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Reuters

U.S. admits liability for Jan. 29 Black Hawk–American Eagle midair collision near Reagan National that killed 67

The U.S. Justice Department has admitted federal liability for the Jan. 29, 2025 collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67, acknowledging failures by the Army and FAA. DOJ said the Black Hawk crew failed to maintain visual separation and the tower controller did not follow FAA procedures.

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2025-12-17T16:17:20.828672-08:00
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Airbus

China Airlines orders five more Airbus A350-1000s

By Airbus: Taiwan’s China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15.

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2025-12-18T04:22:09.520468-08:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Hydraulic sequencing and ice left 757 freight door unsecured before it opened in flight

By FlightGlobal: German investigators have determined that a complex interaction of hydraulic, mechanical and icing problems resulted in a DHL Air Boeing 757-200 freighter's cargo door opening as it climbed out of Leipzig.

2025-12-18T04:40:14.554514-08:00