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Near-Miss at Houston Airport: Jets Avoid Collision in Close Call
Two jets narrowly avoided a collision during takeoff at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport on December 18, 2025, after one flight made an unauthorized turn into the path of another, triggering collision avoidance alarms and evasive maneuvers.
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A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was diverted to Salt Lake City after a windshield cracked midair, showing scorch marks and bruising suggesting a high-energy impact, possibly from space debris or a meteorite, though the cause remains under investigation. The pilot was slightly injured, but all passengers were safely rebooked, highlighting a rare and mysterious incident in commercial aviation.
Delta Pilot Executes Sharp Maneuver to Prevent B-52 Collision
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Air India Boeing 787 Crash: Investigation Focuses on Fuel Switches and Preliminary Report Expected
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Passengers recount terrifying 26,000-foot plunge and minimal compensation after emergency flight descent
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American Airlines Launches New Premium Boeing 787 Suites and Announces Future Plans
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An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire on the Airbus A321. The plane, carrying 190 passengers and six crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. The incident is reminiscent of the 2009 "Miracle on the Hudson" where a US Airways flight made a successful emergency landing on the Hudson River following a bird strike. American Airlines has apologized and is inspecting the aircraft for damage.
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A Tui Airways flight from Manchester to Kos was aborted midair after a cabin pressure error was missed, exposing passengers to hypoxia risk. An investigation revealed that bleed air switches were left off during maintenance and not detected by the crew. Although the pilots corrected the switch error, they failed to follow other safety protocols, such as using oxygen masks. The plane returned safely to Manchester with no injuries.
Indian Airlines Face Surge of Nearly 1,000 Hoax Bomb Threats in 2024
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British Airways Unveils Luxurious A380 First Class Suite for 2026
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