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China’s military says its fighter jets shadowed US Navy plane over Taiwan Strait

China’s military says its fighter jets shadowed US Navy plane over Taiwan Strait
China’s military said it shadowed a plane that flew Wednesday over the Taiwan Strait, adding it will “resolutely defend national sovereignty and security.”

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Small plane crash-lands in downtown Villejuif, France – Pilot in critical condition

Small plane crash-lands in downtown Villejuif, France – Pilot in critical condition
A twin-engine Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche (registered F-BPIR) carrying three individuals crash-landed in Villejuif, France, an unusual incident as described

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Woman Puts Dirt On Manspreading Plane Passenger’s New Shoes

Woman Puts Dirt On Manspreading Plane Passenger’s New Shoes
Arguments over seat space are more common than you think. It’s a sore topic for many internet users who cannot believe how entitled some fellow passengers behave.

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US Navy patrol plane flies over sensitive Taiwan Strait

US Navy patrol plane flies over sensitive Taiwan Strait
A U.S. Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, describing the mission as a demonstration of the country’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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China scrambles fighters to shadow US spy plane

The U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs has confirmed the passage of a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon through the Taiwan Strait on December 6, adhering to international airspace protocols. This strategic transit, executed in accordance with international law, signifies the United States’ staunch support for the navigational rights and freedoms of all nations. It underscores the

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Air New Zealand aims to fly battery-powered plane by 2026 | Inquirer Business

Air New Zealand aims to fly battery-powered plane by 2026 | Inquirer Business
Air New Zealand said Wednesday it aims to become the first airline to fly an electric plane after announcing plans to have a battery-powered aircraft join its fleet in 2026.

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YouTuber gets six months in prison after staging plane crash

YouTuber gets six months in prison after staging plane crash
Trevor Jacob was sentenced to six months in prison for obstructing investigators after jumping out of a plane in a crash that he staged for a YouTube video.

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Airplane crash lands in Subang [WATCH] | New Straits Times

Airplane crash lands in Subang [WATCH] | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Beechcraft Super King Air B200T made an emergency landing at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang.

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2 planes make contact while taxiing at O’Hare

2 planes make contact while taxiing at O’Hare
CHICAGO — Two airplanes at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport made contact while taxiing to their gates on Tuesday evening, city officials confirmed. According to the Chicago Depart…

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2 planes’ wingtips collide at O’Hare Airport; SkyWest aircraft also involved in October incident

2 planes’ wingtips collide at O’Hare Airport; SkyWest aircraft also involved in October incident
Two planes’ wingtips collided at Chicago O’Hare Airport on Tuesday, officials said. One of those aircrafts was also involved in an October collision on a taxiway.

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YouTuber Who Intentionally Crashed His Plane Sentenced to Prison – GreekReporter.com

YouTuber Who Intentionally Crashed His Plane Sentenced to Prison – GreekReporter.com
California Youtuber, Trevor Daniel Jacob, who staged a daring plane crash for a YouTube video, is sentenced to a federal prison for 6 months.

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Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut plane’s engines indicted on endangerment charges

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut plane’s engines indicted on endangerment charges
The former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight has been indicted on 84 endangerment charges, but is no longer charged with attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday. The district attorney’s office in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, announced the grand jury’s indictment. Joseph Emerson is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on 83 charges of recklessly endangering another person — for each person who was on the plane — and one charge of endangering an aircraft.

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Pilot who tried to shut down plane won’t face attempted murder charges

Pilot who tried to shut down plane won’t face attempted murder charges
Joseph David Emerson, the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who attempt to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight in October, has been indicted by a Multnomah County grand jury.

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Man takes ‘manspreading to a new level’ on flight

Man takes ‘manspreading to a new level’ on flight
A frequent flyer has caused furious outrage after she shared footage of a man taking ‘manspreading to a new level.’ It was shared on TikTok by Claire Zhu, who was shocked.

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Five bodies found in wreck of US military aircraft near Japan

Five bodies found in wreck of US military aircraft near Japan
American and Japanese search teams have found five bodies in the wreckage of a US military aircraft that crashed near Yakushima island last week.

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YouTuber pleads guilty to obstruction in plane crash Investigation

YouTuber pleads guilty to obstruction in plane crash Investigation
YouTube skydiver Trevor Jacob sentenced to federal prison for obstruction, other offenses…

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Prison for YouTuber who deliberately crashed plane

Prison for YouTuber who deliberately crashed plane
There’s an idiotic stunt, then there’s obstructing a federal investigation

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Plane shakes violently as suspected engine failure forces emergency landing in China

A plane full of terrified passengers had to make an emergency landing after one of the engine’s turbine blades broke, causing it to shake so violently that passengers thought they were going to die. The incident unfolded during a China Eastern Airlines flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong on December 3. Phone footage filmed by frightened passengers shows the seats inside the Airbus A330 aircraft shaking as if they were experiencing severe turbulence. Some passengers who appeared to be having a meal could barely hold onto their food as the plane violently vibrated. Shocked flier Ms Yuan Yuan, who was in business class, said that the flight took off on time that day, and the business-class cabin she was in was almost full. During the flight, the flight attendants began to distribute breakfast. She told local media: ‘I hadn’t finished my breakfast. At around 10 o’clock, I heard a loud noise on the left side. ‘Then the fuselage began to shake violently, as if a tractor was starting, accompanied by a strong burning smell. ‘Our coffees and teas were shaking and overflowing.’ The witness recalled that she was sitting in the middle of the cabin on the right side and heard a passenger on the left side by the window shout: ‘The engine is broken.’ After that, the flight crew announced that the aircraft had a malfunction, followed by another announcement stating that the plane would make an emergency landing in Xiamen. Ms Yuan Yuan added: ‘At that time, everyone had fastened their seat belts, and it felt like our breath was held. ‘The intense shaking lasted for about 10 minutes, from the moment of the malfunction to the plane landing, approximately lasting for 20 minutes. ‘The last 10 minutes of shaking were not as pronounced.’ Yuan recalled that all the passengers applauded and praised the pilot when the plane landed. The airline later said in a statement: ‘Today, during the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Hong Kong, a malfunction message appeared. ‘To ensure flight safety, the crew followed procedures, performed an emergency landing in Xiamen for further inspection, and the flight safely landed at 09:59. ‘The company is actively ensuring passenger service and will arrange for passengers to continue their journey as soon as possible. ‘We deeply apologise for any inconvenience caused to the passengers on this flight.’ The airline reportedly organised for the passengers to board another flight taking them to their original destination at around 3:30 pm that same day.The cause for the sudden failure is under investigation.

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Cause sought of explosion that leveled a home as police tried to serve a warrant

Cause sought of explosion that leveled a home as police tried to serve a warrant
All officers escaped serious injury, but it was unclear what happened to the suspect who was inside when it was leveled by the explosion Monday night, Arlington County, Virginia, police spokesperson Ashley Savage said.

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