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US FAA Faces Shutdown Threat That Could Ground Flights

Exclusive: The Federal Aviation Administration could face catastrophic shutdown within days, forcing flight reductions and airport closures that would severely impact transatlantic travel between the UK and United States.

Jets 5 seconds from mid-air collision over UK

Two passenger aircraft came terrifyingly close to disaster over the UK after an air traffic control blunder, with investigators revealing they were just five seconds from catastrophic collision.

Qatar Airways CEO warns of aviation industry crisis

Exclusive: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker reveals major industry concerns over aircraft delivery delays and manufacturing quality issues affecting global carriers including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

Why Boeing Planes Always End With the Number 7

Discover the fascinating truth behind Boeing's numbering convention and why their commercial planes consistently end with the digit 7 - from engineering heritage to marketing genius.

Delta jet in terrifying 200-foot near-miss with Cessna

A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 200 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision with a Cessna aircraft over Wisconsin, with the two planes coming within 200 feet of each other in a heart-stopping aviation incident now under federal inves

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

JetBlue A320 emergency landing after engine failure

A JetBlue flight from Tampa to Mexico declared a mid-air emergency after experiencing catastrophic engine failure, forcing pilots to dump fuel and make a heart-stopping return to Tampa International Airport.

Boeing 777X service delayed until 2026

The long-awaited Boeing 777X faces additional setbacks as certification and service entry are postponed until 2026, dealing another blow to airlines and travellers anticipating the revolutionary twin-engine aircraft.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

UK airline's 13,000-mile 'short haul' flight shock

A UK airline has completed what's being called the world's most bizarre short-haul journey - flying 13,000 miles to avoid closed airspace. Discover why this flight from Heathrow took the scenic route around the globe.

Mystery helicopter and jet crash shocks South Carolina

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking details of a mid-air collision between a helicopter and small jet over South Carolina, leaving authorities baffled and locals stunned by the unprecedented aviation incident.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

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