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Agape Flights, a Florida-based missionary aviation ministry, confirmed that its Embraer 110 Bandeirante aircraft, registration N315AF, was found in the mountains of Haiti after disappearing from radar over Jérémie on February 5, and the organization believes there were no survivors.

The Embraer 110 began its day at Venice Municipal Airport (VNC) in Florida, the longtime home base of Agape Flights. N316AF departed Venice at 0734 local time bound for North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) in the Bahamas, a common refueling stop for Haiti-bound missionary flights from Florida. The aircraft arrived in Eleuthera at 0905 and departed again at 0936, this time bound for Cap-Haïtien International Airport (CAP) on Haiti’s northern coast.

Flight tracking data shows the next leg of the journey listed with estimated times rather than confirmed radar tracking. The aircraft was shown departing Cap-Haïtien at 1318, with a last estimated position near Jérémie at 1351. A subsequent track shows the aircraft first appearing near Jérémie at 1433 local time, with contact lost four minutes later at 1437 over mountainous terrain southeast of the city.

Jérémie lies along the southwestern coast of Haiti’s southern peninsula, roughly 180 miles from Port-au-Prince. It remains unclear whether the aircraft actually landed in Jérémie or was transiting the area when tracking ceased.

The aircraft was built in 1980 and was 46 years old at the time of the accident.

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🎉✈️ History in the Skies!
The brand-new Lufthansa 100th Anniversary Airbus A350 — sporting the stunning centennial livery — has touched down on its first flight to San Francisco on 4th Feb, 2026! 🇺🇸🌉 This special aircraft is part of Lufthansa’s centenary celebration fleet, marking 100 years of connecting the world with style, innovation, and a striking design that celebrates a century of flight.

From Munich to San Francisco, this flight isn’t just a journey — it’s a tribute to a century of exploration and aviation excellence. 🛫✨

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Feb 6, 2026: Ryanair Flight FR2338 from LONDON (STN) to VERONA (VRN) declared emergency 45 mins into the flight over Belgium at around 12:15 UTC at FL070.

The Boeing 737-8AS crew aborted the onward journey and diverted to BRUSSELS (CRL) where they landed safely.

The reason for emergency is not known so far. This is a developing story.

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A potentially catastrophic near miss was narrowly averted on Thursday after an SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo reportedly attempted to take off from a taxiway at Brussels International Airport.

As a signal of just how serious this incident was, the aircraft has now been grounded after it reached a maximum ground speed of 123 miles per hour before the pilots carried out an emergency stop.

On Thursday night, at around 9:44 pm, SAS flight SK-2590 from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Copenhagen (CPH) was cleared by air traffic controllers in the airport control tower to take off from Runway 07L.

The seven-year-old Airbus A320neo (registration: SE-ROM) had departed its gate at Terminal A and taxiied around the apron area of the airport on a taxiway known as INN and OUT, running perpendicular to runway 07L, as well as an adjacent taxiway.

The pilots of flight SK-2590 were meant to continue past the perpendicular taxiway known as E1 and then turn left onto Runway 07L. Instead, aircraft tracking data provided by Flight Radar 24 shows that the plane turned left onto taxiway E1.

From there, the plane started to accelerate for takeoff, reaching an estimated speed of 107 knots, or 123 miles per hour, before the pilots realized their mistake and made an emergency stop on the tarmac.

Despite the speed at which the plane suddenly stopped, no injuries were reported, and the aircraft was able to return to the gate, where the flight was immediately cancelled.

The aircraft has since been taken out of service, perhaps indicating that some damage was caused during the emergency stop, or, at the very least, that engineering checks need to be completed before it can be released back into service.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the airline explained: “Safety is our absolute priority. We are currently conducting a thorough internal investigation alongside local authorities to understand the sequence of events.”

Expect Belgian accident investigators to also probe this incident, given just how serious the consequences of this near miss could have been.

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Feb 5, 2026: Alaska Airlines Flight AS255 from ANCHORAGE (ANC) to KAILUA-KONA (KOA) declared emergency 2 hrs into the flight over Gulf of Alaska at around 1:43 UTC at FL330.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 crew then aborted the onward journey and returned to ANCHORAGE for a safe landing at around 03:40 UTC, 2 hrs after declaring emergency.

The reason for emergency is not known so far. This is a developing story.

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Before the fatal crash, the crew on board the plane that crashed misunderstood directions given by air traffic control, according to a new NTSB report

After being told they were cleared to approach a runway, the crew replied that they were "cleared to land," the NTSB said — which prompted controllers to inform the plane twice that it did not have that clearance.

As the controller issued multiple low altitude alerts, they “received no further radio communication from the flight crew"

New details are emerging after six people died when a Mexican Navy plane crashed in Texas.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) previously stated the crash occurred west of the Galveston Causeway around 3:15 p.m. local time on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Mexico's Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) said eight people were on board the aircraft at the time.

