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A small business jet crash at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, resulted in five fatalities, including a 12-year-old boy. The HondaJet HA-420 was headed to Provo, Utah, when it aborted takeoff and collided with a vehicle. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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AirAsia's CEO Tony Fernandes announced plans to purchase new aircraft from Airbus, Embraer, and Comac, signaling a recovery from pandemic-related disruptions. The airline aims to restore its fleet and expand operations, despite ongoing supply chain challenges affecting the aviation industry.
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Starting December 4, Southwest Airlines will change its landing procedures, requiring flight attendants to prepare the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet. This adjustment aims to reduce in-flight turbulence injuries for both crew and passengers, following a rise in turbulence-related incidents.
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Seuk Kim, a 49-year-old pilot from Virginia, died in a plane crash while transporting rescue dogs from Maryland to Albany, New York. The crash occurred in the Catskill Mountains after Kim reportedly encountered turbulence. Two of the dogs survived and are receiving medical care, while Kim's family mourns his loss and celebrates his dedication to animal rescue.