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 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.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested the AAIB to conduct Boeing 787 simulator tests to examine the link between RAT deployment and fuel control switch movement in the AI171 crash. This follows the AAIB's interim report, with FIP seeking independent verification of acceleration data and system relationships.
Digital Asset Holdings secured $355 million in a new funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm, valuing the company at $2 billion. The capital will scale the Canton Network, designed for financial institutions to tokenize and settle securities privately.
Ukraine hosted a drone competition for its military pilots in Truskavets, showcasing skills vital for battling Russia. The event allowed soldiers to connect with families and civilians, demonstrating their training and the diverse backgrounds of drone operators.
A former Air Canada captain, Geoffrey Wall, 59, was arrested and charged with fraud-related offenses for allegedly flying over 900 flights using forged pilot licenses. Police stated he lacked the required airline transport pilot license, though Air Canada claims safety was not compromised and no other instances were found.
The US conducted strikes on Iran Tuesday night in response to the downing of a US Apache helicopter. Iran retaliated early Wednesday with attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, escalating regional tensions.
Two US Army pilots were rescued by a drone boat near the Strait of Hormuz after their Apache helicopter crashed off the coast of Oman. The incident, which occurred on June 8, marks a potential first for US military maritime rescue operations using uncrewed vessels.
Two US pilots died in a plane crash in the Dominican Republic during an emergency landing attempt. The plane, bound for Texas to pick up MLB's Yadier Molina and his group, crashed near La Romana after refueling. Cause unknown.
Emirates celebrated two Emirati female pilots, Hanan and Bakhita, who achieved the rank of captain (fourth stripe). Both joined Emirates in 2008 and 2011 respectively and are graduates of the airline's national cadet pilot training program launched in 1993. Captain Hassan Al Hammadi praised their achievement and the airline's commitment to empowering national talent and women in aviation.
Lufthansa pilots are striking for the third time this year, demanding higher employer contributions to their pension plans. The airline's management argues that the company's financial situation does not allow for increased contributions, citing already competitive benefits.
A T-34C trainer jet crashed during training in Taiwan, killing two pilots. President Lai Ching-te expressed condolences and pledged support for the families. He also highlighted legislative efforts to expand parental leave and childcare support.
Two Taiwanese Air Force pilots, Lt. Col. Guo Jun-nan (46) and Lt. Col. Lu Ji-you (41), were killed when their T-34C trainer jet crashed shortly after takeoff during a simulated engine failure exercise at Gangshan Air Base. The aircraft fell from approximately 500-1000 feet. The Ministry of National Defense has grounded the T-34C fleet and ordered a thorough investigation.
A pré-venda de ingressos para o Rock in Rio 2026 esgotou em menos de duas horas para todos os dias do evento. A venda geral começa em 8 de setembro. Os headliners incluem Calvin Harris, Maroon 5, Avenged Sevenfold, Elton John e Stray Kids.
KMT Hualien County Councilor Wu Chien-chih is facing backlash for using an AI-generated image with factual errors in a tribute to two pilots who died in a T-34 trainer crash. This follows a controversy two months prior when his home was searched and illicit drugs were found, though his brother was arrested.
Australia's transport safety watchdog is investigating if a pilot accidentally shut off an engine before a Skippers Aviation plane crashed near Broome, WA. The preliminary report suggests the pilot was unsure if they pressed start or stop buttons after takeoff.
A pré-venda de ingressos para o Rock in Rio 2026 inicia em 2 de julho para membros do Rock in Rio Club e clientes Itaú. Os ingressos custam a partir de R$ 435 (meia-entrada). A venda geral abre em 8 de junho.
A Taiwanese air force T-34 trainer crashed near the Air Force Academy during a training mission on Tuesday, killing experienced pilots Lieutenant Colonel Kuo Chun-nan and Lieutenant Colonel Lu Chi-yu. The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny of the island's aging trainer fleet.
Lufthansa pilots are striking for the third time this year, demanding higher employer contributions to their pension plans. Management cites the company's financial situation and existing high benefits.
The NTSB temporarily removed public access to its docket system after AI tools reconstructed cockpit audio from spectrogram images, violating a law protecting such recordings. The incident stemmed from an investigation into a mysterious sound on a UPS flight 2976 recording, which crashed in Louisville, KY, killing 15. Advances in AI enabled the reconstruction, highlighting challenges in maintaining confidentiality.
An RAF jet carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS jamming for three hours while flying near the Russian border earlier this week. Pilots had to use an alternative navigation system. This incident follows a separate event last month where Russian warplanes dangerously intercepted an RAF spy plane over the Black Sea.
Pakistan has reportedly transferred a fighter jet simulator to Bangladesh, following a meeting between air force chiefs. The potential purchase aims to boost Dhaka's air combat capabilities and replace aging aircraft.
The NTSB has taken its docket system offline after individuals used spectrogram data from accident reports to recreate the voices of pilots killed in a UPS flight crash using AI. The agency is examining the issue and evaluating solutions.
Lufthansa pilots are striking for the third time this year, demanding higher employer contributions to their pensions. Management argues the company's financial health doesn't allow for it, citing already competitive benefits.