Six people — the pilot, co-pilot, two members of the flight crew and two passengers — died in the crash, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), viewed by PEOPLE. Two others, identified as a flight nurse and the mom of a young burn patient, survived with serious injuries.

According to a preliminary report released by the NTSB, and viewed by PEOPLE, the crew on board the Beechcraft B300 misunderstood the directions from the air traffic controller shortly before the crash.

At one point in their communications, Houston Approach Control informed the flight crew that "ceilings were 300 ft" at Scholes International Airport, indicating low visibility. Asked if the flight crew wanted to continue their approach, the crew answered affirmatively.

At another point, the crew seemed to misunderstand instructions from air traffic control, replying that they were "cleared to land" at a particular runway, when controllers had only said they were cleared to approach, according to the report.

Controllers then advised the flight crew twice that they were not cleared for landing, before telling them to "contact the tower," which the flight crew acknowledged. But as the controller issued multiple low altitude alerts, they “received no further radio communication from the flight crew.”

Witnesses reported hearing an airplane flying over their location shortly before the crash, including one who, according to the NTSB, said he heard the sound of the airplane’s engine “pull back” before going to full power “as if they were going to attempt a go-around.”

Another group of witnesses who were on a nearby boat said they briefly heard and saw the plane overhead before hearing what sounded like the aircraft hitting the water.

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Airport emergency crews were called Wednesday to respond to a parked FedEx cargo plane after its nose gear collapsed outside a hangar at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Airport fire and rescue crews were called to a report of a nose gear collapse on a parked cargo jet, a BWI-Marshall official told WBAL-TV 11 News. No injuries were reported.

FedEx sent a statement, saying: "We are aware of an incident involving one of our parked aircraft undergoing maintenance in Baltimore. No one was injured as a result of this incident, and we are thankful for the swift response of our team members and first responders."

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✈️ Ever wondered what’s inside the Queen of the Skies?

This stunning cross-section of the Boeing 747 reveals the hidden world beneath the cabin walls — and it’s pure aviation magic.

🔍 What you’re actually looking at:

🟢 The Circular Fuselage Frame
That giant ring structure is made of aluminum frames and stringers. This shape isn’t just aesthetic — it evenly distributes pressurization forces at 35,000 feet. Basically, it keeps everyone breathing comfortably while cruising above the clouds.

💺 Cabin Floor Beams
See the platform running across the middle? That’s the structural floor grid holding hundreds of passengers, galleys, lavatories, and overhead bins — all supported by lightweight but incredibly strong composite and metal beams.

🎒 Lower Deck Cargo Hold
Below the cabin floor is where luggage, cargo containers, and sometimes even live animals travel. On long-haul flights, this space is a logistics masterpiece.

🔧 Wiring, Ducts & Systems Highways
Behind those panels run miles of electrical wiring, air-conditioning ducts, hydraulic lines, and control cables. A modern jet is basically a flying city of systems packed into a metal tube.

👑 Why the 747 is Special
The 747’s wide fuselage was revolutionary in the 1970s. It made dual aisles possible, increased passenger capacity, and changed global travel forever. Few aircraft have shaped aviation history like this legend.

Next time you’re on a flight, just remember — behind those walls is an engineering marvel holding everything together at nearly the speed of sound.

Aviation isn’t just travel… it’s mechanical art in motion. ✨

Would you walk through a life-size cross-section like this?

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Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back Tuesday, 3-Feb-2026 after an engine issue was detected shortly after takeoff in Texas.

Fire department officials confirmed that crews reported smoke coming from one of the aircraft’s engines.

Delta Air Lines said flight 1676 took off from San Antonio International Airport in the morning and was headed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia.

After crews reported the engine issue, the Airbus A320, carrying 136 passengers and six crew members, returned to the airport and landed safely.

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Akasa Air inducted its 33rd aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, which arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on 4 February 2026. This addition marks the airline's second fleet expansion since January 2026 as it scales up to become one of the world’s top 30 airlines by the end of the decade.

Key details of the new induction include:

All-Women Pilot Crew: The ferry flight from Seattle was operated by Captain Svetlana Pereira and First Officer Karen Noronha.

Delivery Route: The aircraft journeyed from Seattle, USA, with technical stopovers in Keflavik, Iceland, and Larnaca, Cyprus, before reaching India.

Aircraft Registration: The new plane is registered as VT-YBM.

Enhanced Features: It is equipped with next-generation Safran Z200 seats, offering improved recline, ergonomic support, and integrated USB-A and USB-C charging ports.

Expanding Network: With this 33rd aircraft, the airline continues to support its network of 26 domestic and 6 international destinations, including recent additions like Dibrugarh.

Future Pipeline: Akasa Air has a total firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with over 190 more scheduled for delivery over the next six years.

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