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A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Crimea on Wednesday, killing 29 people on board. File photo: Xinhua/Sputnik
Russia

Russian military plane crashes into Crimea cliff, killing 29 people

The crash was likely due to a technical failure, with no survivors reported.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Restriction on power banks on flights should not have come as a surprise

US military

United Airlines jet has close call with US Army helicopter, prompting probe

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United States

US officials play down controller ‘distraction’ in LaGuardia crash

Investigator cautions against ‘pointing fingers’ after collision between an Air Canada jet and a truck that killed two pilots.

The Air Canada Express jet on the side of the runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Photo: AP
Aviation

Flight attendant’s survival a ‘miracle’ after ejection from jet

Strapped into her jump seat, Solange Tremblay was thrown from the wreckage at LaGuardia when the nose of the jet was severed.

Colombia

At least 66 dead as Colombia military plane crashes after take-off

Death toll rises from a Hercules C-130 transport plane crash deep in Colombia’s southern Amazon region.

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Aviation

Both pilots killed after passenger jet hits fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia

Images showed the Air Canada Express plane tilted on its tail with the nose of the aircraft ripped off.

There was extensive damage to ⁠the nose of the plane, as it tilted upwards. Photo: AP
Middle East

US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all 6 aboard

The KC-135 aircraft was part of the operation against Iran but the crash was not due to ‘hostile fire’, US Central Command said.

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South Korea

Jeju Air crash: South Korean auditor says ministry prioritised cost over safety

The audit said the transport ministry allowed 14 non-compliant localiser structures at eight airports to reduce earthwork costs.

Malaysia

Families of MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend ocean search

Families of those aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 urged ⁠the government to extend a ⁠contract with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity.

Families of passengers from both China and Malaysia, who were aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, during a remembrance event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the disappearance, in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, March 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Malaysian, Filipino killed in helicopter crash southeast of Manila

The Bell 505 helicopter was en route to Quezon when it crashed in a grassy area in Pililla town at about 7.30am.

Police officers inspect the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed in Rizal on Tuesday. Photo: Rizal Provincial Police Office
Aviation

Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, sparking rush to pick bills

Soldiers and police officers dispersed hundreds of people gathering to collect the spilled bills, as they were hindering rescue efforts.

South Korea

South Korea grounds Cobra helicopters after fatal training crash

South Korea suspends ‌operations ⁠of all AH-1S helicopters after a crash in Gapyeong killed two crew members.

Fame and celebrity

How Maxim Naumov overcame tragedy to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics

From tragedy to triumph: Maxim honoured his parents Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, both champion figure skaters from Russia, after earning his Team USA jacket.

Maxim Naumov, son of Olympian figure skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Photos: maximnaumov_/Instagram, Getty Images/AFP
Colombia

Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician

A Colombian lawmaker and a legislative candidate were on the twin-propeller plane that crashed in a mountainous region.

Wreckage of the crashed aircraft in northeastern Colombia. Photo: RTVC Noticias via Xinhua
India

Plane crashes in India, killing Maharashtra deputy chief minister and 4 others

The VSR Ventures-operated Learjet 45 aircraft went down in flames, leaving no survivors.

United States

At least 6 dead in Maine plane crash as US hit by winter storm

The Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed while taking off at Bangor International Airport.

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Japan

Video | Helicopter crash site found in Japan; 3 still missing

The sightseeing helicopter crashed into a steep crater on Mount Aso, with volcanic gases hindering recovery operations.

The sightseeing helicopter crashed into a steep crater on Mount Aso, with volcanic gases hindering recovery operations.
South Korea

Seoul airport ‘suicide flight’ threat sparks police manhunt in South Korea

A self-proclaimed pilot has threatened a crash and stabbing at Gimpo Airport in protest against the merger of Korean Air and Asiana.

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Indonesia

Indonesia finds 1 body, wreckage from missing surveillance plane

There were seven crew members and three passengers on the plane chartered to conduct air surveillance on fisheries.

Indonesia

Indonesian plane with 11 people missing, search and rescue under way

Hikers on Mount Bulusaraung have reported finding scattered debris, a logo consistent with Indonesia Air Transport markings.

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An aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport. A turboprop ATR 42-500 operated by the company was on the way from Yogyakarta to the capital city of South Sulawesi when it vanished from radar on Saturday. Photo: Indonesia Air Transport’s website
South Korea

Fury erupts over ‘mound of death’ in South Korea’s worst air disaster

Opposition MPs accuse officials of trying to bury a report that blames a known design flaw for the nation’s deadliest crash.

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The wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that crashed at Muan International Airport, South Korea, in December 2024. Photo: Reuters
South Korea

Jeju Air crash ‘man-made’: 179 deaths may have been avoided, report finds

Families seek justice as government-commissioned report blames the fatal Jeju Air crash on a concrete mound at the end of the runway.

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Malaysia

Will Ocean Infinity finally solve the flight MH370 mystery in Indian Ocean?

A new deep-sea search, armed with advanced tech and drones, restarts to find the Malaysia Airlines plane that vanished nearly 12 years ago.

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United States

Mid-air helicopter crash in US leaves 1 dead, another critically injured

Federal investigators probe crash of two helicopters over Hammonton Municipal Airport in New Jersey.

The scene after two helicopters crashed in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday. Photo: WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP
India

Duopoly of Air India, IndiGo to face challenge from 2 new airlines

The approval for Al Hind Air and FlyExpress to operate in India comes amid mounting calls to challenge the dominance of Air India and IndiGo.

Aircrafts queue up on the tarmac before taking off at Mumbai airport. Photo: AFP
Libya

Libya military chief and 7 others killed in jet crash in Turkey

Investigators are looking into a technical failure that brought down the delegation’s Falcon 50 jet shortly after take-off from Ankara.

United States

5 killed in Texas fog after crash of Mexican plane on medical mission

The Navy plane had a young patient on board, part of a non-profit’s work providing emergency transport to children with life-threatening burns.

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