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 Nov. 12, 2022 military plane crash in Dallas In this photo provided by Larry Petterborg, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collide in the midair during an airshow at Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (Larry Petterborg via AP) DALLAS — Just before a  midair collision that killed six at a Dallas air show , a group of historic fighter planes was told to fly ahead of a formation of bombers without any prior plan for coordinating altitude, according to a federal report released Wednesday. The report did not give a cause of the crash. A P-63 Kingcobra fighter was banking left when it struck a  B-17 Flying Fortress  bomber behind the left wing during the  Nov. 12 air show  featuring World War II-era planes, the National Transportation Safety Board said in its preliminary findings. All six people aboard the planes — the pilot of the fighter and the bomber’s pilot, co-pilot and three crew members — died as both aircr...

  🚨Breaking: KLM Flight Goes Off Runway After Making An Emergency Landing in Norway A KLM Boeing 737-800 operating flight KL 1204 en route from Oslo, Norway, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, made an emergency landing at Torp Sandefjord Airport in Sandefjord, Norway, tonight following a hydraulic failure. The flight stopped its climb at 5,000 feet before diverting to Torp, the nearest suitable airport. The aircraft safely landed but skidded off the runway onto the grass just before reaching the taxiway. No injuries have been reported, and emergency crews are responding to the scene. Passengers and crew are being provided assistance as investigations into the incident continue.

 Breaking news: At least 28 people have died in a plane crash near a fence at Muan International Airport in South Korea. Cause: A malfunctioning landing gear caused the plane to fall off the runway, hit a fence and burst into flames. The crashed Jeju Air plane, a South Korean airline, was flying from Bangkok, Thailand, to South Korea. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence when its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy, killing most of the 181 people on board, in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters. The National Fire Agency said rescuers raced to pull people from the Jeju Air passenger plane at the airport in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul. The Transport Ministry said the plane was a 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 jet that was returning from Bangkok and that the crash happened at 9:03 a.m. At least 176 pe...

 ‼️🚨🇨🇳 UPDATE China’s groundbreaking 6th gen stealth fighter takes flight: How it could be a 'super weapon' that could alter global power dynamics The emergence of China’s new stealth fighter jet, believed to be a 6th-generation model, has caused a stir in military circles globally. The J-36, which made its first appearance in a video circulating on social media, was seen flying in broad daylight over Chengdu, Sichuan province. The aircraft's design and capabilities suggest it may represent a significant shift in aerial dominance, posing a potential threat to global military powers, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. While the J-36 is still in its early testing phase, its potential to be a formidable opponent in the skies is clear, especially when paired with the growing fleet of J-20s. If deployed along the India-China border, this stealth fighter could pose an unprecedented threat to India’s aerial defences, which currently rely on the Rafale jets and older fleets....

  JUST IN🚨: 🇨🇳 China officially unveils the world's largest amphibious assault ship, showcasing its advanced military capabilities. The amphibious assault ship Sichuan has an electromagnetic catapult system and full-length launch deck, making it a ‘key asset’ for the PLA The People’s Liberation Army has launched the first of its next generation of amphibious assault ships, the Type 076, featuring an electromagnetic catapult which will be useful in a range of operations, including in a conflict with Taiwan. The Chinese warship’s unique design – including its ability to carry fighter jets and drones and not just helicopters – will increase the speed of amphibious landing missions and the intensity of its strikes, according to analysts. Some also believe it is likely to become the world’s first “drone carrier”. The independently developed Sichuan, bearing the hull number 51, entered the water at a launch and naming ceremony in Shanghai at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard on Friday, acc...

 ‼️ BREAKING NEW Just In: China has successfully tested the world's first-ever 6th-Generation Fighter Jeto Excitement  and speculation have surged as new images and videos appear to reveal the maiden flights of not one but two of China’s cutting-edge sixth-generation fighter jets. On December 26, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with images and videos featuring China’s latest generation fighter jet, sparking widespread discussion.  The aircraft was seen soaring alongside China’s fifth-generation J-20S (a twin-seat variant of its Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter).  The flight reportedly took place over Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, and is thought to have been conducted by the Chengdu Aerospace Corporation (CAC). The accompanying J-20 fighter is speculated to have acted as “a chase plane” during the test flight.  This latest development has ignited a flurry of speculation online, with many observers hailing the aircraft ...

