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Small plane crashes in Slovenia, killing 3 people

A small plane crashed on Sunday in foggy weather in northeast Slovenia, killing three people on board

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Passenger plane struck by bullet at Texas airport

No injuries were reported in the incident, but one bullet hit the cockpit, officials say.

Boeing Says Plane Production Restart Will Take Weeks

After striking for almost two months, workers will return to factory floors in the Pacific Northwest, but must ensure safety procedures are followed as it begins building 737 jetliners.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage

The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.

Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti; FBI investigating

A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News ...

Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert

A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti

Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.

South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals

South Korean military officials said flight GPS signals were disrupted by North Korea for the second day in a row, according to the Associated Press. Kim Jung Un, the neighboring country’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Auburn men's basketball team plane diverted after fight between players

Meregrass Flight 681 took off from Auburn University Regional Airport at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, but returned after less than an hour later.

We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.

Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Prompt Tight Security at Jewish Sites

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned an overnight wave of violence as Israel begins efforts to evacuate its citizens.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Amsterdam police arrest more than 60 people after attacks on Israeli football fans

Plane carrying fans home lands in Israel as Amsterdam mayor condemns ‘hit and run’ attacks on visiting supporters. Amsterdam police have made more than 60 arrests after what authorities called ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Sydney

A Qantas plane bound for Brisbane made an emergency landing in Sydney shortly after takeoff. The airline said there were potential issues with an engine. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang, ...

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...

Passengers 'jolted' after Qantas plane suffers engine failure

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Passengers 'jolted' after Qantas plane suffers engine failure

An engine failure forced pilots on a Quantas flight to make an emergency landing shortly after it took from an airport in Sydney, Australia.

From cars to planes: global manufacturers brace for Trump’s tariffs

Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheaval

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Cargo plane operators are on high alert after a string of suspected Russian sabotages

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Israeli soccer fans attacked after game in Amsterdam, 5 hospitalized

Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.

Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say

Western officials are investigating whether devices planted at shipping hubs in Europe may have been a test run by Russian operatives for placing them on planes bound for the U.S.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Russia behind plot to plant bombs on cargo planes, Western official says

Russia sent incendiary devices to DHL hubs in Germany and the UK in a plot to strike at DHL planes bound for U.S. and Canada, Western official says

Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes

Western officials say two incendiary devices were part of a covert Russian operation targeting cargo or passenger aircraft flying to the U.S. and Canada.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Boeing Plane Delays Force Ryanair to Trim Passenger Growth Target

The aircraft maker’s brutal year means the European budget carrier won’t get new aircraft, curbing its forecasts.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Dodgers hitch a ride to LA on Patriots' plane after World Series win

The Los Angeles Dodgers have returned home to celebrate their World Series victory in an unexpected way—on the New England Patriots' plane. It turns out it was one of two Patriots planes that are ...

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Saudi startup Riyadh Air orders 60 Airbus A321neo planes

Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has ordered 60 Airbus aircraft

World - ABC News - October 30

Photographer killed after accidentally walking into plane propeller in Kansas

Amanda Gallagher was taking pictures of skydivers when she inadvertently stepped back into a spinning propeller. A photographer was killed after inadvertently walking into a spinning airplane ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

WATCH: Woman dies after backing into plane propeller while taking photos

Amanda Gallagher was on the plane to snap photos of skydivers, and she rode the plane back down after the skydivers jumped, according to Air Capital Drop Zone, where the incident took place.

Woman dies after backing into plane propeller while taking photos

A 37-year-old Kansas woman was killed when she backed into a plane's spinning propeller while trying to take photos, officials said.

Spirit Plans Layoffs and Plane Sales Amid Financial Turbulence

The company disclosed its plans for $80 million worth of cost-cutting moves, but has shared few details.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Small German-registered plane crashes in Moldova, killing lone pilot on board

A small German-registered plane crashed on Sunday in a town near Moldova’s capital, killing the lone pilot onboard, aviation authorities said

World - ABC News - October 27

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery

The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday

World - ABC News - October 26

Plane left runway due to bearing failure - report

The plane came off the runway as it landed in windy conditions last year, the AAIB say.

Boeing reports $6bn loss as chief faults ‘serious performance lapses’

Kelly Ortberg calls for cultural change ahead of union vote on whether to end six-week strike

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Boeing reports $6.1 billion loss as strike takes toll on plane maker

Boeing reported a massive third-quarter loss, partly due to billions in charges from its airline programs as well as the current strike.

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