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Indonesia recovers both flight recorders from ATR 42-500 crash near Makassar

Search teams in Indonesia have recovered both the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 that struck a ridge and crashed in mountainous terrain near Makassar on 17 January. Wreckage was located about 15 nm northeast of Makassar airport.

2026-01-21T12:33:51.562781-08:00

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FAA says it's not the roadblock to Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 certification

2026-01-21T12:20:21.075294-08:00

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European Parliament keeps three‑hour EU261 compensation threshold, backs strengthened passenger protections

2026-01-21T04:44:25.819939-08:00

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Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant

2026-01-21T04:11:07.931058-08:00

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Indonesia recovers both flight recorders from ATR 42-500 crash near Makassar Search teams in Indonesia have recovered both the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from an Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 that struck a ridge and crashed in mountainous terrain near Makassar on 17 January. Wreckage was located about 15 nm northeast of Makassar airport.

2026-01-21T12:33:51.562781-08:00

Indonesia recovers both flight recorders from ATR 42-500 crash near Makassar

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FAA says it's not the roadblock to Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 certification FAA administrator said the agency is not the roadblock to Boeing obtaining certification for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10. The remark reduces a key regulatory uncertainty for Boeing, airlines and suppliers that are timing deliveries, fleet plans and production ramp‑up on those approvals.

2026-01-21T12:20:21.075294-08:00

FAA says it's not the roadblock to Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 certification

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Blackhawk earns STC for 5‑blade composite prop on XP67‑upgraded King Air 350 Blackhawk has earned an STC to fit its five‑blade composite propeller on King Air 350s upgraded with the XP67 package. The composite prop reduces cabin vibration and exterior noise, delivering improved passenger comfort and a smaller community noise footprint for XP67‑equipped aircraft.

2026-01-21T08:34:09.616467-08:00

Blackhawk earns STC for 5‑blade composite prop on XP67‑upgraded King Air 350

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European Parliament keeps three‑hour EU261 compensation threshold, backs strengthened passenger protections The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to retain the three‑hour delay threshold in its EU261 overhaul and approved a package of stronger passenger-rights amendments — including carry‑on protections — sending the text to EU member states for final endorsement despite airlines' warnings of disproportionate impact.

2026-01-21T04:44:25.819939-08:00

European Parliament keeps three‑hour EU261 compensation threshold, backs strengthened passenger protections

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Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant A passenger who violently attacked an American Airlines flight attendant during a mid‑air incident avoided jail after accepting a plea deal, resolving criminal charges tied to the onboard assault. The outcome closes the criminal case while spotlighting in‑flight crew safety and legal deterrence.

2026-01-21T04:11:07.931058-08:00

Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant

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Ex‑Air Canada attendant accused of four‑year pilot impersonation to secure hundreds of free flights A Canadian ex‑Air Canada flight attendant allegedly spent four years posing as a pilot, using a forged employee ID to obtain hundreds of free flights on American, United and Hawaiian. Arrested in Panama and extradited to Honolulu, he faces two wire‑fraud counts and up to 25 years in prison.

2026-01-20T22:17:52.529604-08:00

Ex‑Air Canada attendant accused of four‑year pilot impersonation to secure hundreds of free flights

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Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews on Jan. 21 after crew identified a minor electrical issue while en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos. President Trump transferred to a C-32A (USAF Boeing 757) and completed the trip following the precautionary landing.

2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns The FAA is exploring arrangements under which U.S. cellular providers would contribute to financing roughly $4.5 billion to upgrade tens of thousands of aircraft radio altimeters, according to recently released meeting memos. The moves aim to mitigate operational risks from 5G C-band deployments that can interfere with altimeter signals.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

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Indonesia recovers both flight recorders from ATR 42-500 crash near Makassar

FAA says it's not the roadblock to Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 certification

European Parliament keeps three‑hour EU261 compensation threshold, backs strengthened passenger protections

Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant

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