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B-52s Intercepted by Russian Su-27s Near Kaliningrad

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers were intercepted by Russian Su-27 fighter jets near the Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad. The interception on Monday underscores ongoing tensions in the region, with military aircraft interactions frequently occurring above international waters.

2024-11-26T09:03:43.300865-08:00

Aviation Week

NTSB Investigates 737 MAX Safety System After Southwest Bird Strike

2024-11-25T16:20:07.578649-08:00

Seattle Times

FAA Advises Boeing 737 MAX Engine Design Overhaul

2024-11-22T21:23:40.405489-08:00

Los Angeles Times

Pilot's Night Takeoff in Catalina Crash Ignored Warnings

2024-11-07T03:10:27.589780-08:00

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Reuters

B-52s Intercepted by Russian Su-27s Near Kaliningrad Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers were intercepted by Russian Su-27 fighter jets near the Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad. The interception on Monday underscores ongoing tensions in the region, with military aircraft interactions frequently occurring above international waters.

2024-11-26T09:03:43.300865-08:00

B-52s Intercepted by Russian Su-27s Near Kaliningrad

Aviation Week

NTSB Investigates 737 MAX Safety System After Southwest Bird Strike The NTSB is scrutinizing a safety device on the 737 MAX after a December 2023 bird strike with a Southwest Airlines aircraft. The investigation aims to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the safety system triggered during the incident.

2024-11-25T16:20:07.578649-08:00

NTSB Investigates 737 MAX Safety System After Southwest Bird Strike

Seattle Times

FAA Advises Boeing 737 MAX Engine Design Overhaul The FAA has recommended a design change for the Boeing 737 MAX to address an identified engine risk. Additionally, pilots should be notified about the risk with updated takeoff procedures to ensure enhanced safety.

2024-11-22T21:23:40.405489-08:00

FAA Advises Boeing 737 MAX Engine Design Overhaul

Los Angeles Times

Pilot's Night Takeoff in Catalina Crash Ignored Warnings NTSB reports reveal that the pilot of a Beech 95-B55 ignored warnings about night takeoff and battery issues before the fatal Catalina crash that killed five. The aircraft's operational constraints during darkness were highlighted as a significant safety oversight.

2024-11-07T03:10:27.589780-08:00

Pilot's Night Takeoff in Catalina Crash Ignored Warnings

Associated Press

NTSB: Helicopter Communication at Time of Fatal Houston Crash The National Transportation Safety Board reported that a helicopter was communicating with an air traffic controller when it collided with a 1,003-foot radio tower in Houston, resulting in the deaths of all four passengers. The crash inquiry highlights potential communication issues during the accident.

2024-11-01T08:21:26.595324-07:00

NTSB: Helicopter Communication at Time of Fatal Houston Crash

GlobalAir.com

NTSB Warns Pilots of Icing Hazards in Aviation Safety Alert The National Transportation Safety Board has issued an alert highlighting the severe risks associated with flying in icing conditions. The advisory references past incidents and emphasizes the need for pilot awareness and precautionary measures to mitigate potential dangers.

2024-10-30T14:49:56.161735-07:00

NTSB Warns Pilots of Icing Hazards in Aviation Safety Alert

GlobalAir.com

NTSB Releases Preliminary Details on Fatal Cirrus SR22 Crashes The NTSB's preliminary reports detailed ADS-B data and witness accounts related to two Cirrus SR22 crashes in late September, resulting in seven fatalities. The investigations aim to uncover the circumstances preceding each incident.

2024-10-30T07:38:10.517026-07:00

NTSB Releases Preliminary Details on Fatal Cirrus SR22 Crashes

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Frontier A321 Emergency Landing Due to Electrical Fault and Chemical Smell The NTSB's preliminary report reveals an electrical fault in the cooling unit of a Frontier Airlines A321 led to a chemical smell and subsequent emergency landing in Las Vegas on October 5. The incident included flames and smoke from the landing gear.

2024-10-28T12:06:35.428740-07:00

Frontier A321 Emergency Landing Due to Electrical Fault and Chemical Smell