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Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 overshoots Mogadishu runway and hits the ocean.

A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 crashed into the ocean after overshooting the Mogadishu runway; all 55 passengers and crew survived the emergency landing.

Feb 12, 20262 min
Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 overshoots Mogadishu runway and hits the ocean.
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NTSB blames air traffic control for United Airlines Flight 1890 injuries.

NTSB officials found air traffic control failed to warn United Airlines Flight 1890 about turbulence; the error led to several crew and passenger injuries.

Feb 12, 20262 min
NTSB blames air traffic control for United Airlines Flight 1890 injuries.
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Starsky Airlines Fokker 50 passengers survive dramatic Indian Ocean ditching.

Starsky Airlines Fokker 50 passengers survived an emergency ditching in the Indian Ocean after a technical failure forced a return to Mogadishu airport.

Feb 12, 20262 min
Starsky Airlines Fokker 50 passengers survive dramatic Indian Ocean ditching.
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Why anti-drone weapons pose a growing risk to civilian airspace safety.

The FAA and US military face safety challenges as anti-drone weapons at Fort Bliss reportedly caused flight disruptions at El Paso International Airport.

Feb 12, 20263 min
Why anti-drone weapons pose a growing risk to civilian airspace safety.
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El Paso Airspace Shuts Down Amid Rising Mexican Cartel Drone Incursions

The FAA closed El Paso airspace after reports of Mexican cartel drone activity; the move highlights rising security risks for commercial aviation.

Feb 12, 20262 min
El Paso Airspace Shuts Down Amid Rising Mexican Cartel Drone Incursions
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FAA Deploys New Radar Tech to Eliminate Dangerous Airport Runway Close Calls

The FAA is rolling out advanced surface radar technology to prevent runway incursions and improve safety at major commercial airports across the nation.

Feb 12, 20262 min
FAA Deploys New Radar Tech to Eliminate Dangerous Airport Runway Close Calls
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Ghana launches Aviation Security Culture Week to protect its growing air sector.

Ghana's government launched Aviation Security Culture Week to strengthen airport safety and restore passenger confidence across the West African nation.

Feb 12, 20262 min
Ghana launches Aviation Security Culture Week to protect its growing air sector.
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FAA Investigates United Airlines Newark Landings Over Laptop Fire Design Flaws

United Airlines landings at Newark sparked an FAA probe into laptop battery fire risks; investigators are targeting seat design flaws in cabin interiors.

Feb 12, 20262 min
FAA Investigates United Airlines Newark Landings Over Laptop Fire Design Flaws
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Cartel drones force FAA to close El Paso International Airport in border breach.

The FAA closed El Paso International Airport after a cartel drone incursion; the Department of War neutralized the threat to restore commercial flights.

Feb 12, 20262 min
Cartel drones force FAA to close El Paso International Airport in border breach.
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Supreme Court demands Air India Boeing 787 crash probe status within 21 days.

The Supreme Court of India ordered the government to submit a status report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad within three weeks.

Feb 12, 20262 min
Supreme Court demands Air India Boeing 787 crash probe status within 21 days.
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FAA lifts El Paso International Airport flight ban after major drone scare

The FAA lifted flight bans at El Paso International Airport after a drone scare; the unprecedented move halted all traffic for several hours on Wednesday.

Feb 11, 20263 min
FAA lifts El Paso International Airport flight ban after major drone scare
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Starsky Aviation plane overshoots Mogadishu runway into sea after technical issue

Starsky Aviation safely evacuated 55 people after a flight overran the runway into the Indian Ocean at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport.

Feb 11, 20262 min
Starsky Aviation plane overshoots Mogadishu runway into sea after technical issue
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Why Nigeria's aviation sector must move beyond NCAA rules to a safety culture.

The Nigerian aviation sector is shifting toward a proactive safety culture; Captain Evarest Nnaji emphasizes leadership and reporting for growth.

Feb 11, 20262 min
Why Nigeria's aviation sector must move beyond NCAA rules to a safety culture.
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Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL Diverts to Benin After Major Engine Anomaly

Arik Air's Boeing 737-7GL diverted to Benin after an engine anomaly on February 11, 2026; NSIB has launched a safety probe into the significant damage.

Feb 11, 20262 min
Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL Diverts to Benin After Major Engine Anomaly
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Why Eagle Airways Flight 2300 Was Forced Into a Dramatic Belly Landing

Eagle Airways Flight 2300 pilots safely landed a Beechcraft 1900D without gear in 2007; the incident is featured in Air Crash Investigation Season 26.

Feb 11, 20262 min
Why Eagle Airways Flight 2300 Was Forced Into a Dramatic Belly Landing
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Trump’s 250-Foot Independence Arch May Threaten Washington DC Flight Safety

The FAA faces concerns over a proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C.; the structure could obstruct flight paths near Reagan National Airport.

Feb 11, 20262 min
Trump’s 250-Foot Independence Arch May Threaten Washington DC Flight Safety
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Air India and IndiGo aircraft collide on the ground at Mumbai Airport.

Air India and IndiGo aircraft collided on a taxiway at Mumbai Airport; the DGCA has launched a safety probe into the ground incident to prevent future risks.

Feb 11, 20263 min
Air India and IndiGo aircraft collide on the ground at Mumbai Airport.
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All 55 survive as StarSky Aviation Fokker 50 falls off a Mogadishu cliff.

StarSky Aviation Fokker 50 crashed at Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport on February 10; all 55 people survived despite the aircraft's destruction.

Feb 11, 20262 min
All 55 survive as StarSky Aviation Fokker 50 falls off a Mogadishu cliff.
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Aruba Airport Reopens After JetBlue Flight From Boston Sparks Security Alert

JetBlue flight security concerns caused Aruba Airport to close; the temporary halt led to regional diversions and delayed arrivals from the United States.

Feb 10, 20262 min
Aruba Airport Reopens After JetBlue Flight From Boston Sparks Security Alert
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Why did an Air France A350 taxi into a military zone at Abidjan Airport?

Air France canceled a flight from Abidjan after an Airbus A350 mistakenly taxied into a restricted military zone, sparking a safety investigation.

Feb 10, 20262 min
Why did an Air France A350 taxi into a military zone at Abidjan Airport?
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