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SWISS A330 aborted takeoff in Delhi after engine failure; emergency evacuation for 228 passengers

SWISS (Airbus A330-300) rejected departure from Delhi for Zurich after an engine issue developed during the takeoff roll, with the aircraft aborting at about 104 kt. Fire tenders were dispatched and the crew evacuated 228 passengers and four infants; reports say several passengers were injured.

2026-04-26T13:22:07.234474-07:00

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Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols

2026-04-25T18:56:09.182413-07:00

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Air Force says it can’t meet 2020 deadline to fully comply with new FAA rules

2026-04-25T18:04:27.658489-07:00

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United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S

2026-04-25T09:56:41.192280-07:00

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SWISS A330 aborted takeoff in Delhi after engine failure; emergency evacuation for 228 passengers SWISS (Airbus A330-300) rejected departure from Delhi for Zurich after an engine issue developed during the takeoff roll, with the aircraft aborting at about 104 kt. Fire tenders were dispatched and the crew evacuated 228 passengers and four infants; reports say several passengers were injured.

2026-04-26T13:22:07.234474-07:00

SWISS A330 aborted takeoff in Delhi after engine failure; emergency evacuation for 228 passengers

New York Times

Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols Researchers identified a terrestrial fungal species capable of surviving radiation, extreme heat, and simulated Martian soil conditions. The finding raises a new contamination risk for Mars planetary-protection protocols—particularly those aimed at preventing forward contamination during spacecraft assembly and operations.

2026-04-25T18:56:09.182413-07:00

Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols

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Air Force says it can’t meet 2020 deadline to fully comply with new FAA rules Top Air Force service officials told lawmakers that the service will miss a 2020 deadline to complete full compliance with new Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The update underscores how new FAA rulemaking and compliance timelines are colliding with operational schedules for military aviation.

2026-04-25T18:04:27.658489-07:00

Air Force says it can’t meet 2020 deadline to fully comply with new FAA rules

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US Air Force begins 3D printing medical protective gear to address global supply shortages The US Air Force says it has started producing medical protective gear via 3D printing to help reduce demand amid a worldwide shortage. The move targets immediate availability constraints by shifting some production in-house to meet frontline equipment needs while supply conditions remain tight.

2026-04-25T10:05:24.602520-07:00

US Air Force begins 3D printing medical protective gear to address global supply shortages

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S A brand-new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the airline’s next-generation Polaris Business Class cabin made an emergency diversion after an electrical smell filled the cabin shortly after takeoff from Singapore. The cluster centers on early-flight electrical odor escalation on a newly delivered airframe.

2026-04-25T09:56:41.192280-07:00

United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S

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UK military aviation faces safety risk as engineer shortage looms A senior UK military aviation safety official warned that an imminent shortage of engineers and other skilled personnel could undermine aviation safety. The risk highlights how staffing levels—not just aircraft hardware—are becoming a limiting factor for safe operations across the UK defense aviation enterprise.

2026-04-25T00:50:55.734656-07:00

UK military aviation faces safety risk as engineer shortage looms

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Germany seeks to revive Euro Hawk after 2013 cancellation over cost and airworthiness concerns Germany plans to restart the Euro Hawk high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle programme it canceled in 2013, citing spiraling costs and airworthiness issues at the time. The move signals renewed interest in procuring long-range, ISR-focused UAS capability despite the project’s prior setbacks.

2026-04-25T00:50:54.838021-07:00

Germany seeks to revive Euro Hawk after 2013 cancellation over cost and airworthiness concerns

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Pentagon: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter gun remains on schedule for 2017 operational fielding The Pentagon’s F-35 Program Office said the fighter’s gun is still on track to become operational in 2017. The statement keeps the weapons system timeline intact amid ongoing program activity around F-35 software and mission system upgrade delivery.

2026-04-25T00:50:54.219227-07:00

Pentagon: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter gun remains on schedule for 2017 operational fielding

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SWISS A330 aborted takeoff in Delhi after engine failure; emergency evacuation for 228 passengers

Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols

Air Force says it can’t meet 2020 deadline to fully comply with new FAA rules

United 787-9 Polaris-equipped aircraft makes emergency diversion after electrical smell fills cabin shortly after takeoff from S

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