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An EasyJet flight from Hurghada to London diverted to Rome after crew discovered a passenger’s power bank was charging another device in the hold luggage; the captain diverted as a precaution under safety regulations, passengers were housed with hotels and meals, and the journey resumed to London the next morning. The incident underscores ongoing restrictions on lithium-ion batteries and power banks in air travel.
A Brazilian father whose son died in the 2009 Air France Flight 447 crash says justice remains elusive even after Airbus and Air France were found guilty, as families continue seeking accountability and memory for the 228 victims.
A Paris appeals court found Air France and Airbus guilty of corporate manslaughter in connection with the 2009 AF447 crash that killed 228 people, imposing the maximum €225,000 fines on each company; the verdict closes a 17-year legal battle with families seeking recognition, while further appeals are anticipated and could prolong the case.
France's Paris Court of Appeal convicted Airbus and Air France of manslaughter in the 2009 AF447 crash that killed 228 people, ruling them solely responsible and ordering €225,000 per passenger; the penalties are largely symbolic as both companies plan to appeal the 2023 acquittal.
France’s Paris Appeals Court has found Air France and Airbus solely responsible for the 2009 AF447 crash that killed 228 people, after an eight‑week trial, and ordered the maximum fines of €225,000 for each company; Airbus said it would appeal. The verdict follows a decade-long search for the wreckage and black boxes and marks a rare acknowledgment of accountability in a major aviation disaster.
At a two-day NTSB hearing, investigators said fatigue cracks in a left-pylon bearing race were flagged before the UPS MD-11 crash in Louisville that killed 15 and injured 23 on the ground, prompting scrutiny of design standards and FAA oversight as FedEx resumes MD-11 flights and UPS retires the type; the agency released thousands of documents and does not expect a final report for more than a year.
The National Transportation Safety Board is holding two days of hearings to determine why a UPS cargo plane’s engine separated from the aircraft, causing a deadly crash at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport and informing potential safety improvements.
Federal safety investigators will hold hearings this week to determine why a UPS MD-11’s engine separated from the wing on takeoff from Louisville, causing a crash that killed 15 people. The NTSB will examine contributing factors, including engine-mount cracks and maintenance gaps, and how Boeing’s prior guidance on the bearings was implemented; the final report isn’t expected for over a year. Some MD-11s are returning to service after bearing replacements, while UPS plans to retire its MD-11 fleet.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a disruptive passenger; the aircraft landed safely with 271 customers, 11 flight attendants and four pilots on board. Passengers were to spend the night in Seattle, and the flight to Shanghai was expected to resume the next day.
A 41-year-old man bypassed Denver International Airport’s perimeter, scaling an 8-foot fence in about 15 seconds and entering a runway just before a Frontier Airlines takeoff. He was fatally struck by a jet, causing an engine fire and evacuations for 224 passengers and seven crew, with 12 minor injuries. The medical examiner ruled the intruder’s death a suicide. Aviation experts say the breach highlights a perimeter-security weakness and may prompt new safety measures, though some officials argue such incidents are rare and costly defenses may not be feasible. The airport maintains security is strong, but the event is expected to trigger reviews and potential lawsuits from passengers.
A 41-year-old man identified as Michael Mott died after crossing the fence into Denver International Airport’s runway and was struck by a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 during takeoff; authorities say the death was a suicide, with no note found. Twelve people were injured evacuating from the aircraft, and the NTSB will not investigate, leaving the matter to local police and airport officials who emphasize layered security and ongoing safety reviews.
A Helios Airways Boeing 737 depressurized after a ground crew left the cabin pressurization on manual, causing hypoxia that left everyone aboard unconscious while the autopilot kept the plane circling toward Athens for over an hour. A lone flight attendant with a portable oxygen supply stayed conscious long enough to signal F-16s and attempt to wake the pilots, but the engines failed and the aircraft crashed near Grammatiko, killing all 121 on board. Investigations led to regulatory changes including cockpit warning lights distinguishing takeoff vs. pressurization alerts and expanded hypoxia training to prevent a repeat.
A person breached a perimeter fence at Denver International Airport and was struck by Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 during takeoff, triggering an engine fire and an emergency evacuation. The aircraft carried 224 passengers and seven crew; 12 passengers suffered minor injuries and five were taken to local hospitals, and the pedestrian died. The NTSB is investigating as the runway was temporarily closed.
A delivery truck was struck by a United Airlines jet during landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, leaving the driver with only minor injuries as a light pole clipped by the aircraft also struck a Jeep; normal operations resumed and the NTSB is investigating the incident.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported striking a drone during its approach to San Diego International Airport. The FAA is investigating the sighting, United said postflight inspection found no damage to the 737, and air traffic control had alerted other pilots with no additional drone reports.