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UN Aircraft's Emergency Landing at Aden Adde International Airport An unexpected scene unfolded at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport this past Tuesday afternoon when a United Nations-registered aircraft was compelled to make an emergency landing. The reason? A malfunction in its front landing gear, an issue that, while nerve-wracking, was adeptly managed by quick-acting aviation professionals on the ground and in the air. The aircraft in question, a DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 operated by…

In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigeria's oil market, a recent revelation has captured the attention of industry insiders and consumers alike. As of now, oil marketers are grappling with a significant challenge: the steep landing cost of fuel stands at N797.66 per liter. This scenario exists despite the concerted efforts by these marketers to curb their losses by reducing fuel purchases. One can't help but wonder: How long can this continue? As the ripple effects of a fierce price war initiated by…

Firefly Aerospace Achieves a Milestone: Touchdown on the Moon In a moment that echoes through the corridors of space exploration history, a U.S. company has successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon. This remarkable event signifies Firefly Aerospace’s ascent as only the second private lander in the world to accomplish such a feat. The mission, aptly named Blue Ghost Mission 1, touched down at 3:34 AM Eastern Time, which corresponds to a crisp 8:34 AM in Ireland, near Mons Latreille—a volcanic…

Life has a peculiar way of throwing us curveballs, doesn’t it? On a seemingly innocuous Monday, amidst the icy embrace of a post-snowstorm Toronto, an unexpected drama unfolded. Picture it: A Delta Air Lines regional jet, buffeted by merciless winds, flipped upside down as it landed at Toronto Pearson Airport, leaving 18 injured out of the 80 souls aboard. The ferocity of nature doesn’t often show mercy, but somehow, this time, lives were spared. Why did an aircraft that braves the skies end up on its back in the snow? As…

An unexpected tragedy unfolded on a sunny Friday afternoon in Malindi, a serene town along Kenya's north coast. The tranquility was abruptly shattered when a light aircraft made a dramatic crash landing on a roadside, claiming the lives of three individuals, according to local police. Kilifi County Police Commander, Joseph Ongwae, reported that the ill-fated aircraft, tagged as 5Y-CDC, departed from Malindi Airport, aiming for Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Trouble brewed shortly after takeoff when the aircraft, which was…

A pilot from Turkish Airlines met with a tragic fate, collapsing mid-air, an incident that led to an emergency descent in New York, as announced by the national flag carrier on Wednesday.The flight had originated from Seattle, a breezy city on America's West Coast, on Tuesday night, according to airline spokesperson Yahya Üstün's post on social media site X."Our Airbus 350 pilot for flight TK204 from Seattle to Istanbul fell unconscious while we soared in the sky," he shared."Despite valiant attempts at first aid, the duo of…