2 h. ago Horror plane crash in Indonesia ‘kills all 11 onboard’ as rescue teams frantically search through wreckage

FEARS that a plane crash has "killed all 11 onboard" have escalated, as rescue teams frantically search through debris. The Indonesia Air Transport turboprop flight lost contact with air traffic control on Saturday, following its departure from Yogyakarta. The plane had been just 12 miles from the airport when it fell off the radar. New...

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11 h. ago Indonesia plane disappears after 'loud explosion' sparking major search for aircraft

A plane has vanished after a loud explosion was heard by locals on the ground and the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control.

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12 h. ago Plane crash in Indonesia 'kills all 11 onboard' as Indonesia rescue teams search through wreckage for victims

The Indonesia Air Transport turboprop plane took off from Yogyakarta for a two-hour flight to Makassar, South Sulawesi, but air traffic control lost contact with it just after 4am UK time.

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13 h. ago Indonesia plane vanishes after 'loud explosion' sparking major search for aircraft

A plane believed to be carrying 11 people has vanished in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, after a loud explosion was heard by locals on the ground and the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control

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14 h. ago Plane mysteriously vanishes after losing contact with air traffic control as residents ‘hear loud explosion

A PLANE has lost contact with air traffic control after locals heard a loud explosion. The aircraft mysteriously vanished in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, as it was flying to Makassar. A search effort has begun to find the missing aircraft, after a plane crash last year killed four in the country's Central Papua province. The ATR...

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5 d. ago Birmingham airport flight chaos for a second time in four days due to power failure

Three flights on Monday have been grounded as a result of the closure to arrivals

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5 d. ago Birmingham airport flight chaos for a second time in four days due to air traffic control failure

Three flights on Monday have been grounded as a result of the closure to arrivals

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7 d. ago 'Explosion' near football stadium sends smoke billowing into the sky as 'loud bang' heard

Those nearby reported hearing a 'big bang'

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7 d. ago Residents hear 'loud bang' as smoke seen billowing above Crewe's Mornflake Stadium

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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7 d. ago Cause of Edinburgh air traffic control failure that hit 41 flights revealed

Company involved admits “usual protocol” not followed

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1 week ago FAA picks firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems in ‘long overdue’ air traffic control overhaul

There have been a number of occasions when both the primary and backup systems failed

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1 week ago FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on

The federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system

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2 w. ago Venezuelan president reportedly captured as US launches strikes under Trump

Explosions and loud noises were reported by terrified locals in Venezuela's capital city of Caracas

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2 w. ago Trump says Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela

US president confirms strike on country after Caracas residents reported loud explosions and low-flying aircraft

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2 w. ago Haunting final words of airport worker before he crashed plane on purpose

Richard Russell, a ground service agent without any flying experience, commandeered a plane at the airport where he worked, chatting with air traffic control until his final devastating moments

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3 w. ago Libya’s military chief and 4 others killed in plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

Earlier Tuesday evening, Turkey’s air traffic controllers said they lost contact with the plane

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3 w. ago Air traffic control firm NATS shows true spirit of giving this Christmas

They came together during the festive period to support local charities and bring hope, kindness and practical help to those who need it most.

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