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Boeing Describes Why Max Did Not Carry Disagree Alert

The U.S. airframer insists the lack of the alert feature did not compromise safety of the 737 Max.

Lightning Strike Considered Most Likely Cause of SSJ100 Crash

Other factors under consideration by Aeroflot accident investigators include pilot response to technical problems.

Fiery Crash of Stricken Aeroflot SSJ100 Kills at Least 41

A blaze emanating from the Superjet’s rear fuselage breaks out upon emergency landing at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.

Guimbal Suffers First Fatal U.S. Crash

A Helicopteres Guimbal G2 crashed into the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, killing both aboard.

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S-97 Crash Damage More Severe Than First Reported

NTSB factual report enumerates extensive damage in 2017 crash of Sikorsky S-97 Raider compound helicopter.

Accidents: May 2019

Preliminary and final reports

Middle East Pressure on Boeing Builds over Max

Saudi Arabia’s Flyadeal and the UAE’s Flydubai consider the Airbus A320s as alternatives to its grounded Boeings.

Pilots Reported ‘AC Voltage’ Issue before Fatal Crash

Crew of a Rockwell Sabreliner reported electrical issues before the jet crashed near New Albany, Mississippi, on April 13.

Ethiopian to Review Max Independently Before Return to Service

Ethiopian Airlines CEO says his airline will be the last to return the Max to service.

Boeing Disputes Reports it Disabled Max Disagree Alert

The U.S. airframer insists that it did not intentionally disable the feature on Southwest Airlines’ airplanes.

AINsight: Airplanes Crash for a Reason

Aircraft accident investigators subscribe to an accident-causation model to explain why airplanes crash.

Cardiff City Joins BACA Call for Urgent Action on Gray Charter

The football club that lost its newly signed player in a January 21 accident has joined BACA The Air Charter Association in calling for urgent reform.

FAA Adds 737 Max Recertification Summit for Regulators

The FAA’s 737 Max recertification safety-analysis summit on May 23 is separate from the JATR review beginning on April 29.

Van Horn Helo Testing Full Gross Autos before Crash

Witness says helicopter and "other objects" fell to ground in fatal accident

Van Horn Assures Blades Safe Following Fatal Crash

Bell 206 crashed in Arizona while on a test flight with experimental Van Horn blades.

Three Die in Sabreliner Crash

Two pilots and a passenger were killed when their Rockwell Sabreliner 265 crashed about 20 minutes after taking off from Oxford-University Airport.

FAA to Meet with U.S. Airlines, Unions on Max Review

Authorities plan to “gather facts, information, and individual views” on the status of the 737 Max grounding.

Boeing to Cut 737 Rate as Grounding Takes Still Heavier Toll

Muilenburg cites the need to prioritize more resources toward 737 Max software certification.

Ethiopian Max Pilots Followed Boeing Emergency Procedures

Investigative authorities deny that a foreign object caused AOA sensor damage.

Fatal Mishap Mars 1Q19 U.S. Bizjet Accident Stats

The March 18 fatal crash of an IAI Westwind on final approach claimed the lives of its two pilots.

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