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527 articlesPage 1 of 27Updated Jul 22, 2026

Pan Am Flight 526A Wreckage Found Off Puerto Rico

The Air/Sea Heritage Foundation located the wreckage of Pan Am Flight 526A, a 1952 crash off Puerto Rico that claimed 52 lives.

Jul 22, 20265 min
Pan Am Flight 526A Wreckage Found Off Puerto Rico
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Aeromexico 737s to Launch Honeywell SURF-A Safety Tech

Aeromexico plans to deploy Honeywell's SURF-A runway safety software on over 100 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Jul 20, 20264 min
Aeromexico 737s to Launch Honeywell SURF-A Safety Tech
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Ryanair 737-800 Decompression Probe Taken Over by NTSB

The NTSB took over the investigation of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flight after an engine failure and decompression injured a 61-year-old passenger.

Jul 17, 20265 min
Ryanair 737-800 Decompression Probe Taken Over by NTSB
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London Gatwick Airport Runway Blocked by British Airways A320

A British Airways A320 nose-wheel fault at London Gatwick forced 14 diversions and nine aircraft to declare fuel emergencies.

Jul 16, 20264 min
London Gatwick Airport Runway Blocked by British Airways A320
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UPS, Boeing Sued Over 2025 Louisville MD-11F Crash

The family of a ground victim is suing UPS, Boeing, GE, and VT San Antonio Aerospace following the fatal 2025 Louisville cargo jet crash.

Jul 16, 20264 min
UPS, Boeing Sued Over 2025 Louisville MD-11F Crash
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Air India AI171: AAIB Nears Final Report on 260-Fatality Crash

The AAIB expects to release a final report by October 2026 on the Air India Flight 171 crash that caused 260 fatalities in Ahmedabad.

Jul 16, 20263 min
Air India AI171: AAIB Nears Final Report on 260-Fatality Crash
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Air Peace A320 Damaged by NAHCO Ground Equipment in Lagos

An Air Peace Airbus A320 was grounded at Lagos MMA1 after a NAHCO ground equipment collision caused by a worker's medical emergency.

Jul 15, 20263 min
Air Peace A320 Damaged by NAHCO Ground Equipment in Lagos
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Air India Crash: AAIB Sets October Deadline for Final Report

The AAIB told the Supreme Court that the draft report on the Ahmedabad crash, which killed 260 people, is expected by October 2026.

Jul 15, 20264 min
Air India Crash: AAIB Sets October Deadline for Final Report
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Ryanair 737-800 Engine Failure Causes In-Flight Decompression

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 passenger was partially ejected after a CFM56-7B fan blade failure caused a window to shatter mid-flight over North Macedonia.

Jul 15, 20263 min
Ryanair 737-800 Engine Failure Causes In-Flight Decompression
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Israel Extends Dubai Flight Ban Through October 2026

Israel has extended its ban on flights to the UAE until October 2026 as international airlines suspend operations amid regional geopolitical tensions.

Jul 14, 20264 min
Israel Extends Dubai Flight Ban Through October 2026
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Ben Gurion Airport Parking Crisis Risks 50,000 Flight Tickets

The Israel Airports Authority warns that a US military aircraft relocation freeze at Ben Gurion Airport threatens to force 50,000 flight cancellations.

Jul 14, 20264 min
Ben Gurion Airport Parking Crisis Risks 50,000 Flight Tickets
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EASA Issues New Gulf Airspace Warning Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has mandated that operators avoid airspace over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and the Gulf of Oman.

Jul 14, 20264 min
EASA Issues New Gulf Airspace Warning Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict
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FAA Issues AD 2026-14-11 for Boeing 737 MAX Power Systems

The FAA issued AD 2026-14-11 to correct flight manual formatting errors involving standby power and environmental control circuit breakers.

Jul 14, 20263 min
FAA Issues AD 2026-14-11 for Boeing 737 MAX Power SystemsAI illustration
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British Airways Flight Suffers Bird Strike at Chennai

A British Airways flight from London to Chennai suffered a bird strike on final approach, causing significant radome damage and a return flight...

Jul 14, 20264 min
British Airways Flight Suffers Bird Strike at Chennai
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Ryanair Flight FR9887 Diverts to Nantes After Turbulence

Ryanair flight FR9887 diverted to Nantes following severe mid-air turbulence that left passengers and crew injured during a flight from Alicante.

Jul 14, 20264 min
Ryanair Flight FR9887 Diverts to Nantes After Turbulence
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Ryanair Wheel Detachment at Lanzarote Airport Grounded

A Ryanair aircraft wheel detached at Lanzarote Airport on July 11, 2026, prompting a rapid response from Aena ground crews to secure the area.

Jul 14, 20263 min
Ryanair Wheel Detachment at Lanzarote Airport Grounded
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Malta Air 737-800 Investigated After Window Incident

EASA has appointed a technical advisor to investigate a July 10 Ryanair window incident involving a Malta Air Boeing 737-800 over North Macedonia.

Jul 14, 20263 min
Malta Air 737-800 Investigated After Window Incident
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Strait of Hormuz Closed; US Strikes 140 Iranian Targets

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following a ship attack, while the US military reported striking 140 targets in response to regional threats.

Jul 13, 20263 min
Strait of Hormuz Closed; US Strikes 140 Iranian Targets
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United 767-400ER Diverts to SNN After Engine Vibration

United Airlines Flight UA509 diverted to Shannon Airport with 227 people on board due to engine vibrations and a cabin odor.

Jul 13, 20263 min
United 767-400ER Diverts to SNN After Engine Vibration
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Emirates 777F Diverts to Karachi After Engine Problem

An Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777F diverted to Karachi following an engine issue during a flight from Osaka to Dubai.

Jul 13, 20264 min
Emirates 777F Diverts to Karachi After Engine Problem
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