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C150 crashes after student fails to relinquish the controls
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to relinquish the flight controls as directed by the flight instructor, resulting in a loss of control and nose over.
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F-16s and F-35s Shoot Down Russian Drones over Poland
Warsaw confirms Russian drones violated its airspace overnight, marking the first direct engagement of Russian assets over NATO territory. Poland has confirmed it shot down multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace in the night between Sep. 9 and 10, 2025, during Moscow’s latest large-scale strike on Ukraine. The unprecedented incident marks the first time…
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924th Fighter Group Deactivated As A-10s Give Way to F-35A Lightning II
First established during World War Two, the 924th Fighter Group was deactivated as part of the ongoing A-10 divestment. The 924th Fighter Group (FG) at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, closed a storied chapter when it was deactivated on Sep. 6, 2025, amid the A-10C Thunderbolt II’s (also known as Warthog) broader divestment by the U.S. Air…
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Hycroft Mining Drone Survey Uncovers Gold And Silver Deposits
Hycroft Mining drone survey technology is transforming how geologists find precious metals underground. In mining, one of the biggest challenges is finding where gold and silver are concentrated deep beneath the surface. Traditional survey tools often cannot reach areas hidden beneath steep pit walls or lying thousands of feet below the surface. That leaves possible…
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Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar
Israel says the unprecedented attack targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, where multiple rounds of negotiations were hosted in order to end the hostilities in Gaza. Israel’s military conducted an unprecedented attack in Qatar, a key mediator in the ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the hostilities in Gaza. On Sep. 9, 2025, explosions rocked…
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Swissport secures five-year deal to operate Korean Air Cargo’s JFK facility
Korean Air has awarded Swissport a five-year contract to operate its long-standing freight hub, Cargo Building 9, at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The agreement gives Swissport full management and sublease responsibilities for the 232,500 sq ft facility, which will be extensively upgraded under a major modernisation plan. Swissport, which has been…
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Design flaw leads to loss of control
Probable Cause: The design of the spray valve control lever, which restricted the range of the left rear rudder and brake pedal and resulted in a loss of control during landing.
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Penny Black Media unveils refreshed identity and film catalogue
Inflight entertainment specialist, Penny Black Media has marked its 15th anniversary at APEX EXPO in Long Beach with the launch of a new brand identity, redesigned website, and a refreshed film catalogue that places greater emphasis on carefully curated titles. The relaunch includes a vibrant new logo and a bespoke portfolio of films spanning high-profile Hollywood…
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FlightPath3D to power Riyadh Air’s immersive inflight map
Riyadh Air has announced a collaboration with FlightPath3D to introduce a new inflight map platform for its future Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The Saudi Arabian start-up carrier, due to begin operations in late 2025, says the immersive system will combine real-time flight data, interactive design, and destination storytelling to create a more engaging passenger experience.…
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FlightPath3D launches new inflight destination map feature
Inflight maps and destination content provider, FlightPath3D, has introduced Destination Stories, a new inflight map feature designed to help passengers explore and plan activities at their destination. The system is guided by Luci, FlightPath3D’s AI-powered travel companion, which offers recommendations on attractions, cultural landmarks, and other must-see sights. Passengers can watch animated previews, complete with…
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