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AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes road barrier during Philippine exercise; five U.S. personnel injured

An AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound struck a concrete road barrier while attempting a roadway takeoff during an exercise in the Philippines, injuring five U.S. crew members, the Defense Department said. The aircraft was using a makeshift runway; authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.

2026-02-25T19:41:55.309989-08:00

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FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks

2026-02-25T15:10:39.911138-08:00

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CFIT prevention guidance and Airbus sees H175 prospects in Canada

2026-02-25T17:41:01.555519-08:00

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GE Aerospace expands use of Aireon space‑based ADS‑B in flight analytics

2026-02-25T14:53:08.897027-08:00

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Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset Chilean investigators found the cap of a rocker switch controlling the captain’s seat on LATAM’s Boeing 787‑9 (CC‑BGG) had not been fixed with adhesive, allowing the seat to shift and trigger an in‑flight upset while the aircraft cruised at 41,000 ft; both pilots were seated.

2026-02-26T00:13:40.722010-08:00

Investigation: unsecured rocker-switch cap on LATAM 787‑9 captain’s seat caused in‑flight upset

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AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes road barrier during Philippine exercise; five U.S. personnel injured An AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound struck a concrete road barrier while attempting a roadway takeoff during an exercise in the Philippines, injuring five U.S. crew members, the Defense Department said. The aircraft was using a makeshift runway; authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.

2026-02-25T19:41:55.309989-08:00

AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes road barrier during Philippine exercise; five U.S. personnel injured

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CFIT prevention guidance and Airbus sees H175 prospects in Canada Vertical's latest features provide pilots with skills to reduce controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) and report Airbus's view that the H175 has growing market potential in Canada. The coverage links safety-focused training with manufacturer market moves as the H175 eyes Canadian civil and public-service roles.

2026-02-25T17:41:01.555519-08:00

CFIT prevention guidance and Airbus sees H175 prospects in Canada

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FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks The FAA has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 156 US‑registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days. The action follows discovery of cracks in wing panels during routine maintenance checks and mandates short‑term inspections to identify and address fatigue or structural issues.

2026-02-25T15:10:39.911138-08:00

FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks

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GE Aerospace expands use of Aireon space‑based ADS‑B in flight analytics GE Aerospace has broadened integration of Aireon’s space‑based ADS‑B data across its flight analytics solutions. The move embeds Aireon’s satellite‑derived surveillance feed into a wider portion of GE’s analytics portfolio, expanding availability of space‑based tracking data to operators and air navigation stakeholders.

2026-02-25T14:53:08.897027-08:00

GE Aerospace expands use of Aireon space‑based ADS‑B in flight analytics

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South Korean regulator fines T'way Air and Jeju Air about USD 7M for safety breaches South Korea's aviation regulator has issued combined safety fines of roughly USD 7 million to low-cost carriers T'way Air and Jeju Air. The penalties heighten regulatory scrutiny of local carriers and signal tougher enforcement by authorities overseeing airline operations and maintenance.

2026-02-25T14:35:20.961117-08:00

South Korean regulator fines T'way Air and Jeju Air about USD 7M for safety breaches

Flying Magazine

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders The NTSB's Office of Aviation Safety has issued a safety alert advising pilots and first responders on hazards from undeployed ballistic‑recovery parachute systems (BRS). It identifies recognition cues, post‑incident risks to occupants and rescuers, and recommends actions to safely secure and manage parachute canopies.

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

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Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashes near Balkhash; both pilots eject safely A Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashed during a training flight near Balkhash; both crew reportedly ejected and survived. The military has confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway to determine cause and assess damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.

2026-02-25T09:46:32.802377-08:00

Kazakhstan Air Force Su-30SM crashes near Balkhash; both pilots eject safely

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AFSOC C-146A Wolfhound strikes road barrier during Philippine exercise; five U.S. personnel injured

FAA orders urgent five‑day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing‑panel cracks

CFIT prevention guidance and Airbus sees H175 prospects in Canada

GE Aerospace expands use of Aireon space‑based ADS‑B in flight analytics

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