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Richard Goldstein
2025-08-08 21:04:43
United States
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Astronaut James Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, Dies at 97

He led the three-man crew that survived a near catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, and was later immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie “Apollo 13.”

Aishvarya Kavi
2025-08-06 00:02:30
United States
Airlines and Airplanes

Spirit Airlines Pilot Is Charged With Stalking Two Children

The pilot, Dominic Cipolla, was arrested in July while on duty at New Orleans International Airport, the airline said.

Karoun Demirjian
2025-08-02 03:01:48
United States
Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters

Army Pilots Might Have Struggled to See Passenger Jet Before D.C. Crash

Light pollution from Washington and the passenger jet’s dim lights might have contributed to difficulties spotting American Airlines Flight 5342 before the collision on Jan. 29, Army experts said.

Adeel Hassan
2025-07-30 18:01:36
United States
Crime and Criminals

Delta Pilot Arrested in Cockpit Faces 24 Felonies in Child Sex Case

The pilot was removed from the cockpit of a plane after it landed in San Francisco on Saturday night. A woman was also charged in a related felony complaint.

Adeel Hassan
2025-07-28 18:02:13
United States
Airlines and Airplanes

Pilot Facing Child Sex Abuse Materials Charges Is Arrested After Flight, U.S. Says

The pilot was led away while the crew and passengers remained on board, according to eyewitness reports.

Mark Walker And Neil Vigdor
2025-07-26 00:01:17
United States
California

2 Crew Members Are Hurt as Southwest Plane Plunges Abruptly After Takeoff

The sudden maneuver was made during a Friday flight out of California after two collision safety alerts sounded in the cockpit, causing the pilots to take evasive action, the airline said.

John Yoon And Mark Walker
2025-07-21 18:00:13
United States
Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters

Did Jeju Air Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine Before Deadly Crash?

Investigators found the Jeju Air flight crash-landed with only its badly damaged right engine on, but experts warned against drawing early conclusions.

Alexander Nazaryan
2025-07-19 21:00:58
United States
Defense and Military Forces

Overlooked No More: Polina Gelman: Fearless ‘Night Witch’ Who Haunted Nazi Troops

She was a navigator with an all-female unit of Soviet aviators who attacked German troops at night, whooshing in wooden planes like witches on broomsticks.