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A Southwest Airlines flight from Southern California experienced a sudden drop shortly after takeoff due to an alert about another aircraft nearby, resulting in passenger distress and injuries to two flight attendants. The plane descended approximately 300 feet in 36 seconds in response to the alert, which the FAA is now investigating. According to passenger accounts, the pilot mentioned a collision warning requiring an evasive maneuver, potentially involving a British fighter plane. Despite the incident, the flight continued to Las Vegas and landed safely, while Southwest Airlines is cooperating with the FAA to determine the specifics of the event.
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Russian plane goes missing in far east with nearly 50 aboard, and the news is, to put it mildly, grim. We’re talking about an Angara Airlines An-24, and the worst has been confirmed: the wreckage has been found. Reports describe it as “destroyed” and “on fire,” which paints a devastating picture. Helicopters were unable to land at the crash site, and rescuers are having to proceed on foot. The latest information from Russian media indicates that there do not appear to be any survivors. This is a truly heartbreaking situation, and the loss of so many lives is a tragedy.
The aircraft itself, the An-24, is an older model.… Continue reading
On Saturday night, a SkyWest flight operating as a Delta connection between Minneapolis and Minot experienced a near mid-air collision with a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber. The pilot took evasive action, resulting in unexpected turns and a tense atmosphere on board. After circling the Minot airport, the flight landed safely, and passengers later expressed gratitude for the pilot’s transparency. SkyWest confirmed the incident, stating the flight performed a go-around due to another aircraft in its flight path and that they are investigating.
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Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran stated that one engine on the crashed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was new, installed in March 2025, while the other’s last service was in 2023, with the next scheduled for December 2025. Both engines reportedly had clean operational histories prior to the crash. Investigators are analyzing the flight data and cockpit voice recorders to determine the cause of the crash, which killed at least 270 people. While engine age isn’t necessarily indicative of engine health, especially with the Genx-1B engines used, the investigation will focus on all factors contributing to the incident.
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A United Airlines flight nearly collided with a SkyWest flight on May 13th at San Francisco International Airport due to an unauthorized left turn by the United aircraft during takeoff from a parallel runway. The close call, resulting in a minimal lateral and vertical separation of 1950 and 275 feet respectively, prompted an evasive maneuver by the SkyWest crew. The FAA is investigating the incident, focusing on the United crew’s actions leading up to the unauthorized turn. Both airlines are cooperating with the investigation.
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ANA Flight 114, en route from Tokyo to Houston, made an emergency landing in Seattle after a passenger, experiencing a medical crisis, attempted to open a door mid-flight. Passengers and crew restrained the individual, who was subsequently hospitalized. A second passenger was also removed from the flight for disruptive behavior. The flight ultimately reached Houston four hours behind schedule, highlighting a concerning trend of similar incidents on recent flights.
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The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing, averting criminal prosecution for misleading regulators about the 737 Max. This agreement involves Boeing paying over $1.1 billion, including $445 million for victims’ families, in exchange for dismissal of fraud charges. The deal avoids a potential criminal conviction that could have impacted Boeing’s federal contractor status. While some victims’ families and senators opposed the non-prosecution agreement, the Justice Department maintains this resolution provides financial accountability and benefits for future air travel safety. Boeing will also retain an independent consultant to oversee compliance.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed a brief communications outage at the Denver Air Traffic Control Center on Monday, lasting 90 seconds, not the initially reported six minutes. Both primary transmitters failed, causing temporary loss of contact with pilots approaching Denver International Airport. Controllers successfully used an alternate frequency to maintain safe separation and prevent operational disruptions. The FAA is investigating the incident, which comes amidst heightened scrutiny of the agency’s safety record.
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