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As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage

Europe and the United States are developing advanced AI-powered drones. These unmanned aircraft, known as wingman drones, will fly alongside fighter jets. Companies like Airbus, Boeing, and General Atomics are showcasing their latest designs. This technology aims to enhance military capabilities and provide a strategic advantage. These drones are expected…

The Economic Times

Deadly B-52 crash shakes base where aviation history was made

For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has often been made at Edwards Air…

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B52 Bomber Crash at Edwards Air Force: All crew members dead after Boeing Stratofortress crashed following take-off in California, all about supersonic aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads

B52 Bomber Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The Stratofortress, designed and built by Boeing, is a long-range, subsonic aircraft that has long served as the backbone ⁠of the United States' crewed strategic bomber force, according to the U.S. military.

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What's the Price of a Boeing B-52? Taxpayer Asset Lost Forever After Catastrophic California Airfield Crash

A B-52H Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base, impacting the US Air Force's modernisation plans. The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining an ageing bomber fleet.

International Business Times UK

Flight was landing when its wing clipped a structure. The next thing the passengers knew, it tore a hole in the side of the plane

The Boeing 777 is a widebody jetliner with a massive wingspan.

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On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key events

On This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 and the first documented blood transfusion in 1667 to World War II events like the U.S. attack on Saipan, the date also includes breakthroughs in aviation,…

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Pilots' body FIP seeks B787 simulator tests to verify certain aspects in Air India plane crash probe

Pilots' group FIP urged the AAIB to conduct simulator tests for the AI171 plane crash. They want to verify the connection between RAT deployment and fuel control switch movement. This follows the AAIB's interim report on the 2025 Air India Dreamliner crash. FIP seeks to independently check acceleration data and…

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Investigators say ‘significant progress’ made but final report on deadly Air India crash yet to be released

Lawyers representing families of victims say absence of timely final report only reinforces ‘frustration’

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AI171 crash investigators did not give much importance to lone survivor's statement: Pilots body

Pilots' body criticizes the investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash. They claim the lone survivor's account of flickering lights was overlooked. This detail could have shed light on potential electrical failures. The Federation of Indian Pilots has expressed dissatisfaction with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's handling of the…

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more events

On This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the landmark Miranda ruling, Thurgood Marshall's Supreme Court nomination, the first summit between North and South Korean leaders and the historic federal criminal case against Donald Trump. The date…

The Economic Times

Boeing’s Unseen Rebound: Why the Headlines Are Wrong

A surge in commercial deliveries is driving free cash flow generation and accelerating a balance sheet recovery for the aerospace giant.

MarketBeat

Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculation

One year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal June 12, 2025, accident, which killed 260, is ongoing. Disputes over compensation and legal challenges continue, while technical analysis of the aircraft's engines remains a key factor…

The Economic Times

Boeing, civil aviation minister issue key statement on Air India AI-171 crash probe

Boeing and India's Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu issued statements marking one year since the Air India AI-171 crash. Both expressed condolences to the victims' families and affirmed their commitment to the ongoing investigation. The minister emphasized a thorough determination of causes to enhance aviation safety.

The Economic Times

Former Air Canada pilot faces fraud charges, accused of flying commercial flights under fake license scheme for 17 years

The airline says safety was "not compromised" in this case.

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Air India plans to downsize with owner Tata balking at losses

Air India is reportedly deferring aircraft deliveries, cutting flights, and postponing expansion plans following instructions from owner Tata Group to focus on reducing significant losses. This strategic shift aims to stabilize operations and implement cost-cutting measures, impacting a previously ambitious growth agenda.

The Independent UK

‘We just want the truth’: Shattered families long for answers from Air India

Grieving families of the Air India flight 171 disaster are still waiting for answers one year after the Boeing 787 crashed, killing 260 people.

Bangkok Post

Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing 'real-world' tests

A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damage was very low.

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Senior MEP fears Airbus-Boeing dispute could reignite EU-US tensions

German MEP Bernd Lange fears the end of a crucial corporate truce could give the US grounds to breach the Turnberry agreement, which the European Parliament is expected to adopt next week.

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While investors await the SpaceX IPO, these space stocks are already public, building an economy in Earth orbit and beyond

In addition to rocket companies that launch payloads into orbit, others in the sector develop satellites and vehicles or provide space-based services like communications or imagery.

The Economic Times

Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilots

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-ready commercial pilots through comprehensive aviation training aligned with DGCA regulations and the airline's global operational standards

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Air India says 96% of Ahmedabad crash victims' families have received interim compensation

Air India is nearing completion of compensation for AI171 crash victims. Most families have received interim aid, with final payouts underway. Personal belongings are being returned, and support services continue. Injured individuals on the ground have also received assistance. The Tata Group's welfare trust is providing additional aid. This marks…

The Economic Times

Air India's long history as it continues to face fallout from deadly crash

Investigators will delay the final report on the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash. The analysis of the plane's engines requires more time. This incident marked the world's deadliest air disaster in a decade. Air India has a long history, founded in 1932. The airline is undergoing significant changes and…

The Economic Times

Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?

As investigators probe the Air India Boeing 787 crash, details of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder's careers and training are under scrutiny. Sabharwal, 56, was highly experienced with over 15,000 flying hours, while Kunder, 32, had accumulated over 3,400 hours. The final report is expected to be…

The Economic Times

Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary

India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. - 'Path toward answers' - On Friday, relatives of the victims will meet in Ahmedabad at a conference organised by lawyers,…

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Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says

The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash will be delayed. Investigators need more time to analyze the aircraft's engines. The crash killed 260 people in June 2025. A preliminary report suggested engine fuel switches moved to 'CUTOFF'. The investigation is complex. Pilot actions are also being examined.…

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