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Ideological motive suspected in B.C. plane hijacking

Police say the man accused of hijacking a plane in B.C. on Tuesday had posted religious claims online, reflecting an ideological motive tied to saving the world from climate change.

CBC News

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TSA may eliminate liquid restrictions on planes

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has suggested that TSA may soon end its restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags.

CBS America

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Flight captain switched off fuel flow to engines in Air India crash

Black-box recording indicates that the flight's captain switched off fuel flow to both engines of the recently crashed Air India airplane, according to media reports on Wednesday, citing preliminary U.S. assessment of evidence.

Africanews

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The UK lifts its five-year ban on Pakistani airlines

Britain has lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply to resume UK flights just as Islamabad steps up efforts to privatize its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines.

Reuters

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When planes can’t take the heat

Extreme heat can be just as disruptive to air travel as storms. When temperatures soar, your flight could be grounded. Watch this video to see how hot is too hot when it comes to aircraft.

The Weather Channel

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Alleged ‘hijacking’ disrupts flights at Vancouver airport

Flights were disrupted at Vancouver International Airport after an alleged ‘hijacking’ that ended with an arrest on the tarmac.

CBC News

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Small plane disappears hundreds of miles off San Diego coast

A small plane owned by Scripps Research Institute CEO Peter Schultz disappeared off the San Diego coast after the pilot became unresponsive during approach to Montgomery-Gibbs Airport.

Scripps Local

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Delta Air Lines aims to take AI to the skies

Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic ...

CBS America

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India orders airlines to inspect Boeing airplane models after crash

An Air India Boeing airplane crashed in northwestern India in June, killing all people on board but one passenger. India's aviation regulator has now ordered airlines to examine fuel control switches on several Boeing models.

Africanews

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Four killed in small plane crash near London Southend Airport

A small plane crash near London Southend Airport killed multiple people on Sunday, authorities said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest details.

CBS News

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Air India crash probe far from over, says CEO

The probe into last month's crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad is far from over and it is unwise to jump to any premature conclusions, airline CEO Campbell Wilson said in an internal memo on Monday (July 14) after the release of a ...

Reuters

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Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over fuel cutoff

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

Reuters

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Air India crash report points to chip malfunction, says analyst

A report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau following the fatal crash of an Air India flight indicated a chip malfunction as the crash's cause. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner began to lose thrust and sink shortly after ta...

Reuters

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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