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Russia’s aviation regulator has ordered inspections of engines on some Tu-214 aircraft. The available report does not identify the affected engines, the number of aircraft involved, the inspection scope or any operational restrictions.
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Russia’s aviation regulator has ordered inspections of engines on some Tu-214 aircraft. The available report does not identify the affected engines, the number of aircraft involved, the inspection scope or any operational restrictions.
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The Flydubai security incident has brought renewed attention to deliberate pilot crashes, a persistent challenge for airline safety. The issue is sharpening industry focus on cockpit technology and pilot mental health, two areas central to addressing threats posed from within the flight deck.
An Embraer EMB-120 carrying 30 people made an emergency landing in Tanzania after a reported collision with a zebra. No injuries were reported. The available account does not specify the aircraft’s operator, location, damage or the circumstances of the strike.
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Attacks claimed by Houthi militants struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International Airport, killing three people and injuring 36, Saudi authorities said. The US State Department issued a security alert warning of threats to airlines and airports as the conflict with the Iran-backed group escalates.
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Three Phoenix-area airports will test Honeywell Aerospace’s SURF-A system, which is designed to give pilots aural and visual alerts when their aircraft is on a collision course with a ground vehicle. The trial will put the runway-safety technology into airport operations, though the available report gives no schedule or performance results.
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Investigators say the co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain of flydubai Flight FZ1073 had sought routes to Israel and nearly carried out an attack months earlier, with reports that the plan predated his employment. Saudi Arabia has opened a separate air-safety investigation alongside a UAE-led criminal inquiry; the injured captain is recovering in Abu Dhabi.
The upgrade replaces the H135’s existing battery with a lithium battery across all model variants. EASA approval clears the modification for use in the aircraft, with Heli Austria and Heli Werk presenting it as a performance and efficiency improvement.
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