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Southwest Flight Collision: Sudden Drop Near Burbank

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 descends sharply over Burbank’s skyline at sunset, with bold overlay text reading “Southwest Flight Collision: Sudden Drop Near Burbank.”

Southwest Airlines Flight 1496 encountered a dramatic near miss on July 25, 2025, when an onboard traffic alert forced the Boeing 737 to descend nearly 500 feet shortly after departing Hollywood Burbank Airport en route to Las Vegas. The maneuver, executed to avoid a mid‑air collision, left passengers shaken and resulted in injuries to two flight attendants, though the aircraft ultimately landed safely in Las Vegas. What Happened During the Southwest Flight Collision About six minutes into Fl

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Disasters & Emergency

Air India Crash Report Reveals Engine Fuel Switch Confusion

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What the Preliminary Report Found On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people and leaving one survivor. According to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s (AAIB) preliminary report, cockpit recordings reveal confusion over the activation of both engine fuel cutoff switches just seconds after liftoff—an action that abruptly starved the engines of fuel and led to the fatal descent. This finding rai

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Aviation News

TSA No Longer Requires Shoe Removal at Airport Checkpoints

At an airport security checkpoint, a man bends down to remove his brown leather shoe while other travelers and a TSA officer wait nearby, framed by full-body scanners and queue barriers.

What’s Changing at TSA Checkpoints? For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling back the long-standing requirement that all passengers remove their shoes at airport security screenings—but for now this change will only apply at certain U.S airports. This effort aims to speed up lines and reduce hassle without compromising safety. * Passengers can keep shoes on in general screening lanes * Only those who trigger an alarm will be asked to

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Aviation News

Exploring the Most Expensive Airplanes & Their Cutting-Edge Technology

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When it comes to aviation, few things capture our imagination like the most expensive airplanes on the planet. From the gargantuan Airbus A380 to the legendary B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, these flying marvels embody the pinnacle of engineering, strategy, and innovation. Commercial Giants vs. Military Titans Airbus A380: The Civilian Colossus * Length: 240 ft (73 m) | Capacity: up to 800 passengers * Launch price: ≈ $300 million (around $350 million today) * Economies of scale: Low cost pe

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Disasters & Emergency

Against All Odds: The Air India Plane Crash Survivor’s Story

Survivor of Air India plane crash stands in front of burning wreckage, bruised but resilient, with headline “The Miracle of Seat 11A” highlighting his extraordinary escape.

The Tragic Crash of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 On a quiet Thursday morning, tragedy struck as an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming what was initially believed to be 242 lives on board, including passengers and crew members. As rescue efforts continued and the extent of the devastation became clear, the official death toll rose to 279, with fatalities among both those on the aircraft and individuals on the ground. Among all those affected, only one person su

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Disasters & Emergency

Air India crash in Ahmedabad: 241 dead, lone survivor found

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Flight Details and Casualties A London-bound Air India flight crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 people and leaving only one survivor. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171 burst into flames upon impact in the Meghani Nagar neighborhood near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, sending plumes of black smoke billowing over the city. Debris scattered around the crash site and at least 20 people on the ground wer

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Aviation News

American Airlines Emergency Landing: What Happened

High-resolution photo of an American Airlines Boeing 737 executing an emergency landing on a runway under overcast skies, with smoke trailing from its tires and an evacuation slide deployed.

On June 7, 2025, American Airlines Flight 449 bound for Chicago–O’Hare declared an emergency roughly 30 minutes after departure and returned safely to Des Moines International Airport. All 119 passengers and crew evacuated without injuries, and the airline promptly rebooked travelers on later flights. What Triggered the Emergency? Mechanical Issue in Mid-Air Shortly after takeoff at 6:05 a.m., the flight crew detected abnormal engine vibrations and an attendant increase in engine temperatur

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Disasters & Emergency

San Diego Plane Crash Update: 2 Dead, 8 Injured

A firefighter in yellow turnout gear walks past charred cars and scattered debris from a residential plane crash, beneath a bold red banner reading “CRASH UPDATE: WHAT’S NEW.”

Emergency crews were stunned by the aftermath of the May 22 Murphy Canyon crash: charred vehicle wreckage and jet debris strewn across a quiet San Diego street. Federal officials now confirm a 1985 Cessna 550 Citation (tail no. N666DS) with six people on board crashed around 3:45 a.m. during foggy conditions. Updated reports show two passengers confirmed killed; the fate of the other four occupants is still under investigation. Police also confirm eight residents on the ground were injured—none

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Disasters & Emergency

San Diego Plane Crash: What We Know So Far

Firefighter walks past debris as burned vehicles and a destroyed house smolder in the aftermath of a plane crash in a San Diego neighborhood, with emergency crews in the background.

A Tragic Day in Southern California In the early hours of May 22, 2025, a Cessna 550 private jet crashed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood in San Diego, California. The crash occurred around 3:45 a.m., shortly after a refueling stop at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport during a flight from Teterboro, New Jersey, with an intermediate stop in Wichita, Kansas. The impact triggered explosions and fires that affected multiple homes, with estimates from different outlets citing damage to 10 to 15

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