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Lithuania releases interim report into DHL cargo crash, confirms human error

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The Transport Accident and Incident Investigations Division of Lithuanias Ministry of Justice has published an interim report regarding the safety investigation into the crash of a DHL cargo aircraft in Vilnius in late November 2024. At 03:27:56, the co-pilot noticed that the flaps were retracted.

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Boeing 737-400F destroyed after inflight fire and emergency landing in Brazil   

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The aircraft, operated by all-cargo airline Total Linhas Aereas was operating a domestic cargo flight from Vitoria to Sao Paulo when the crew received a cargo fire warning, forcing the emergency landing. This action occurred once all the remaining cargo had been removed from the aircraft.

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Lithuanian prosecutors suspect human error in DHL Vilnius crash, probe continues

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The Prosecutor Generals Office of Lithuania has stated that the crash of a DHL cargo aircraft in Vilnius in late November 2024 was likely due to human error, based on all currently available evidence. This system is crucial for wing deployment, which could have led to the aircrafts descent.

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Air Canada launches non-stop inaugural B787 flight from Vancouver to Manila

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Air Canadas campaign to kick-off the inaugural service between Vancouver and Canada featured a number of its employees in Canada who are of Filipino descent. “At a time where we are focused on expanding our global markets, this new flight will benefit tourism, trade and strengthen our overall economy, Eby added.

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DHL Boeing 767 freighter twice returns to Amsterdam with flap issue

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On the day in question, DHL Air (Austria) Boeing 767-300ER freighter was operating a routine cargo flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport to London-Luton Airport as flight QY6700. Having received clearance to do so, the plane turned south and began its descent back towards Schiphol.

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Airbus BelugaXL forced to make emergency landing in Amsterdam 

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However, as the aircraft crossed the border between France and Belgium, the crew set 7700 on the aircraft’s transponder (indicating an inflight emergency) and requested an immediate descent and diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands, some 90 miles (144km) off the aircraft’s nose.

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Musk’s SpaceX launches Starship test flight, catches booster: video

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After sending the second-stage Starship rocket on its mission, the booster separated at an altitude of approximately 74 kilometers (about 46 miles) and initiated its descent back to the launch site. CT (12:25 GMT) from SpaceX’s Boca Chica launch site.

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