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Updated December 27, 2025

Passenger attempts to open Alaska Airlines cabin door, restrained by crew.

Alaska Airlines passengers restrained an erratic traveler who attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was airborne.

Dec 18, 20251 min
Alaska AirlinesUnruly PassengerAviation SecurityIn-flight IncidentCabin Door
Passenger attempts to open Alaska Airlines cabin door, restrained by crew.
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US admits controller, pilot failures caused deadly DCA mid-air collision

The US government admitted that collective failures by pilots and an air traffic controller caused the deadly mid-air collision near DCA.

Dec 18, 20252 min
Reagan National AirportMid-air CollisionFAAArmy AviationAviation Safety
US admits controller, pilot failures caused deadly DCA mid-air collision
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JetBlue flight nearly collided with a USAF tanker operating without a transponder.

JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force tanker near Venezuelan airspace.

Dec 18, 20252 min
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JetBlue flight nearly collided with a USAF tanker operating without a transponder.
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Ryanair flight diverted to Cork after Dublin man's alleged drunken aggression.

A Ryanair flight en route from Faro to Dublin was diverted to Cork due to a passenger's alleged drunken and aggressive behavior.

Dec 17, 20252 min
RyanairCork AirportPassenger MisconductFlight DiversionAviation Safety
Ryanair flight diverted to Cork after Dublin man's alleged drunken aggression.
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Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Katunayake After Gear Malfunction

Turkish Airlines safely executed an emergency landing at Katunayake International Airport after a technical malfunction prevented gear retraction

Dec 17, 20251 min
Turkish AirlinesKatunayake AirportEmergency LandingTechnical MalfunctionSri Lanka
Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Katunayake After Gear Malfunction
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US FAA chief commits to maintaining D.C. airspace safety protocols after fatal

US FAA Administrator vowed to uphold strict D.C. airspace safety measures implemented after the fatal airliner collision.

Dec 17, 20252 min
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US FAA chief commits to maintaining D.C. airspace safety protocols after fatal
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JetBlue flight avoids collision with US Air Force tanker near Curaçao

JetBlue Flight 1112 aborted its ascent near Curaçao to avoid a US Air Force tanker allegedly operating without an active transponder.

Dec 17, 20252 min
JetBlueUS Air ForceNear MissAir Traffic ControlCuraçao
JetBlue flight avoids collision with US Air Force tanker near Curaçao
SAFETY

Technical issue forces Turkish Airlines A330 flight to return safely to BIA.

Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 safely returned to Colombo's BIA shortly after takeoff due to an in-flight technical fault.

Dec 17, 20251 min
Turkish AirlinesAirbus A330Bandaranaike AirportFlight SafetyAir Turnback
Technical issue forces Turkish Airlines A330 flight to return safely to BIA.
SAFETY

Pilot explains how forgetting airplane mode can disrupt cockpit communication

A pilot clarifies that not activating airplane mode can disrupt cockpit headset communications during flights.

Dec 16, 20252 min
Airplane ModeFlight SafetyPilot CommunicationAviation ProtocolsPassenger Guidelines
Pilot explains how forgetting airplane mode can disrupt cockpit communication
SAFETY

JetBlue passenger jet nearly collides with US Air Force tanker in Caribbean

A JetBlue flight from Curaçao to JFK narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force tanker, prompting an investigation.

Dec 15, 20252 min
JetBlueUS Air ForceAir SafetyNear CollisionCuraçao
JetBlue passenger jet nearly collides with US Air Force tanker in Caribbean
SAFETY

EasyJet flight returns to Liverpool from Isle of Man due to severe winds

EasyJet flight EZY517 from Liverpool returned to origin due to strong winds at Isle of Man, preventing safe disembarkation.

Dec 15, 20252 min
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EasyJet flight returns to Liverpool from Isle of Man due to severe winds
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JetBlue A320 has near-miss with US Air Force aircraft; cockpit audio reveals

A JetBlue Airbus A320 had a near-miss with a US Air Force plane near Venezuela, prompting pilot outrage.

Dec 15, 20251 min
JetBlueAirbus A320Near MissAviation SafetyVenezuela
JetBlue A320 has near-miss with US Air Force aircraft; cockpit audio reveals
SAFETY

United Airlines Jet Returns to Dulles After Engine Power Loss and Fire on Takeoff

A United Airlines jet returned to Dulles after an engine power loss and fire during its takeoff for Tokyo.

Dec 15, 20251 min
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United Airlines Jet Returns to Dulles After Engine Power Loss and Fire on Takeoff
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United Airlines 777-200 Makes Emergency Landing at Dulles After Engine Failure

A United Airlines 777-200 flight bound for Tokyo performed an emergency landing at Dulles following an engine failure during takeoff on Saturday.

Dec 15, 20251 min
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United Airlines 777-200 Makes Emergency Landing at Dulles After Engine Failure
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Pilots Land Burning Plane, Saving Lacrosse Team After 1976 Championship Win

In 1976, the Vernon Lodge Tigers lacrosse team miraculously survived a dramatic plane fire and emergency landing.

Dec 15, 20252 min
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Pilots Land Burning Plane, Saving Lacrosse Team After 1976 Championship Win
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Nigerian Safety Bureau investigates Hawker 800XP nose gear collapse at Kano

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau is probing a Hawker 800XP nose gear collapse at Kano airport.

Dec 15, 20251 min
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Nigerian Safety Bureau investigates Hawker 800XP nose gear collapse at Kano
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United Airlines Tokyo-bound flight returns to Dulles after engine failure

A United Airlines flight en route to Tokyo returned to Dulles International Airport due to an engine failure.

Dec 15, 20251 min
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United Airlines Tokyo-bound flight returns to Dulles after engine failure
SAFETY

FlyBird Aircraft Landing Gear Collapses at Kano Airport; Eight Occupants Unhurt

Eight occupants safely evacuated following a FlyBird aircraft's landing gear collapse at Nigeria's Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

Dec 15, 20251 min
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FlyBird Aircraft Landing Gear Collapses at Kano Airport; Eight Occupants Unhurt
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Six Months Post-Air India AI171 Crash, Families Await Answers and Compensation

Families of Air India AI171 crash victims still await answers and compensation six months on, says US attorney Mike Andrews.

Dec 14, 20252 min
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Six Months Post-Air India AI171 Crash, Families Await Answers and Compensation
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Global Airbus A320 Groundings and IndiGo Cancellations Raise Reliability Concerns

Recent Airbus A320 groundings and widespread IndiGo cancellations have heightened scrutiny on global aviation reliability.

Dec 14, 20252 min
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Global Airbus A320 Groundings and IndiGo Cancellations Raise Reliability Concerns
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