Eight people died when a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission. The cause is under investigation, and the airfield was closed following the incident.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed in California during a routine test mission shortly after take-off. Eight people were on board, and preliminary information suggests no survivors. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday, with eight people believed dead. The cause is under investigation, and the military has not confirmed if the aircraft was armed.
A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, with initial indications suggesting the crash was not survivable. Eight people are believed to be dead.
An Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260, including 4 students. Experts note Indian law inadequately compensates ground victims, unlike passengers, relying on litigation and ex gratia payments. A non-profit urges a statutory framework for strict liability and mandatory compensation.
A 13km flight ban is in effect around Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a B-52 Stratofortress crashed on takeoff. The base's airfield is closed until 5:00 a.m. GMT, though a nearby regional airport remains operational. The cause of the crash and the crew's status are unknown.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday at 11:20 a.m. local time. The military confirmed the incident, and emergency crews were dispatched. No information on casualties was immediately available.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, with initial indications suggesting a potential flight-control issue.
A Tu-22M3 aircraft experienced an accident during a training flight landing in Russia's Irkutsk region. The crew ejected safely and is receiving medical treatment, with no bombs on board and no ground destruction reported.
A Tu-22M3 aircraft crashed during a planned training flight in the Irkutsk Region on June 15, 2026, while landing. The crew ejected and is reportedly safe. No destruction occurred on the ground, and the aircraft was not carrying ammunition.
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region. The crew ejected successfully, but details on their condition are unknown. The aircraft crashed near the Angara River, with footage showing it nose-diving into trees.
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz "toll-free open" as a major achievement, but Iran insists the waterway was never closed. The conflict, "Operation Epic Fury," cost the US billions, resulted in significant aircraft losses, and caused a global energy crisis and supply chain collapse.
A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed during a routine mission near Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Monday, killing Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi. This incident follows a recent Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter crash and highlights a pattern of military aircraft accidents in Pakistan.
China's C919 airliner is undergoing its first major maintenance checks, a critical step for its long-term airworthiness and a bid to gain European regulatory approval. China Southern Airlines completed the first 'C-check' in May, a rigorous process involving 6,000 man-hours.
US naval forces rescued 14 Indian seafarers from the sinking vessel Virat-1 off the Oman coast on Sunday after it suffered mechanical failure. All crew members are safe and en route to Mumbai.
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer plans to establish its first overseas production facility for military transport aircraft in India, potentially replicating its Sao Paulo unit. This move aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem, bolstering the 'Make-in-India' initiative and involving technology transfer.
Six people, all crew members, died Sunday when two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The aircraft crashed into an electric car showroom's car park, causing a fire that destroyed at least 20 cars. Foreign nationals were reportedly on board one helicopter.
A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, went down in a field next to the airport. The NTSB will investigate the cause.
Two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six crew members. The crash occurred at an electric car dealership, igniting a fire that spread to at least 20 vehicles.
British armed forces, including Royal Marines and NCA officials, intercepted the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel on Sunday. This marks the first operation to disrupt oil revenue funding Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked Britain and called for further legislative steps.
An Indian Air Force An-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Rowriah airbase in Assam's Jorhat, killing five personnel. The co-pilot survived and is receiving treatment. The IAF is investigating the cause of the accident, which is the third major An-32 crash in the Northeast since 2009.
Sweden scrambled fighter jets on Friday to intercept two Russian military aircraft that approached its borders in the Baltic Sea region. The Swedish military stated the Russian planes did not enter Swedish airspace, but Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum called the actions "serious" and a threat to territorial integrity.
A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney from Colombo was forced to turn back on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames from an engine. The aircraft landed safely back in Colombo.
Five Indian Air Force personnel died in an An-32 aircraft accident near Jorhat, Assam, during a routine sortie. The aircraft crashed outside the airstrip. The IAF is investigating the cause and urged against speculation.
