A timeline of key moments leading to Japan planes colliding. Human error is seen as a possible cause

It only took 18 minutes to evacuate the 379 passengers of Japan Airlines Flight 516 after their plane burst into flames just after touchdown at Tokyo’s Haneda airport Tuesday evening. A smaller coast guard Bombardier Dash-8 aircraft, preparing to take off to deliver urgent aid to quake-hit central Japan, was using the same runway when … Read more

Boeing urges inspections of 737 Max planes for ‘possible loose bolt’

The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022. Peter Cziborra | Reuters Boeing is urging airlines to inspect 737 Max planes to look for a “possible loose bolt” in the rudder control system, the latest quality issue to affect the manufacturer’s bestselling jetliner. The company … Read more

Austrian court acquits Blackwater founder and 4 others over export of modified crop-spraying planes

An Austrian court has acquitted five people, including the founder of the Blackwater security firm, who were accused of exporting two crop-spraying aircraft that were allegedly refitted for military purposes without the necessary permits BERLIN — An Austrian court on Thursday acquitted five people, including the founder of the Blackwater security firm, who were accused … Read more

What Is Happening With the ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ Remake?

The Big Picture Hollywood may be open to original content, but sequels and remakes will continue to dominate the industry for years to come. A Planes, Trains and Automobiles remake was announced in 2020, but there has been little news about the project since then. The original film was a comedic masterpiece with both funny … Read more

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near island

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said the figure was current for the 24 hours up to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday and that 37 … Read more

Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of ‘highly concerning’ aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has released footage of some of the more than 180 intercepts of U.S. warplanes by Chinese aircraft that have occurred in the last two years — more than the total amount over the previous decade and part of a trend U.S. military officials called concerning. The photos and video were … Read more