Exodus risks army aviation future, crash inquiry told
Junior army personnel were being promoted prematurely because of an exodus of experience, a corporal has told an inquiry into a fatal helicopter crash.
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Pilot ‘heavily intoxicated’ before fatal hotel crash
A drunk pilot's decision to take a helicopter from a Queensland airport hangar and fly it around a tourist spot before fatally crashing remains a mystery.
Airport scrutiny follows ‘inside job’ helicopter crash
Security of airports remains in focus after a "misappropriated" chopper crashed into a CBD hotel, with one aviation expert saying a review would be worthwhile.
Farewell party before pilot crashed chopper into hotel
A pilot who fatally crashed a helicopter into a hotel was a ground crew employee who earlier attended a farewell party, a charter company says.
Mystery surrounds fatal ‘unauthorised’ chopper flight
Authorities are investigating how a chopper was flown out of a far north Queensland airport and crashed into a hotel, with hundreds evacuated.
Families prepare to ID victims of Brazilian plane crash
The families of 62 people killed in an air crash in Brazil are gathering at a morgue and hotels in Sao Paulo as experts work to identify the victims' remains.
Emergency declared after chopper crashes into hotel
A helicopter has crashed into the roof of a hotel in Cairns, in Queensland's far north, with hundreds of guests evacuated and others warned to avoid the area.
Pilot ejects to escape crash during military exercise
An Italian fighter pilot is recovering in hospital after his warplane "encountered an unknown issue" and crashed during military exercises in remote Australia.
Plane slips off runway at Nepal airport, killing 18
Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a plane carrying 19 people slipped off the runway and crashed at the Nepal capital's airport.
Pilots killed as two helicopters crash in cattle muster
Two helicopters have crashed with both pilots killed shortly after taking off during a cattle muster at a remote station, with authorities to investigate.
War games resume as Italian jet crash recovery starts
Defence and police are working to recover part of an Italian fighter jet that crashed in a remote part of the Northern Territory during military exercises.
Engine failure risk warning before fatal chopper crash
Air crew were warned of the risk of engine failure ahead of a fatal army helicopter crash off the Queensland coast, an inquiry has been told.
High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told
Pilots were concerned about taking on multiple roles leading to fatigue and distraction before a fatal army helicopter crash, an inquiry has been told.
Aircraft hit by deadly turbulence returns to Singapore
The aircraft that encountered deadly turbulence flying over Myanmar has returned to Singapore after it was diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing.
No more meals when seatbelt sign on: Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines is adopting a more cautious approach to turbulence after a mid-air incident killed one person and left dozens critically injured.
Australian Singapore Airlines passenger reveals terror
An Australian passenger on the Singapore Airlines flight has recounted the "horrifying" moment the plane plunged during the deadly flight.
Thai hospitals treat 43 Singapore Airlines passengers
Forty-three patients injured on a Singapore Airlines flight that hit deadly turbulence are being treated in three hospitals in Bangkok.
Iran’s Supreme Leader leads prayers at Raisi funeral
Iran's late president's funeral is being held ahead of an early election at a time of worsening strains between the clerical leadership and wider society.
Passengers shaken after deadly turbulence-struck flight
A Singapore Airlines jet carrying 56 Australians has fallen into an air pocket, causing severe turbulence and leaving a man dead of a suspected heart attack.
Australians return home after deadly plane turbulence
Relieved passengers from the deadly Singapore Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Thailand after turbulence have started returning to Australia.
One dead as turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
A person has died and 30 others have been injured as a Singapore Airlines flight plummeted in severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing.
Iran’s hardliner president killed in helicopter crash
Iran's leadership has vowed no change to the country's path after President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash.
Mum one of two killed after glider crashes near airport
A light aircraft crash has claimed the lives of two people, including a Melbourne mother, near an airport in Victoria's northeast.
Airport disruption as firies strike over ‘extreme risk’
Aviation firefighters will cause major school holiday travel disruptions when they strike over claims staff shortages are posing "extreme risks" for passengers.
Traffic controller didn’t issue warning before crash
Victoria's chief coroner is investigating a mid-air collision between two training-flight planes, which claimed the lives of four pilots.
NZ seizing black boxes from flight that injured 50
At least 50 passengers have been injured after a plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland experienced a "technical problem".
Lack of oxygen to be investigated in fatal plane crash
Investigations are ongoing into a firefighting surveillance plane crash, which killed three people in November, with the possibility of hypoxia being examined.
Russia, Ukraine argue over warning about PoW flight
Ukraine has rejected an assertion by a Russian MP that Ukrainian intelligence was warned about a Russian military transport plane carrying prisoners of war.
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 65 of its own POWs
Moscow has accused Ukraine of shooting down a Russian military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada
A plane carrying Rio Tinto workers has crashed while heading to a diamond mine in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, leaving an unconfirmed number dead.
Two men killed as light plane crashes in Queensland
A light aircraft has crashed in Queensland's Scenic Rim, killing two men, with police appealing for anyone with footage of the incident to come forward.