Priest's 1,000 balloon flight ends in tragedy
The tragic story of Father Adelir de Carli, who vanished during a daring charity flight strapped to 1,000 helium balloons. Read the full investigation into what went wrong.
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Wedding balloons explode, leaving couple with severe burns
A bride and groom suffered severe burns after hydrogen-filled balloons exploded during their wedding ceremony in New Delhi. Read their warning about viral social media trends.
Weather balloon shatters United Airlines cockpit window
Official investigation confirms a WindBorne weather balloon struck United Flight 1093 at 36,000 feet, shattering the windshield and injuring the captain. Read the full safety report.
London theatre's bizarre trigger warnings shock audiences
A London theatre's surreal trigger warnings for balloon animals and real soil on a new psychological horror show have sparked debate. Discover why top actors are criticising the trend.
Weather balloon shatters United flight windshield
A United Airlines flight was forced into an emergency landing after a weather balloon shattered the cockpit windshield, showering pilots with glass. Read the full NTSB report details.
Banksy's Girl with Balloon stolen in London gallery raid
A brazen thief smashed his way into a London art gallery and stole Banksy's iconic Girl with Balloon, worth £270,000. Discover how the Met's Flying Squad recovered the artwork and arrested the culprit within just four days.
Boeing 767 makes emergency landing at Bedford airfield
A Boeing 767 cargo flight from Honolulu to Washington DC was forced to make an emergency landing at Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford after declaring an in-flight emergency. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
World's Longest Flight: 185 Hours London-Sydney
Qantas prepares to launch the ultimate marathon flight - a revolutionary 19,000km non-stop journey from the UK to Australia that will redefine long-haul travel forever.
JetBlue flight diverted to Tampa after passenger disruption
A disruptive passenger incident forced a JetBlue flight from Cancun to Newark into an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport, with FBI agents meeting the aircraft.
JetBlue flight plunges mid-air, injuring passengers
A JetBlue flight from Florida to Puerto Rico experienced a sudden, dramatic altitude drop causing injuries and panic among passengers. Emergency protocols activated as aircraft makes safe return to Fort Lauderdale.
Vilnius Airport halts flights due to balloon invasion
Lithuania's capital faces unprecedented travel disruption as mysterious giant balloons drift into flight paths, forcing Vilnius Airport to suspend all operations in dramatic safety move.
Eurowings flight hits severe turbulence over France
An Eurowings flight from Düsseldorf to Paris became a nightmare journey as severe turbulence injured multiple passengers and forced an emergency landing.
United flight diverted to Boston after onboard stabbing
A United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Boston became the scene of a terrifying mid-air incident when a passenger allegedly stabbed a flight attendant, forcing an emergency diversion.
Estonia closes airport after spy balloon incursions
Estonia takes unprecedented security measures, closing its main airport and border crossings following repeated unidentified aerial object intrusions, sparking espionage concerns.
Weather balloon forces Lithuanian airport shutdown
A mysterious weather balloon incursion has triggered unprecedented airspace closures across Lithuania, grounding flights and raising serious security concerns in the Baltic region.
Stray balloons force Vilnius Airport to halt flights
Lithuania's main international airport faces temporary shutdown as mysterious balloons drift into critical airspace, raising security concerns and disrupting travel plans.
Pilot dies during Manchester-bound flight from Majorca
A commercial flight from Majorca to Manchester declared an emergency after the captain suffered a fatal medical emergency, forcing first officer to make emergency landing.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
United Airlines emergency landing after windshield crack
A United Airlines Boeing 767 was compelled to execute an emergency landing at Chicago's O'Hare Airport following a dramatic windshield fracture, with speculation pointing to unusual weather phenomena as the potential cause.
Air India flight sabotage scare: Disaster narrowly avoided
Exclusive investigation reveals how an Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco narrowly escaped catastrophe after suspected deliberate interference with cockpit controls.
Teen shot dead during memorial for murder victim
A St. Louis community is reeling after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot during a balloon release ceremony honouring another murder victim, marking another devastating chapter in the city's ongoing violence crisis.
NASA balloon crashes in Texas desert near Roswell
A high-altitude NASA balloon experiment carrying advanced space technology crash-landed in the Texas desert, scattering debris across remote ranchland near Roswell.
Man accused of attempted rape on easyJet flight to Manchester
Shocking court case reveals allegations of sexual assault at 35,000 feet as passenger faces trial for attempted rape during UK domestic flight.
Passenger dies on Amsterdam flight, emergency landing in Canada
A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Canada after a female passenger suffered a medical emergency and died, sparking an investigation into in-flight medical incidents.
Texas Balloon Crash: Agents Scramble Over Space Crops
Federal agents race to remote Texas field after experimental balloon carrying mysterious space crops crashes in dramatic incident raising national security concerns
Man dies in Bristol hot air balloon fall tragedy
A scenic hot air balloon flight over Bristol turned to tragedy when a passenger fell to his death, leaving multiple others injured in a devastating incident that has shocked the local community.
Man falls to death from hot air balloon in tragic accident
A man tragically fell to his death from a hot air balloon in Northamptonshire, just moments after purchasing a flight for a police officer. The incident, now under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, has sent shockwaves through the lo
Hot Air Balloon Crash in Surrey: 13 Escape Injury
A hot air balloon carrying 13 people crash-landed in a Surrey field, prompting a major emergency response. Discover the details of the incident near Dunsfold and the miraculous escape with only minor injuries.
Man dies after falling from hot air balloon in West Sussex
A man has tragically died after falling from a hot air balloon during a flight over West Sussex. Emergency services rushed to the scene near South Downs, but the man was pronounced dead. An investigation is underway.
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