No Recent Reports of FAA Firings Under Trump Administration
No current reports indicate mass FAA firings under the Trump administration, which ended in January 2021.
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Delta Plane Flips on Landing in Toronto Snowstorm; 17 Injured
Seventeen people were injured when a Delta Air Lines plane flipped upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport during a snowstorm.
Supersonic Comeback: Colorado Company Breaks Sound Barrier
A Colorado aerospace company moves closer to reviving commercial supersonic air travel after breaking the sound barrier in a historic test flight.
Mystery Deepens: Missing Black Box Data in Jeju Air Crash
Investigators are puzzled as the black box on a Jeju Air flight stopped recording minutes before crashing in South Korea, raising new questions about the disaster that killed 179 people.
China’s Homegrown C919 Jet Launches Regular Shanghai-Hong Kong Flights
China Eastern Airlines has begun regular flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong using the domestically produced C919 jetliner, marking a milestone in China’s aviation industry.
Black Boxes Recovered from Fatal South Korean Plane Crash
The Accident Investigation Committee has retrieved the two flight recorders from the crashed passenger plane in South Korea that killed over 120 people.
Tragic Plane Crash at South Korea’s Muan Airport Claims 29 Lives
A tragic plane crash at South Korea’s Muan Airport has claimed at least 29 lives, with officials warning the death toll may rise. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate.
China Forms New Department to Boost Thriving Low-Altitude Economy
China establishes a new department to propel its booming low-altitude economy, focusing on drones and aerial technology to drive innovation and growth.
Malaysia to Resume Search for Missing Flight MH370 After 10 Years
Malaysia announces plans to resume the search for missing Flight MH370, nearly a decade after the plane disappeared with 239 people on board.
China’s Homegrown AG100 Trainer Aircraft Launches Commercial Operations
China’s AG100 trainer aircraft enters commercial operation, marking a significant leap in the nation’s aviation industry and pilot training capabilities.