Tag: Aviation
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New Frames Show Engine Detaching From UPS Cargo Plane Before Kentucky Crash
What the newly released photos reveal In a move to raise transparency amid a fatal aviation disaster, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a series of frame-by-frame photographs showing an engine detaching from a cargo aircraft shortly before it went down near Louisville, Kentucky. The six images provide a rare, close-up look at the…
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Fatigue Cracks Found in US Cargo Plane Crash Reveals Stress Failures
Preliminary Findings Speak to Fatigue and Structural Stress In the latest update from investigators, fatigue cracks and evidence of stress failures were identified in critical components of the cargo aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff in Kentucky. The tragedy, which claimed 14 lives, has prompted renewed attention to the maintenance and inspection regimes governing commercial…
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Fatigue cracks found in US cargo plane crash on takeoff
Overview of the incident A US cargo plane crash on takeoff in Kentucky has raised serious questions about the design and maintenance of critical aircraft components. In a preliminary report, investigators indicated that fatigue cracks and evidence of stress failures were found in key parts of the aircraft. The crash occurred during the initial climb,…
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Ethiopian Airlines Orders 11 Boeing 737 MAX to Boost Africa’s Air Network
Ethiopian Airlines Signs for 11 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Ethiopian Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with a commitment to purchase 11 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The deal, unveiled in a formal agreement between the African carrier and Boeing, marks a pivotal step in the airline’s strategy to broaden its regional and…
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CDB Aviation Leases Two 737 MAX 8 Aircraft to Ethiopia’s Largest Airline
Strategic Lease Agreement Signals Growth for Ethiopian Airlines In a move that reinforces its expansion strategy and fleet modernization, Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with CDB Aviation for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The deal, announced by CDB Aviation, affirms a growing trend in aviation financing where well-capitalized lessors support Africa’s leading carrier…
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Shadowy Firm Helping Palestinians Leave Gaza – Haaretz Exposé
Overview of the Haaretz Exposé An investigative report by Haaretz has drawn attention to a little-known organization described as a shadowy firm run by an Israeli-Estonian. The outlet reports that this entity has offered Palestinians in Gaza a pathway to leave the territory by charter flights, with a price tag around $2,000 per spot. The…
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Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Eight-Month Maintenance in France
Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Prolonged Maintenance Ghana’s presidential Falcon jet has been handed back to the Ghana Air Force after an extended eight-month maintenance and repair programme conducted in France. The development, confirmed by Bright Simons, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, adds a new chapter to the ongoing discussions about the country’s state-owned assets…
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Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Eight-Month Maintenance in France
Ghana’s presidential Falcon Jet Returns from France The presidential Falcon jet has officially been handed back to the Ghana Air Force, marking the completion of an extended eight-month maintenance and repair programme carried out in France. The overhaul, which aimed to ensure the aircraft’s reliability for high-level government travel, comes after months of scrutiny and…
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Plane collision north of Cornwall Ontario leaves one dead: TSB investigates
Overview of the incident Two small aircraft collided in mid-air Saturday morning north of Cornwall, Ontario, in South Glengarry Township. Police and authorities confirmed one fatality in what appeared to be a rare but tragic aviation accident. The collision occurred around 10:50 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB),…
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Helicopter Crash Near Mākara Beach: Pilot Airlifted to Wellington Hospital
Overview of the incident A helicopter crash near Mākara Beach has prompted an immediate emergency response from New Zealand rescue services. The incident was first reported around 7:50am after RCCNZ received an electronic location transmitter (ELT) alert. The LifeFlight Wellington rescue helicopter, equipped with medical staff, was dispatched to the scene and arrived on site…