Blast at Indian hydropower project kills 12, leaves 13 missing
A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project killed 12 workers and left 13 missing, raising questions about safety protocols at major infrastructure sites.
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A United Airlines flight to Spain turned around mid-flight after a passenger named their Bluetooth device with an offensive four-letter word, triggering a full aircraft security inspection and evacuation.
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Brown researchers reveal how V-formation birds cut wing flaps by 30% to save energy
Brown University researchers reveal that birds in V formation reduce wing flap amplitude by 30%, cutting mechanical power needs by 11% through aerodynamic wake effects that decrease thrust requirements.
Family's Perilous Flight From North Korea Offers Rare Window Into Escape Routes
A North Korean family undertook a perilous escape to seek freedom and opportunity abroad, risking their lives to leave the authoritarian regime.
Após 74 anos, destroços do voo Pan Am que matou 52 pessoas são encontrados no Atlântico
Após quase 75 anos, destroços do voo 526A da Pan Am, que caiu em 1952 matando 52 pessoas, foram localizados a 600 metros de profundidade perto de Porto Rico. A descoberta marca um marco histórico para a aviação comercial.
A330neo da GOL pode operar pela Etihad antes de chegar ao Brasil
GOL e Etihad Airways assinaram acordo que pode levar aviões Airbus A330neo da companhia brasileira a voar nos Emirados Árabes Unidos antes de iniciarem operações no Brasil, com possível arrendamento a partir de novembro de 2026.
Airbus inicia testes em voo de asas de alta envergadura no A321neo
Airbus iniciou campanha de testes em voo do programa Wing of Tomorrow para avaliar asas maiores e mais eficientes no A321neo, visando reduzir consumo de combustível em futuras aeronaves comerciais.
GM Delays EV Push, Extends Gas Vehicle Plans for Chevy and Cadillac
General Motors is scaling back electric vehicle plans for Chevy and Cadillac, extending gas-powered models instead. The shift signals a strategic retreat from aggressive EV timelines amid market challenges.
Airbus to test folding wings as aviation industry races to redesign commercial aircraft
Airbus will test folding wings on its A321neo to solve airport capacity constraints while enabling longer, energy-efficient composite wings. The technology aims to shape the next generation of commercial aircraft by 2030.
Actress Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Star, Dies in Maryland Car Crash at 19
Kaylee Hottle, 19-year-old actress known for playing Jia in Godzilla films, died in a car accident in Maryland early Tuesday morning. Investigators believe excessive speed contributed to the crash.
Perth teen arrested in mother's death; Victorian teachers strike Thursday
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his 35-year-old mother to death and injuring his 12-year-old sister in Perth. The sister managed to flee and seek help; police confirm no ongoing community risk.
Boeing regresa a Farnborough con casi 150 pedidos en su primer día
Boeing aseguró cerca de 150 pedidos en la apertura del Salón Aeronáutico de Farnborough, mientras Airbus respondió con compromisos significativos. Ambos fabricantes compiten intensamente por captar negocios de aerolíneas y empresas de arrendamiento.
Philippine Airlines Orders Up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in $7.1B Fleet Modernization
Philippine Airlines, controlled by billionaire Lucio Tan, ordered up to 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners worth potentially $7.1 billion to modernize its fleet amid post-pandemic travel growth.
At Least 27 Dead as Ferry Capsizes in Guyana; Dozens More Feared Lost
At least 27 people died when a ferry capsized in Guyana while traveling to a gold-mining outpost. Rescue crews continue searching for additional bodies as the death toll may rise significantly.
Cairo Coordinates on Horn of Africa as Ethiopia's Rise Reshapes Regional Diplomacy
Diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and US officials signal coordinated efforts to address interconnected security challenges in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea, reflecting Ethiopia's expanding regional role and maritime ambitions.
Cairo Convenes Horn of Africa Powers as Ethiopia's Rise Reshapes Regional Diplomacy
Cairo hosts diplomatic consultations with Somalia, Eritrea, and US envoy to coordinate approaches to Horn of Africa security, Red Sea stability, and Ethiopia's expanding regional role amid shifting geopolitical alignments.
Multiple volcanoes erupt globally; Sheveluch ash reaches 40,000 feet
At least 14 volcanoes worldwide showed explosive activity on July 20, 2026, with ash plumes reaching up to 40,000 feet. Major activity centered in Indonesia, Philippines, and Central America with aviation alerts issued.
Colorado Springs could become second stop on Front Range Passenger Rail by 2029
Colorado's Front Range Passenger Rail project plans to launch service by 2029 with potential expansion to Colorado Springs as a second stop, with funding potentially coming from a new sales tax.
Naufragio de ferry en Guyana deja 27 muertos y decenas desaparecidas
Un ferry se hundió frente a las costas de Guyana con más de 130 personas a bordo, dejando al menos 27 muertos y alrededor de 60 desaparecidas, mientras continúan las operaciones de rescate.
Andy Burnham faces unity challenge as Labour leader
Andy Burnham faces significant obstacles in uniting Britain's fractured center-left, with critics questioning whether his Manchester-based approach and devolution plans can bridge regional divides.
Boeing 777 da Kalitta Air arrasta cauda e solta faíscas em arremetida nos EUA
Boeing 777 cargueiro da Kalitta Air arrastou a cauda na pista durante arremetida em Ohio, gerando faíscas, mas pousou com segurança após nova tentativa sem feridos.
IndiGo faz pedido recorde de 1.000 motores LEAP-1A para frota de Airbus
A IndiGo, maior companhia aérea da Índia, fechou acordo histórico com a CFM para 1.000+ motores LEAP-1A, o maior pedido individual já realizado para essa família de motores.
Boeing 777 da Air France desvia para Fortaleza por emergência médica
Boeing 777 da Air France desvia para Fortaleza durante voo Paris-Rio após passageiro passar mal. Aeronave segue para destino final com atraso.
Airbus converte 100º A380 em laboratório voador para testar motores sustentáveis
Airbus inicia conversão do centésimo A380 fabricado, ex-Malaysia Airlines, em plataforma de testes para motores de nova geração e tecnologias sustentáveis de aviação.
JetBlue Wins $58.5M Bid for 22 Spirit Slots at LaGuardia
JetBlue won an auction for 22 flight slots previously held by Spirit Airlines at LaGuardia Airport for $58.5 million, intensifying competition for limited airport capacity in New York.