Cargo plane carrying 38 people crashes on way to Antarctica
The Chilean air force has said that a cargo plane carrying 38 people that was headed for Antarctica, has crashed before reaching its destination. Rescue teams have been unable to find any survivors but did find debris belonging to the plane. It is currently unknown what caused the crash although an investigation has been launched into the matter.
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Air India plane crash kills 18 people
Air India plane crash kills 18 people
An Air India Express plane crashed in the South Indian state of Kerala after skidding off the runway and breaking into two while landing at Kozhikode Calicut International Airport. At least 18 people died in the crash, including both pilots, with up to 30 others receiving treatment for serious injuries, according to CV Anand, Central Industrial Security Force's Inspector General
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Pakistan International Airline suspends 150 pilots over bogus licenses
Pakistan’s national carrier, PIA has suspended 150 pilots over license frauds after a deadly crash in the country last month. The announcement comes a day after an initial investigation found the human error was primarily responsible for a PIA plane crash that killed 98 people in southern Pakistan last month. "Out of our 434 pilots, 150 will be grounded as of today," PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan told Al Jazeera
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Plane forced to land in Syria due to Israel attacks
Plane forced to land in Syria due to Israel attacks
An Airbus A320 carrying 172 passengers en route from Tehran to Damascus was forced to undertake an emergency landing in the Khmeimim Air Base under Russian control, narrowly escaping Syrian air defense systems which were on high alert due to Israeli air raids. A timely intervention from Damascus airport dispatchers proved crucial in enabling the passenger plane's safe escort from the danger zone.
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Australian bushfire smoke has gone from New Zealand to Chile
Smoke from the numerous Australian bushfires has traveled even further than New Zealand, making it all the way to Latin America. Satellite imaging shows the smoke moving across the Pacific and into Chile. The fires have shown no sign of stopping and are producing even more smoke, New Zealand has decided to send aid to Australia to help with the relief efforts.
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