A privately chartered Bell 206 helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, killing a British couple on their honeymoon, Marie Ebert and Alexander Cromie, and their pilot, Giorgos Raikos. Investigators are probing reports of a mechanical fault.
Malaysia Airlines Aviation Group is screening its cabin crew after a pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26kg of MDMA and tested positive for drugs.
Qatar denied Iranian claims that its forces detained three Iranian pilots whose fighter jets were downed during a March operation. Qatari officials stated they found and handed over the remains of one pilot and that the allegations are misleading.
Canadian airline WestJet has agreed to pay C$4.5m to settle a decade-long sexual harassment class action lawsuit brought by female flight attendants who alleged the company failed to maintain a safe workplace.
UnionPay International to connect Chinese payment apps with Brazil's Pix, enabling Chinese tourists to pay via code scanning, amid US trade case over Pix's market impact.
The FAA is investigating after the back door of a Diamond Aircraft DA42 fell off shortly after takeoff from North Las Vegas Airport on June 3. This follows a similar door-detachment incident involving a Diamond plane at the same airport in March 2024.
Bukit Aman narcotics chief Hussein Omar Khan announced that an airport employee will be questioned following a pilot's arrest for drug smuggling. The case highlights potential security gaps at KLIA after the pilot bypassed screening with illicit substances.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit to veteran naval test pilot Yang. Yang was honored for his bravery during a life-threatening incident where his plane lost cabin pressure at 10,000 meters but he maintained course to avoid a civilian flight path before landing.
Ukraine's Air Force reports losing an F-16 fighter jet during a combat mission on July 29, citing an emergency on board; the pilot ejected safely and is under medical examination.
Salamanca High School in New York introduces a humanoid robot and AI teaching assistant, sparking criticism from teachers and Native American residents over dehumanization, cultural insensitivity, and privacy concerns.
The Supreme Court will review a case where Alaska authorities seek to seize pilot Kenneth Jouppi's $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought beer onto a flight to a dry village. Jouppi argues this violates the Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause.
The Israeli military, in cooperation with the U.S. military (CENTCOM) and the Lebanese Armed Forces, has initiated a 'Safe Zone' pilot program in southern Lebanon. This coordination is part of a US-brokered framework agreement signed on June 26, which envisages the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas.
The 2,840 sq ft Ontario home used as Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's house in the Gilmore Girls pilot episode is for sale for $3.88M CAD, marking its first listing in 24 years. Located in Unionville, Markham, it offers fans a tangible piece of TV history.
Two Chinese military pilots, including a senior colonel and tactical commander, died during flight training last month. Beijing has not officially commented on the fatalities, which occurred amid intensified military modernization and training efforts.
Saudi Arabia has launched a pilot phase for its new Tourist Package Visa service, integrating flight bookings, hotel reservations, and visa processing into a single travel package. This initiative aims to simplify travel for visitors from seven selected countries, supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 tourism goals.
A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday. All occupants were rescued, with two sustaining minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region shot dead American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin and set his plane on fire in Yahukimo, stating it was a message to the US and Indonesian governments for failing to address the conflict's root causes.
Papuan separatist rebels claim to have shot dead an American pilot and burned his civilian aircraft in Yahukimo regency, alleging it transported Indonesian military personnel. Indonesian authorities confirmed the burnt aircraft but could not verify the pilot's death or rebel claims, while the separatists called it a "message" to the US and Indonesian governments.
A commercial pilot is suing the Sheraton Denver Hotel Downtown after claiming a bat bit his foot, leading to nearly $100,000 in medical bills and ongoing psychological distress. The pilot alleges bats entered his 22nd-floor room through a hole near the AC unit.
UK Justice Secretary David Lammy is raising concerns with the US government over the case of Capt Jacob Wulfson, a US pilot who strangled academic Sarah Steele in Cambridge but faced a court martial on a US airbase instead of an English trial. The incident highlights an obscure agreement regarding US military jurisdiction in the UK.
A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while landing at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday morning. The aircraft landed safely with no apparent damage, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
Eleven people, including five skydiving instructors and five first-time jumpers, died when their plane crashed in Tomblaine, eastern France. An investigation is underway.
A two-seater plane crashed into Citic Tower in Beijing on Saturday, injuring 13 people. The pilot was the only person on board. The building was evacuated and debris scattered across the central business district. Investigations are ongoing.
