FAA investigating small aircraft crash in Pacific Ocean off coast of Half Moon Bay
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed to Fox News Digital that a small plane bound for Hawaii crashed into the Pacific Ocean with two passengers on board, about 40 miles off the coast of Half Moon Bay. Authorities said a twin-turboprop de Havilland DHC-6 aircraft crashed into the ocean near Half Moon Bay at around […]
Six Russian aircraft intercepted near Alaska airspace during US military training exercises: NORAD
The North American Aerospace Defense Force issued a statement Saturday that it had intercepted six Russian aircraft flying off the coast of Alaska. In a press release about Thursday’s incident, NORAD said it “detected, tracked, positively identified and intercepted six Russian aircraft operating within and near the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).” Ukraine benefits […]
Four Russian aircraft shot down near Ukrainian border
Two Russian fighter jets and two military helicopters were shot down near the Ukrainian border on Saturday, and a fifth crashed on the Russian side on Saturday, according to Russian media reports. According to the independent Russian news site Kommersant, in Russia’s Bryansk region, which borders northeastern Ukraine, Su-34 fighter-bombers, Su-35 fighters and two Mi-8 […]
Crews search for downed aircraft off Southern California’s San Clemente Island
Rescuers were searching for three people reported missing after a Navy contractor’s plane crashed off the coast of California early Wednesday morning. U.S. Coast Guard spokesman Levi Reed said the aircraft, the Phoenix Learjet, was carrying three people when it crashed into the Pacific Ocean about a mile southwest of U.S. Navy-owned San Clemente Island, […]
Jill Biden returns to Denver because of ‘aircraft issue,’ spokeswoman
First Lady Jill Biden’s scheduled flight to Michigan was forced to return to Denver on Monday due to “aircraft problems,” her press secretary said. “Everyone is safe. We’re back on the ground in Denver.” 71-year-old spokeswoman Vanessa Valdivia tweeted at 2:20 p.m. ET Biden’s visit to the Great Lakes States “will be postponed to a […]
First lady’s plane diverted due to aircraft issue
First Lady Jill Biden’s plane was returned to Colorado after experiencing aircraft problems en route to Michigan on Monday. The plane landed safely in Denver Monday afternoon after taking off from Colorado to ferry the first lady to Michigan. “Everyone is safe. We’re back on the ground in Denver,” said her spokesperson Vanessa Valdivia. said […]
Iranian media claims naval forces warned US Navy aircraft against entering its airspace
Iranian media on Sunday said the country’s navy had warned that US Navy reconnaissance planes would cross the Sea of Oman and enter Iranian airspace. According to semi-official Tasnim news agencyAs a U.S. Navy EP-3E was about to enter Iranian airspace over the Sea of Oman, the Iranian navy “warned the aircraft and prevented unauthorized […]
Russia flying more armed aircraft over US bases
Lt. Gen. Michael E. Crilla testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on February 8, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN Roy FrancisUpdated 2:28 PM PT – Thursday, March 16, 2023 General Michael Crilla explained that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has seen more “unprofessional and dangerous” behavior from Russian aircraft […]
Russia demands US keep aircraft away from its airspace
Moscow on Wednesday warned the United States to keep its planes out of airspace claimed by Russia as the two countries exchanged responsibility for shooting down a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea. Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s ambassador to Washington, said a US drone had “deliberately and provocatively” approached Moscow’s airspace, forcing Russia to react. […]
US evaluating 2 Ukrainian pilots for attack aircraft after Ukraine pleas for F-16s: report
The US military is reportedly evaluating two Ukrainian pilots for their skills in attack aircraft, including F-16s, at Arizona Air Force Base. Two pilots are undergoing simulator evaluations this week, and the United States may accept up to 12 pilots for the program, according to NBC. U.S. military trainers are reportedly trying to expand pilot […]
