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‘Mayday, no thrust, losing power’: The call that sealed the fate of flight 171
Exactly what caused flight 171 to fall back to Earth will be investigated.

First fatal crash for Dreamliner as Air India jet goes down
An Air India 787-8 crashed into a dorm shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad.

Air India crash: What went wrong? Experts study video of plane’s descent
New York Times: Plane looked as if 'it should be climbing and in fact it’s descending'.

Dawn Aerospace sells its first spaceplane – what the US buyer paid
The Aurora can reach 100km altitude, achieving three minutes of microgravity.

Air India flight crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad
Officials say the Boeing 787 aircraft had 242 passengers and crew on board when the accident occurred.

'Tragic accident': London-bound flight crashes in India, 242 on board
Large clouds of smoke are visible in the area.

Ex-flight attendant convicted of fraudulently booking 120 free flights
Alexander faces up to 90 years in prison for multiple fraud-related charges.

Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.

Jetstar ditches Singapore-based operator for more NZ, Australia focus
Aircraft will be redeployed to New Zealand and Australia from Asia.

Russia launches record 479 drones at Ukraine in latest escalation
Seventy buildings, including homes and a nursery, were damaged in Rivne.

Twenty people survive plane crash shortly after takeoff
The skydiving plane crashed shortly after departing Tullahoma Regional Airport.

Rolls-Royce responds after Air NZ complains, airline group blasts manufacturers
Airline chief says Christmas promises he gets keep going unfulfilled.

Singapore Airlines bringing giant jet to Auckland
A double-decker Airbus is to fly to Auckland as visitor numbers from the city-state grow.

Airline group IATA slams ‘unacceptable’ engine problems, delays
And 'outrage' over sustainable fuel also emerges.

First Kiwi in space
Mark Rocket was one of six passengers on Blue Origin’s 12th human spaceflight early yesterday (NZT). Video / Blue Origin

Rapid unscheduled disassembly: Musk's Starship hits turbulence again
The first-stage booster blew up instead of splashing down in the Gulf.

'Game-changer' domestic jet flights return to Hamilton after 25 years
Air New Zealand announced it would operate a 171-seat Airbus A320 on a key route.

Aerospace entrepreneur to make history as first New Zealander in space
Mark Rocket's passion for space led him to change his surname 25 years ago.

Six killed in plane crash as fog blanketed San Diego neighbourhood
The Cessna 550 crashed in San Diego at 3.47 am amid dense fog.

CAA grounds flight school's planes for ‘safety reasons’
NZICPA trains international and domestic pilots, including for IndiGo.

Boeing to pay $1.9b to settle criminal probe into fatal plane crashes
The settlement dismisses a criminal charge without requiring a guilty plea.