A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades.
Tag: Airlines and Airplanes
Boeing 737-800, a Precursor to the 737 Max, Is Used Widely.
Nearly 200 airlines use the 737-800, which makes up about 15 percent of the world’s fleet of aircraft.
South Korea’s Acting President Has Only Been in Office Since Friday
After two impeachments of leaders in two weeks, the country is deep into a political crisis.
Putin Apologizes but Does Not Take Responsibility for Azerbaijani Plane Crash
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”
What We Know About the Azerbaijani Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
The Embraer 190 was traveling to Grozny, Russia, but crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people onboard. Investigators are focusing on Russian air defense as the likely cause.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Investigators Focus on Russian Defenses as Possible Cause
Russian aviation authorities said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had hit a flock of birds. But some experts cast doubt on that account, pointing to footage showing apparent holes in the fuselage.
Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens
Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.
Small Plane Crashes Into Buildings in Brazilian City, Killing 10
At least 17 on the ground were hurt, officials said.
U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea by Apparent Friendly Fire
A U.S. Navy ship mistakenly fired at the F/A-18, whose two pilots were safely recovered, the military said.
In Syria, First Domestic Flight Since Assad’s Overthrow Lands in Aleppo
A Syrian Air flight from Damascus landed in Aleppo on Wednesday, as the transitional government tries to demonstrate its ability to run the war-shattered country.