Trump unveiled a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 that will serve as a new Air Force One and lead a July 4 flyover marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. The aircraft has drawn bipartisan criticism over security and ethics concerns, while retrofit cost estimates vary widely.
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Edwards Air Force Base identified the eight men killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test mission tied to the bomber’s radar modernization program. The Air Force says the cause remains under investigation and initial findings could take up to six months.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Officials said emergency crews responded, the airfield was closed and no immediate information was available on casualties or the cause.
Families gathered in Ahmedabad and elsewhere to mark one year since Air India Flight 171 crashed, killing 260 people. Investigators say evidence is still being analysed, leaving relatives waiting for a final account of the disaster.
Federal investigators said a United Boeing 767 was too slow and low before it struck a light pole near Newark Liberty International Airport. The plane landed safely, but debris damaged a tractor-trailer and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain returned mid-flight after a Bluetooth device named "BOMB" triggered a security alert. Passengers were evacuated and re-screened before continuing the journey hours later.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing to strengthen ties, sign multiple agreements, and discuss global conflicts. Energy cooperation and the Ukraine war were key topics, with no breakthrough on a major gas pipeline deal.
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agree on modest trade deals and a new framework for cooperation, but experts see few immediate breakthroughs. Key issues like Taiwan and Iran remain unresolved as both sides prepare for Xi’s visit to Washington.