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Taipan Helicopter Crash: Spatial Disorientation Cited, Pilot's Actions Prevent Larger Tragedy

A July 2023 Taipan helicopter crash off Hamilton Island, killing four airmen, was caused by spatial disorientation; however, the pilot's last-second maneuver likely saved four other airmen from a mid-air collision, while the high-tech helmet's role remains debated.

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Lelystad Airport Likely to Host Netherlands' F-35 Fighter Jets

The Netherlands will likely base its F-35 fighter jets at Lelystad Airport, despite opposition from environmental groups and some politicians. The decision is expected later this month, and also includes plans for up to 10,000 passenger flights per year.

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Two French Air Force Alphajets Collide During Rehearsal

Two French Air Force Alphajets collided on March 25th during a Patrouille de France rehearsal near Saint-Dizier, France, resulting in three pilots ejecting; one pilot was seriously injured.

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Pause in Russian MiG-31 Kinzhal Missile Attacks on Ukraine

Since January 28, 2025, Russian MiG-31 fighter jets have not launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at Ukraine, a significant departure from their 2024 activity; possible reasons include geopolitical negotiations, resource limitations (aging aircraft and engines), or a strategic decision.

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Navy Growler Crashes in San Diego Bay; Pilots Rescued

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed in San Diego Bay on Wednesday, injuring two pilots who were rescued by a fishing vessel after ejecting; the Navy is investigating a reported mechanical failure.

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Reagan Airport Collision Kills 67: FAA Reduces Arrival Rates

A Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet collided near Reagan National Airport on January 29th, killing 67 people; the FAA reduced arrival rates to mitigate further risks, increasing delays, while investigations continue into the accident and the history of near-misses at the airport.

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Lelystad Airport Likely to Host Dutch F-35 Fighter Jets

The Netherlands is likely to base its F-35 fighter jets at Lelystad Airport, despite concerns regarding nitrogen permits, opposition from farmers and environmental groups, and political resistance to accompanying passenger flights, which are expected to total a maximum of 10,000 per year.

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Pentagon-FAA Communication Failure Leads to Near Misses at Reagan Airport

A communication line between the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. air traffic controllers has been inoperable since March 2022, resulting in two near-miss incidents this month that involved military helicopters and commercial airplanes, prompting investigations and a review of helicopter traffic at hig...

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Trump Announces Boeing to Build F-47 Fighter Jet at Cost Exceeding \$20 Billion

President Trump announced Boeing will build the Air Force's new sixth-generation fighter jet, the F-47, at a cost exceeding \$20 billion in development, boosting Boeing's stock while Lockheed Martin's fell; the jet is touted as "virtually unseeable" on radar.

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NTSB Investigates Communication Failure in Deadly Mid-Air Collision

On January 29, 2024, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet collided near Washington, D.C., killing all 67 people aboard in the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in 24 years; the NTSB investigation suggests the helicopter pilots may not have heard a critical air traff...

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Navy Growler Crashes in San Diego Bay, Pilots Injured

On Wednesday, a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler electronic-warfare aircraft crashed into San Diego Bay near Naval Air Station North Island, injuring two pilots who were rescued and hospitalized in stable condition; the $67 million aircraft remains in the water.

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Understaffing in Air Traffic Control Cited in Fatal Washington D.C. Accident

A helicopter and a commercial plane collided near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Airport on Wednesday, resulting in at least 41 deaths. A preliminary FAA report indicates that understaffing in air traffic control, with one controller handling both airplane and helicopter traffic, contributed to th...

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