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United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport  

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. The incident involving the United Airlines aircraft and a kite occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to reports.

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Norwegian B737 suffers runway overrun in Molde, close call with sea edge: video

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According to the Aviation Herald, the top of descent and initial approach phases were uneventful and routine with the aircraft beginning its descent into Molde at 18:39. Weather conditions at the time were reported as good visibility but also gusty winds with snow and rain showers in the vicinity of the airfield.

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TUI flight caught in fuel emergency as Storm Pia battered Britain  

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Before leaving Mexico, the 787-8 Dreamliner crew reviewed the weather and loaded additional fuel to account for strong winds forecast at Manchester Airport (MAN). They decided to add some discretionary fuel sufficient to be able to carry out a missed approach and still protect diversion fuel.

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Smart Skies: How IoT is transforming aircraft maintenance and operations

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This transformation is fundamentally changing how airlines oversee their fleets, improve operational efficiency, and elevate the overall passenger experience. The data collected is then analysed using sophisticated algorithms and artificial intelligence to provide actionable insights for pilots, maintenance crews and airline management.

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PIA under safety spotlight again as aircraft lands on closed runway in Lahore

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Coming less than a week after the carrier relaunched international air services to Europe, the safety spotlight has quickly fallen once again in the direction of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Approaching Lahore Airport from the south, the flight was cleared to land on runway 36R at the airport.

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South Korea orders inspection of all Boeing 737-800s after Jeju Air crash 

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The government of South Korea has ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airliners after 179 passengers died when a Jeju Air aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at Muan International Airport (MWX) on December 29, 2024. The Boeing 737-800 is widely operated by domestic low-cost carriers.

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Eurowings passengers to Norway endure 8-hour trip that ends back in Germany  

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Passengers traveling with German budget airline Eurowings from Dsseldorf in Germany to Troms in Norway were left unimpressed after an eight-hour journey that saw them landing back at the German airport from where they had originally departed.