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Southwest Airlines Passenger Ejected After Mid-Flight Food Fight Over Flirting Claim

Southwest Airlines removed a passenger after a mid-flight food fight, highlighting a global rise in unruly passenger incidents, according to IATA data.

Jan 26, 20263 min
Southwest Airlines Passenger Ejected After Mid-Flight Food Fight Over Flirting Claim
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Why Did a Fake Bomb Threat Target Singapore's Paya Lebar Air Base Before Airshow?

The Republic of Singapore Air Force investigated a fake online bomb threat at Paya Lebar Air Base; security is heightened ahead of the Singapore Airshow.

Jan 25, 20263 min
Why Did a Fake Bomb Threat Target Singapore's Paya Lebar Air Base Before Airshow?
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Middle East Tensions Force Air France, Luxair to Suspend Dubai Flights

Air France and Luxair canceled or postponed Dubai flights over the weekend, citing rising Middle East tensions and airspace insecurity.

Jan 25, 20262 min
Middle East Tensions Force Air France, Luxair to Suspend Dubai Flights
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FAA Probes Horizon Air E175 Return to Snohomish After Pressurization Scare.

Horizon Air Flight 2154, an Embraer E175, safely returned to Snohomish County Airport due to a pressurization issue, prompting an immediate FAA investigation.

Jan 25, 20262 min
FAA Probes Horizon Air E175 Return to Snohomish After Pressurization Scare.
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Lufthansa CRJ-900 Diverts to Geneva Following Gear Issue; Second Emergency in Days

Lufthansa Flight LH2249, a CRJ-900, made an emergency landing at Geneva Airport due to a gear issue, marking the airline's second Squawk 7700 incident in days.

Jan 25, 20263 min
Lufthansa CRJ-900 Diverts to Geneva Following Gear Issue; Second Emergency in Days
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Do Airline Diversity Programs Undermine FAA Pilot Safety Standards?

A public debate questions if US airline diversity initiatives compromise strict FAA pilot qualification and safety standards, despite a lack of evidence.

Jan 25, 20263 min
Do Airline Diversity Programs Undermine FAA Pilot Safety Standards?
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New Search for Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 Yields No Breakthroughs So Far

Ocean Infinity's latest search phase for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the Southern Indian Ocean covered over 7,200 sq km but found no significant wreckage.

Jan 25, 20263 min
New Search for Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 Yields No Breakthroughs So Far
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Why Did Lufthansa Flight LH2249 Divert to Geneva After 'Gear Issue'?

Lufthansa CityLine Flight LH2249 from Lyon to Munich declared a Squawk 7700 emergency due to a gear issue, safely diverting to Geneva Airport.

Jan 25, 20263 min
Why Did Lufthansa Flight LH2249 Divert to Geneva After 'Gear Issue'?
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Why Did an Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 767 Divert to Krasnoyarsk?

Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 767-300, flight HY707, made an unscheduled landing in Krasnoyarsk on January 21 due to an undisclosed technical malfunction.

Jan 24, 20262 min
Why Did an Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 767 Divert to Krasnoyarsk?
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Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 Crash: All Victims Recovered in South Sulawesi

Indonesian authorities confirmed all 10 victims of the fatal Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 crash on Mount Bulusaraung were recovered after a seven-day search.

Jan 23, 20263 min
Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 Crash: All Victims Recovered in South Sulawesi
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Azur Air Boeing 757-200 Diverts to China After Engine Malfunction?

Azur Air's Boeing 757-200, flight ZF2998, made a safe emergency landing in Lanzhou, China, after an in-flight right engine malfunction, with all 246 persons safe.

Jan 23, 20262 min
Azur Air Boeing 757-200 Diverts to China After Engine Malfunction?
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Strong Winds Force Ryanair Flight Diversion After Two Failed Paphos Landings

Ryanair flight FR3133 from London was diverted to Larnaca Airport after two unsuccessful landing attempts at Paphos due to strong winds and severe turbulence.

Jan 23, 20262 min
Strong Winds Force Ryanair Flight Diversion After Two Failed Paphos Landings
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Why Did Lufthansa's A320neo Declare a Mid-Air Emergency Over London?

Lufthansa Flight LH2473, an Airbus A320neo bound for Munich, declared a Squawk 7700 emergency shortly after takeoff from London Heathrow, safely returning due to technical issues.

Jan 23, 20263 min
Why Did Lufthansa's A320neo Declare a Mid-Air Emergency Over London?
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Did an IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight 6E 2608 face a credible bomb threat?

IndiGo flight 6E 2608 from Delhi to Pune received a bomb threat upon arrival, but a thorough security check found nothing suspicious, allowing normal operations to resume.

Jan 23, 20262 min
Did an IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight 6E 2608 face a credible bomb threat?
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Why India's AI 171 Crash Probe Will Not Be Rushed, Says Minister Naidu

Air India Flight 171 final crash report is delayed, Civil Aviation Minister Naidu says a "very, very thorough" probe is needed to meet ICAO international standards.

Jan 23, 20264 min
Why India's AI 171 Crash Probe Will Not Be Rushed, Says Minister Naidu
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Lufthansa Airbus A320neo Declares Emergency, Returns Safely to Heathrow

Lufthansa Flight LH2473, an Airbus A320neo, declared a Squawk 7700 general emergency after departing Heathrow and returned safely due to technical issues.

Jan 23, 20262 min
Lufthansa Airbus A320neo Declares Emergency, Returns Safely to Heathrow
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Lufthansa Group Bans Power Banks: Why This Major European Airline Changed Its Rules

Lufthansa Group banned power bank use on all flights, citing EASA and IATA safety recommendations due to the thermal runaway risk.

Jan 22, 20262 min
Lufthansa Group Bans Power Banks: Why This Major European Airline Changed Its Rules
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Why Did the Lufthansa Group Ban Passenger Power Bank Use on All Flights?

The Lufthansa Group banned the use and charging of power banks on all flights starting January 15, 2026, citing lithium-ion battery fire risks.

Jan 22, 20263 min
Why Did the Lufthansa Group Ban Passenger Power Bank Use on All Flights?
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DVI Confirms Identity of Flight Attendant Florencia Lolita from ATR 42-500 Crash

The Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team officially identified Indonesia Air Transport flight attendant Florencia Lolita as a victim of the recent ATR 42-500 crash.

Jan 22, 20262 min
DVI Confirms Identity of Flight Attendant Florencia Lolita from ATR 42-500 Crash
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IndiGo Flight Diverts to Nagpur After Passenger Collapse; Medical Outcome Confirmed

An IndiGo flight diverted to Nagpur for a medical emergency after a 72-year-old passenger collapsed mid-air; he was declared dead at a local hospital.

Jan 22, 20262 min
IndiGo Flight Diverts to Nagpur After Passenger Collapse; Medical Outcome Confirmed
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