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1 hour ago
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U.S. military continues frantic search for missing airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' | Fortune

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1 hour ago

U.S. military continues frantic search for missing airman shot down over Iran, while Tehran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' | Fortune

The U.S. military is searching for a missing pilot after an F-15E was shot down by Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
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fromThe Washington Post
6 hours ago

Search for missing U.S. F-15 crew member underway in Iran

U.S. forces are conducting a risky search-and-rescue mission for a missing F-15 crew member in Iran after two military aircraft were shot down.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: One of Two US Pilots Downed In Iran Reportedly Rescued

One U.S. pilot downed over Iran has been rescued, while the search for the second pilot continues.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

fromFortune
17 hours ago
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At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

Concerns grow for U.S. pilots ejected over Iran after an F-15E fighter jet was downed, with Iran offering rewards for their capture.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
22 hours ago

Iranian forces launch search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces are searching for the crew of a downed US fighter jet, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
World news
fromFortune
17 hours ago

At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says 'it's war' | Fortune

Iran shot down two U.S. military planes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with one service member rescued and another missing.
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

Fox Guest Chokes Up While Revealing Her Own Experience as Military Spouse After US Fighter Jet Shot Down

This is the hard as a family member who's gone through this, to see this and witness this time now. Because I know the real implications. I know how these family members are feeling.
Women in technology
fromwww.businessinsider.com
17 hours ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Austin
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
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2 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Austin
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

At least 29 dead after Russian military plane crashes in Crimea

On 31 March at around 18:00 Moscow time, contact was lost with the An-26 military transport aircraft whilst it was on a scheduled flight over the Crimean Peninsula.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

2 dead in fiery crash at Travis Air Force Base after leading Napa Co. deputies on chase: sheriff

The Napa County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies made a traffic stop on Highway 12 just past midnight, which led to a pursuit when the vehicle fled.
California
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 hour ago

Bolton believes Trump is 'probably in panic mode' US hunt for the missing pilot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

It sounds to me like he's probably back in a panic mode. Wishing he could find a way to declare victory and get out of this war, regardless of whether or not he opens the Strait of Hormuz before he does it.
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fromBoston.com
5 days ago

2 people from Mass. killed when helicopter crashes in Hawaii

Three people died in a helicopter crash off Kalalau Beach in Kauai, including two from Massachusetts.
#us-iran-conflict
fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago
World news

Iranian TV urges public to search for missing American pilot after F-15 shot down as US launch frantic search and rescue mission

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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Iranian TV urges public to search for missing American pilot after F-15 shot down as US launch frantic search and rescue mission

The US launched a rescue operation after a fighter jet was downed over Iran, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
20 hours ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

RAF gunners earn title of drone aces' for first time in history

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, supported by donations to ensure accessibility and comprehensive reporting.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

New details from federal investigators reveal how the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport unfolded

A key safety alert failed to activate before the fatal Air Canada crash due to a truck lacking a transponder.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Needs Tanks In the Age of Drones?

When I brought up the drones that Ukraine has used so effectively against Russian tanks, the company's chairman and CEO, Armin Papperger, was withering in his dismissal. 'This is how to play with Legos,' he told me.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

Giulio Douhet proposed a revolution in warfare, stating that victory would come from large-scale aerial bombardments targeting civilians and infrastructure rather than just combatants.
Right-wing politics
#drones
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Who Is Spying on America's Nuclear Triad?

Ukraine effectively uses small drones in warfare, raising concerns about U.S. military preparedness for drone threats.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago
US news

America's Drone Future

State and local governments will face significant challenges managing the increasing number of drones in U.S. airspace.
#air-canada
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

fromFortune
1 week ago
Canada news

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
Canada news

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
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Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

Canada news
fromFortune
1 week ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: Harrowing New Video Shows Moment Air Canada Flight Plowed Into Emergency Truck Killing Pilots

An Air Canada plane crashed into an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

After 16 years and $8 billion, the military's new GPS software still doesn't work

Extensive testing revealed unresolved system issues in GPS satellite programs, risking future launches and capabilities.
#f-15e
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Finnish police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead

Ukrainian drones crashed in Finland, one carrying an unexploded warhead, prompting an investigation for territorial violation.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Finland reports drone crashes, alleges territorial violation

Finland reported suspected territorial violations by drones, with investigations ongoing after two drones crashed in the country.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Audio from cockpit recorder reveals error before deadly LaGuardia crash

Air traffic control at LaGuardia failed to prevent a collision between an Air Canada Express jet and an emergency vehicle, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
US news
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Colombian military plane with 125 on board crashes after takeoff

A Colombian military plane with 125 people on board crashed after takeoff, prompting an investigation into the cause.
#colombia
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Colombia military plane crashes while transporting troops

A Hercules C-130 military aircraft crashed in Colombia, resulting in 48 survivors among 125 passengers and crew, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
World news
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

U.S. F-15 Shot Down Over Iran, Search for Crew Underway

An American F-15 fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran, prompting a U.S. search-and-rescue operation for the crew.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Crew of fatal U.S. military crash included Ohio Air National Guard and a pilot with three small children | Fortune

An Alabama Air Force major promoted in January died in an Iraq refueling aircraft crash with five others, leaving behind three young children.
#military-aircraft-crash
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Multiple US military aircraft crash near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Multiple US military aircraft crashed near Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait with all crew members surviving, though the cause remains under investigation with possibilities including Iranian missiles, friendly fire, or technical malfunction.
#military-aviation
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fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mystery drone triggers terror alert at major US Air Force base

An unauthorized drone triggered a terror alert at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, prompting a shelter-in-place order and heightened security protocols.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Six killed as Qatar army helicopter crashes due to technical malfunction'

Six people confirmed dead in a Qatari military helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Planes That Looked Like Total Failures, Until They Were Redeemed in Combat

Several military aircraft initially judged failures were later proven effective in real combat, revealing peacetime assessments often miss battlefield strengths.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Military Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Rescue effort under way as US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq

A US military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident US Central Command said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. The United States has surged a large number of aircraft into the Middle East to take part in operations against Iran.
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fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Navy says human error caused California jet crash

A Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay in February 2025 due to pilot error during landing, resulting in a $109 million loss, though both crew members survived with minor injuries.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

A Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at Bangor International Airport during a major winter storm; FAA and NTSB are investigating.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

BANGOR, Maine -- A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m., and there was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had undergone steady snowfall Sunday along with many other parts of the country.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

New Reports Reveal Years of Unaddressed Osprey Safety Risks

The V-22 Osprey fleet exhibits a growing cumulative safety risk with recurring mechanical failures and delayed fixes, producing higher-than-normal mishap and fatality rates.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

29 Aircraft That Were Only Effective When Air Superiority Was Assured

Air superiority determines which aircraft can operate effectively; many platforms require permissive airspace to deliver their full value.
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