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Air India crash: Report reveals likely cause of crash

A preliminary investigation into last month’s Air India crash, which killed 260 people, has revealed that the fuel cut-off switches in the cockpit were flipped to the ‘off’ position shortly before the plane went down.

Al Jazeera

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Engine fuel cut off before Air India plane crash, report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

Euronews

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Air India crash report shows confusion over engine switch movement

A preliminary report depicted confusion in the cockpit shortly before an Air India jetliner crashed, killing 260 people last month, after the plane's engine fuel cutoff switches almost simultaneously flipped, starving the engines of fuel.

Reuters

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NTSB reveals pilot disorientation in fatal Point Loma plane crash

One month after a Cessna plane crashed into the ocean off the Point Loma coast, the National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary findings, confirming what experts initially suspected.

Scripps Local

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Passengers no longer have to remove shoes at U.S. airport screening

For the first time in almost 20 years, passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes at airport security screening, as the Department of Homeland Security says new technology has made the step redundant.

Africanews

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Disc-shaped UAP captured on video

Journalist and UFO enthusiast Jeremy Corbell has released footage, reportedly captured by the US military in 2020, of a disc-shaped unidentified flying object. The Pentagon declined to answer CNN’s questions on the validity of the video.

CNN

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AI-driven combat aid trialed for Eurofighter Typhoon

Europe's biggest defense company BAE Systems, which makes submarines and fighter jets and supplies munitions, is partnering with Swedish firm Avioniq to test an AI-driven decision making aid on the Eurofighter Typhoon, aiming to enhance ...

Reuters

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Two student pilots in Manitoba killed in mid-air crash

Two student pilots practising take offs and landings died when their single-engine aircrafts collided in mid air at a Manitoba flight school.

CBC News

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TSA dropping shoe-removal requirement at U.S. airports

The TSA is doing away with one of air travelers' least-favorite security policies: removing your shoes. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

CBS America

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Skydiving plane crashes in New Jersey, several hospitalized

More than a dozen people went to the hospital after a skydiving aircraft crashed in New Jersey. CBS News New York is tracking the investigation.

CBS News

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Six Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Bomb threats targeting air traffic control sites at six major Canadian airports led to widespread delays and cancellations. Operations have resumed, but many passengers remain stranded as police investigate.

CBC News

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Airlines brace for storms, full flights ahead of July 4 holiday

Tens of millions of Americans are squeezing themselves into middle seats of planes, trains and automobiles, hoping to outrun everyone else and the bad weather. Airlines are bracing for storms and full flights, while bomb threats in Canad...

CBS America

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Skydiving plane crashes in New Jersey, several hospitalized

More than a dozen people went to the hospital after a skydiving aircraft crashed in New Jersey. CBS News New York is tracking the investigation.

CBS America

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Tracking Fourth of July travel trends

In New York City, airfare is actually one of the most expensive increases over last year. So domestic tourism is up, Brian Kelly Points Guys Founder joins "The Close".

Bloomberg

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Three killed after AU military helicopter crashes at Mogadishu airport

The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.

Africanews

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How pilots train for disruptions with air traffic control

The Fourth of July is expected to bring another big travel rush to airports across the country, putting a renewed focus on recent air traffic control issues. Kris Van Cleave found out how pilots prepare for major disruptions while flying.

CBS America

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Dubai aims to beat the traffic with 2026 Joby air taxi liftoff

Joby Aviation conducted the first test flight of its fully-electric air taxi in Dubai this week, a major milestone in the city's efforts to integrate airborne transport into existing mobility networks as early as next year.

Reuters

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Airlines 'ultimate thermometer' of global health, says Abra Group CEO

"When the world sneezes in any way, airlines get sick very quickly," Abra Group CEO Adrian Neuhauser said ahead of the International Air Transport Association's 81nd Annual General Meeting in New Delhi.

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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Las Vegas

Just after takeoff from Las Vegas, flames and smoke could be seen coming from the engine of an American Airlines flight, forcing an emergency landing. No one on board was injured. The FAA is looking into the incident.

CBS News

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Qatar Airways CEO reveals scale of missile-triggered airspace crisis

Qatar Airways CEO reveals scale of missile-triggered airspace crisis after Iran targeted Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. CNBC's Dan Murphy reports.

CNBC

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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Las Vegas

American Airlines Flight 1665 returned to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas Wednesday morning after flames and smoke were seen coming from the engine in midair, officials said.

CBS News

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NTSB says Boeing, FAA share blame for door plug blowout

A report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board found issues with Boeing's production process, training, documentation and safety culture, as well as the FAA's oversight in a review following a midair door panel blow out of a...

CBS News

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NTSB chair: Multiple system failures led to Boeing door plug blowout

The NTSB held a hearing Tuesday about the 2024 incident where a door plug on a Boeing plane flew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

CBS News

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Helicopter rolls on its side during landing attempt

A helicopter crash-landed near a waterfront restaurant in Clay Township, Michigan. Clay Township police said minor injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.

CNN

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How do pilots prepare for gruelling B-2 bomber missions?

Before strapping into the cockpit of the U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber for missions that can stretch beyond 40 hours, pilots undergo weeks of preparation that considers everything from flight plans, to what to eat.

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Airlines consider canceling Middle East flights after U.S. strikes

Commercial airlines around the world were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights after the U.S. struck Iran.

Reuters

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European drone companies race to keep up with China, U.S.

Drones are reshaping warfare from Ukraine to the Middle East. Now, European countries and companies are racing to ramp up production at home.

Al Jazeera

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Delta Air Lines named best airline for 7th consecutive year

Delta Air Lines was named the best airline for the seventh year in a row, but another airline ranks as the most affordable.

Scripps News

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Evacuation flights from Israel chartered by Florida land in U.S.

Flights carrying evacuated Jewish Americans from Israel have begun landing in Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.

CBS America

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IATA Director General explains impact of tariffs on aviation industry

“The impact on the industry is manageable at this stage, but if we’re part of a wider tariff war…It’s going to be a big issue.”IATA Director General Willie Walsh on the potential impact of tariffs on the aviation industry.

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