  Brazil forms committee to oversee probe into plane crash that killed 62😭 Panel expected to call on several key figures in bid to prevent repeat of deadly crash north of Sao Paulo. Brazil’s Congress has announced the formation of a committee to oversee an investigation into a  plane crash  earlier this month that killed 62 people. Lower House Speaker Arthur Lira authorised the installation of a 37-person committee last week, tasked with tracking an inquiry by Cenipa, a body that investigates aviation accidents. Brazil’s Congress has announced the formation of a committee to oversee an investigation into a  plane crash  earlier this month that killed 62 people. Lower House Speaker Arthur Lira authorised the installation of a 37-person committee last week, tasked with tracking an inquiry by Cenipa, a body that investigates aviation accidents. Padovani told Reuters news agency that the committee is expected to summon figures such as Voepass President Jose Luiz Fe...

  Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird No reconnaissance aircraft in history has operated globally in more hostile airspace or with such complete impunity than the SR-71, the world's fastest jet-propelled aircraft. The Blackbird's performance and operational achievements placed it at the pinnacle of aviation technology developments during the Cold War. This Blackbird accrued about 2,800 hours of flight time during 24 years of active service with the U.S. Air Force. On its last flight, March 6, 1990, Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding and Lt. Col. Joseph Vida set a speed record by flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., in 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 20 seconds, averaging 3,418 kilometers (2,124 miles) per hour. At the flight's conclusion, they landed at Washington-Dulles International Airport and turned the airplane over to the Smithsonian.

  Azerbaijan Airlines E190 crashes near Aktau😰 Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243  crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on 25 December while attempting an emergency landing. ADS-B data and video of crash indicate possible control issues with the aircraft. Local officials report 62 passengers and five crew onboard. Flight J28243  was scheduled to operate from Baku to Grozny. The aircraft departed Baku at 03:55 UTC. Valid ADS-B position data was received from the aircraft until 04:25 UTC when the flight encountered significant GPS interference. The aircraft stopped sending positional data altogether for the period between 04:25 and 04:37. Between 04:37 and 04:40 the aircraft sent likely erroneous position data. Flightradar24 receivers did not receive data from the aircraft between 04:40 and 05:03 and a second gap from 05:04 to 05:13 . From 05:13 until 06:07 all data received from the aircraft lacked positional information. From 06:07 UTC through the end of the flight at 06:28 po...

 At least 38 dead after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan Authorities say at least 38 killed after the passenger plane with 67 people on board crashed near the city of Aktau. At least 38 people have died after an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed near the Kazakhstan city of Aktau. The plane with 62 passengers and five crew members on board crashed on Wednesday after it was forced to make an emergency landing about three kilometres (1.8 miles) from Aktau. “The situation is not very good, 38 dead,” Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev as saying.

 ‼️BREAKING NEWS: 28 people (2 children) survived and all others died after an Azerbaijani plane carrying 67 people crashed near Aktau airport in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.  The medium-sized plane was flying from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, but was forced to land at Aktau airport in Kazakhstan due to weather conditions (some sources claim that the plane hit a flock of birds, causing the engine to malfunction).    

  Breaking news US military mistakenly shoots down one of its fighter jets A US fighter jet has been shot down after it was mistakenly hit by an American missile cruiser over the Red Sea. Both pilots in the aircraft ejected and were rescued - one of them had minor injuries. An investigation is under way after what the US military described as an "apparent case of friendly fire". It is believed to be the most serious incident to threaten US troops in more than a year of  America targeting  Iran-backed  Houthi rebels  in  Yemen . US Central Command said the F/A-18 Hornet was shot down soon after it had flown off the deck of the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier. The two-seater plane was then struck by one of the carrier's escort ships, USS Gettysburg. It was not immediately clear how the Gettysburg could mistake an F/A-18 for an enemy aircraft or missile, particularly as ships in a battle group are linked by both radar and radio communication. However, Cent...