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Boeing Shares Bounce Back After March 10 Announcement of 737 MAX Mechanical Issue
Boeing shares dipped after the company disclosed a wiring defect on some 737 MAX aircraft, though the stock has since shown signs of stabilizing.
Two U.S. Air Force KC-135s Collided Over Iraq, Killing All Six Crew Members
Two KC-135 refueling tankers collided over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, killing all six crew members aboard one aircraft.
Plane Crash In Alabama Bay Kills Two
A Beechcraft A36 Bonanza crashed into Bon Secour Bay near Gulf Shores, killing both occupants, as visibility and ceiling dropped sharply in the minutes before the accident.
FAA Briefly Grounds all JetBlue Flights Early This Morning
JetBlue requested a nationwide ground stop after an internal system issue, grounding departures for roughly 40 to 60 minutes overnight.
Flight Instructor Lands Cessna 172 Skyhawk In Hudson River
A flight instructor ditched a Cessna 172 in the Hudson River after an engine failure during a night training flight, with both occupants escaping with minor injuries.
F-15E Strike Eagles Shot Down By Kuwaiti Air Defense System
Three F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait in a friendly-fire incident during Operation Epic Fury; all six aircrew survived.
Flaw in Southwest Airlines Pilot Training Materials Spotted by 5-Year-Old Boy from Colorado
A five-year-old aviation enthusiast's observation about mismatched cockpit displays led to a tour of Southwest's training facility.
F-22, and F-35 Stealth Fighters Deploy to The Middle East in Significant Numbers
The U.S. has deployed more than 150 aircraft, including F-22 and F-35 squadrons, to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran.
New Paint Job Replaces Air Force Ones Iconic Baby Blue
The Air Force has confirmed a new paint scheme for Air Force One, replacing the light blue livery in use since the Kennedy administration.
NTSB Final Report Released of Midair Collision Last January at DCA
The NTSB's final report on the January 2025 DCA midair collision points to FAA route placement and oversight failures as the probable cause.