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Navy EA-18G Growlers collide during Idaho air show; four crew safely eject as crash investigation begins

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers collided during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on May 17, 2026. Video shows both aircraft striking and spinning down as all four crew members ejected safely; officials said the incident is under investigation.

2026-05-17T12:51:13.509349-07:00

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Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday for low fuel after two failed Miami landings

2026-05-17T10:30:22.546288-07:00

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Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim

2026-05-14T05:28:04.529166-07:00

Associated Press

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after 326-day deployment—longest since Vietnam—covering North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbea

2026-05-16T07:54:56.501768-07:00

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Navy EA-18G Growlers collide during Idaho air show; four crew safely eject as crash investigation begins Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers collided during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on May 17, 2026. Video shows both aircraft striking and spinning down as all four crew members ejected safely; officials said the incident is under investigation.

2026-05-17T12:51:13.509349-07:00

Navy EA-18G Growlers collide during Idaho air show; four crew safely eject as crash investigation begins

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Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday for low fuel after two failed Miami landings An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER flight from Dubai to Miami stayed aloft for more than 17 hours and reached the field in thunderstorms, windshear, and poor visibility. After a first missed landing, a second go-around followed when the runway was not clear—turning “minimum fuel” into a Mayday fuel emergency.

2026-05-17T10:30:22.546288-07:00

Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday for low fuel after two failed Miami landings

Associated Press

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after 326-day deployment—longest since Vietnam—covering North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbea The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), returned to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after a 326-day deployment—the longest carrier tour since the Vietnam War. The cruise included operations in the North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Red Sea, supporting missions connected to Iran and a January operation involving Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro. Ford and its escorts received a Presidential Unit Citation for their service during the Iran conflict.

2026-05-16T07:54:56.501768-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after 326-day deployment—longest since Vietnam—covering North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbea

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US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express The US Department of Transportation has extended its Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts for Southern Airways Express, keeping the carrier in place to subsidize connectivity for smaller communities under the EAS program.

2026-05-15T12:38:47.098014-07:00

US DOT extends Essential Air Service contracts for Southern Airways Express

AeroTime

CIA chief’s Havana trip amid rising US surveillance flights as Cuba’s jet-fuel crisis deepens US intelligence-gathering flights have increased off Cuba as tensions with Havana widen, alongside reports of a rare CIA visit. CIA Director John Ratcliffe led a delegation landing in Havana around 13:00 UTC on May 14 aboard a Boeing C-40B Clipper, as Cuba faces a worsening fuel situation.

2026-05-15T12:37:59.286532-07:00

CIA chief’s Havana trip amid rising US surveillance flights as Cuba’s jet-fuel crisis deepens

Bloomberg

JFK Terminal developer faces downgrade risk after opening delay Construction at New York JFK has pushed back the opening of a terminal facility, triggering heightened financial risk for the project’s developer, including exposure to potential credit downgrades. The delay underscores how airport infrastructure timing can directly affect investor and financing profiles.

2026-05-15T11:10:52.578406-07:00

JFK Terminal developer faces downgrade risk after opening delay

Flying Magazine

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USDOT to fund ~$750M-plus replacement of eight U.S. air traffic control towers and TRACONs The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will invest more than $750 million to replace eight air traffic control towers and TRACON facilities, as part of an effort to build new ATC infrastructure and upgrade or replace aging sites. The program is reported as exceeding $800 million in total investment.

2026-05-15T10:10:38.044783-07:00

USDOT to fund ~$750M-plus replacement of eight U.S. air traffic control towers and TRACONs

Flying Magazine

FAA sets tight World Cup 2026 TFRs; Seattle’s Boeing Field adds VFR arrival/departure routes The FAA, with DHS and DOJ, has put Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in place over 2026 FIFA World Cup venues and fan events, tightening access to event airspace. Separately, Seattle’s Boeing Field has implemented updated VFR arrival and departure procedures to manage safety, noise, and expected congestion tied to tournament traffic.

2026-05-15T06:04:42.727409-07:00

FAA sets tight World Cup 2026 TFRs; Seattle’s Boeing Field adds VFR arrival/departure routes

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Navy EA-18G Growlers collide during Idaho air show; four crew safely eject as crash investigation begins

Emirates Boeing 777 declares Mayday for low fuel after two failed Miami landings

Chicago jury awards $49.5M to family of 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash victim

USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Norfolk after 326-day deployment—longest since Vietnam—covering North Sea, Mediterranean, Caribbea

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