

NORAD F-16s intercept two civilian aircraft violating temporary restrictions near Trump’s New Jersey golf club

NORAD intercepted two general-aviation aircraft that entered temporary flight-restricted airspace over Bedminster, N.J., while President Donald Trump attended a LIV Golf championship at his nearby club. F-16s escorted both aircraft out of the restricted area, according to reports.

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Magnitude 7.4 Colombia earthquake disrupts seven airports as airlines offer refunds and changes

Aerocivil restricted or suspended operations at seven airports after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, citing inspections of airside, structural and navigation infrastructure. Pereira, Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago, Buenaventura and Cali were affected, while Popayán separately closed because of volcanic ash; Clic, Wingo and JetSMART offered passenger remedies.

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S7 Airlines suffers second Boeing 737 runway overrun in six weeks

An S7 Airlines Boeing 737-800 freighter overran the runway at Norilsk, marking the Russian carrier’s second 737 runway overrun in less than six weeks. The repeat event puts renewed focus on the operator’s 737 operations and runway-excursion risk management.

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UPS MD-11 freighter accident renews focus on single-point engine failures

The November 4, 2025 loss of a UPS-operated MD-11 freighter at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport highlights the consequences of an engine separating from the wing during takeoff. The event also revives a decades-old aviation safety lesson about vulnerable single-point failure modes.

The Hill

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Alaska Airlines 737 placed under cockpit lockdown after passengers allegedly threaten takeover in Miami

Alaska Airlines Flight 305 returned to the gate at Miami International Airport on Aug. 9 after pilots reported passenger threats during taxi, including an alleged attempt to take control of the aircraft. Air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN indicated emergency protocols were also triggered on another flight.

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FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 fuselage areas after fatigue cracks reported near door cutouts

The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive covering Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 aircraft after reports of fatigue cracking near fuselage door cutouts. The directive adds a compliance requirement for operators and highlights continued attention to structural integrity across Boeing’s commercial fleet.