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Dec 03 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery: MH370 Search Restarts After a Decade

A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, the search is back on. Ocean Infinity, a U. S. marine robotics company, is set to resume the hunt for the missing plane starting December 30. This isn't their first attempt. They previously searched for about six weeks earlier this year but calle

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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

Old Planes, New Problems: UPS Delays and Safety Checks

UPS has decided to keep its older planes on the ground for a while. This comes after a serious accident involving one of their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes. The crash happened in Louisville, Kentucky, and sadly, 14 people lost their lives. Many others were hurt. This has led UPS to take a closer l

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Taking Flight: How a New Law Aims to Boost Mental Health in Aviation

A new law is making waves in the world of aviation. The Mental Health in Aviation Act (MHAA) is set to change how pilots and air traffic controllers deal with mental health issues. This law wants to make it easier for them to get the help they need without fear of losing their jobs. The MHAA was in

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Nov 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Avoiding Airspace Chaos: FCC Moves Forward with Spectrum Sale

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step forward by unanimously voting to proceed with the auction of a vital wireless spectrum. This spectrum is essential for cutting-edge technologies and aims to prevent a repeat of the previous year's clash between airlines and telecom

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Nov 18 2025CRIME

A Pilot's Descent and Redemption

A former pilot's life took a sharp turn in 2023 when he tried to shut down a plane's engines mid-flight. This event, which could have been disastrous, ended with the plane landing safely, thanks to the quick actions of the flight crew. The pilot, Joseph Emerson, was off-duty and sitting in the cockp

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Nov 10 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Shipping Woes: How Grounded Planes Might Affect Your Packages

The recent grounding of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stirred up concerns about potential delays in holiday shipping. This decision came after a tragic crash involving a UPS MD-11 plane in Louisville, Kentucky, which resulted in 14 fatalities.

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Air Travel Takes a Hit: How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Flights

The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to cut flights at major airports, including DFW International and Dallas Love Field. This is a big deal because it's the first time something like this has happened. The FAA says th

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Nov 05 2025BUSINESS

Old Planes Still Soaring: The Case of UPS's MD-11

Airplanes have a longer life than many people think. The UPS cargo plane that crashed in Louisville was a 34-year-old MD-11. While this might seem ancient for a passenger plane, it's not uncommon in the world of air freight. The crash has sparked discussions about the lifespan of aircraft. Age isn'

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Oct 22 2025SCIENCE

A Balloon's Unlikely Encounter with a Plane

A recent incident raised eyebrows when a weather balloon might have caused a crack in a United Airlines plane's windshield. The flight, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, had to make an unexpected stop in Salt Lake City. This event has sparked discussions about the safety of weather balloons and th

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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Pilot Takes Flight to a New Role in Aviation Safety

The White House has put forward a new name for a key role in aviation safety. John DeLeeuw, a seasoned pilot and safety expert from American Airlines, is set to join the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He's taking over a spot left empty after the recent dismissal of a previous appointee

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