A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft has landed at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport, triggering widespread speculation amid strained U.S.-Russia relations. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft departed from Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, made a stop in Riga, Latvia, and then flew to Moscow. The Kremlin said it had no information about the aircraft's arrival, while U.S. officials have not publicly explained the mission.


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One crew member died after a cargo plane crashed into a house and burst into flames as it was approaching to land at the Vilnius Airport in Lithuania on Monday (Nov. 25), officials said.&nbsp;

However, three others on board the flight, including the pilot, survived. Along with them, 12 people who were in the house at the time of the crash were also safely evacuated, the local authorities said.&nbsp;

The three people who were rescued, including&nbsp;one Lithuanian national, one German, and one Spanish, are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital, the Lithuanian Fire and Rescue Department told CNN.&nbsp;

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The cargo plane was a Swiftair aircraft "operating under contract for DHL", the logistics company said in a statement to CNN.&nbsp;

The Swiftair said the plane was a Boeing 737-400.&nbsp;

The cargo plane took off from Leipzig, Germany, and was about to land at Vilnius Airport when it crashed a few kilometres from the runway.&nbsp;

Renatas Pozela, chief of the Fire and Rescue Department, said, the plane skidded on the ground for several hundred metres before hitting the house.&nbsp;

“One crew member was found without any signs of life,” Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of the country’s National Crisis Management Centre said, according to public broadcaster LRT.

The police and prosecutors are investigating the incident, but they have not suggested any explosion preceding the crash.&nbsp;

“At the moment we don’t have any data that there was an explosion,” the spokesperson told Reuters.

During a press conference, Lithuania’s Counter-intelligence chief Darius Jauniskis said, “We cannot reject the possibility of terrorism. … But at the moment we can’t make attributions or point fingers, because we don’t have such information.”

DHL said the plane “made a forced landing about one kilometre from VNO Airport.” It confirmed four people were onboard. “The cause of the accident is still unknown, and an investigation is underway."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the head of the Lithuanian Police, Arūnas Paulauskas, said the incident was “most likely due to a technical fault or a human error” but that terrorism “cannot be ruled out,” according to LRT.

“This is one of the versions of the crash, which will be investigated and checked. There is a lot of work ahead. The collection of evidence can take the whole week, there will not be quick answers,” Paulauskas said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

One crew member died after a cargo plane crashed into a house and burst into flames as it was approaching to land at the Vilnius Airport in Lithuania on Monday (Nov.

One crew member died after a cargo plane crashed into a house and burst into flames as it was approaching to land at the Vilnius Airport in Lithuania on Monday (Nov. 25), officials said. However, three others on board the flight, including the pilot, survived. Along with them, 12 people who were in the house at the time of the crash were also safely evacuated, the local authorities said. The three people who were rescued, including one Lithuanian national, one German, and one Spanish, are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital, the Lithuanian Fire and Rescue Department told CNN. Also read: Lithuanian kayaker rescued in Tasmania after a 20-hour rescue ordeal, leading to leg amputation The cargo plane was a Swiftair aircraft "operating under contract for DHL", the logistics company said in a statement to CNN. The Swiftair said the plane was a Boeing 737-400. The cargo plane took off from Leipzig, Germany, and was about to land at Vilnius Airport when it crashed a few kilometres from the runway. Renatas Pozela, chief of the Fire and Rescue Department, said, the plane skidded on the ground for several hundred metres before hitting the house. “One crew member was found without any signs of life,” Vilmantas Vitkauskas, head of the country’s National Crisis Management Centre said, according to public broadcaster LRT. The police and prosecutors are investigating the incident, but they have not suggested any explosion preceding the crash. “At the moment we don’t have any data that there was an explosion,” the spokesperson told Reuters. During a press conference, Lithuania’s Counter-intelligence chief Darius Jauniskis said, “We cannot reject the possibility of terrorism. … But at the moment we can’t make attributions or point fingers, because we don’t have such information.” DHL said the plane “made a forced landing about one kilometre from VNO Airport.” It confirmed four people were onboard. “The cause of the accident is still unknown, and an investigation is underway." Meanwhile, the head of the Lithuanian Police, Arūnas Paulauskas, said the incident was “most likely due to a technical fault or a human error” but that terrorism “cannot be ruled out,” according to LRT. “This is one of the versions of the crash, which will be investigated and checked. There is a lot of work ahead. The collection of evidence can take the whole week, there will not be quick answers,” Paulauskas said. (With inputs from agencies)

Cargo plane crashes into home near Vilnius airport, bursts into flames, leaving one dead

The windshield of a Saudia airlines cargo flight cracked mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport on Saturday (April 15), according to ANI. At 12:02 PM, the plane touched down safely at Kolkata Airport. The airport made all essential arrangements prior to the landing. After the plane touched down, full emergency was withdrawn, according to airport officials.

Recently, an Etihad Airways flight with its destination to Abu Dhabi made a brief landing back at the Bengaluru&nbsp;international airport due to a technical issue.&nbsp;As soon as the pre-flight inspection was complete, the aircraft departed for its destination

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The airport authorities will reportedly conduct a more thorough evaluation. There haven't been any reports of property losses or damages.

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In a comparable event last week, the pilot of an IndiGo airlines flight 6E897 from Bengaluru to Varanasi had to make an emergency landing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad in Telangana, according to ANI.

The flight's emergency landing at the Shamshabad airport at 6:15 am was later verified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), who also stated that all 137 people on board were safe.&nbsp;

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According to reports, the DGCA also requested an investigation into the occurrence to gather more information.

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Another similar incident occurred on April 1 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where a full emergency was declared to allow a FedEx plane to make an emergency landing after it was struck by a bird shortly after takeoff.

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The windshield of a Saudia airlines cargo flight cracked mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport on Saturday (April 15), according to ANI. At 12:02 PM, the plane touched down safely at Kolkata Airport.

The windshield of a Saudia airlines cargo flight cracked mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport on Saturday (April 15), according to ANI. At 12:02 PM, the plane touched down safely at Kolkata Airport. The airport made all essential arrangements prior to the landing. After the plane touched down, full emergency was withdrawn, according to airport officials. Recently, an Etihad Airways flight with its destination to Abu Dhabi made a brief landing back at the Bengaluru international airport due to a technical issue. As soon as the pre-flight inspection was complete, the aircraft departed for its destination A Saudia airlines cargo flight made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after the pilot reported that a windshield cracked mid-air. The aircraft landed safely at Kolkata airport at 12:02 pm: Airport officials to ANI pic.twitter.com/eUgEY2JHlP — ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2023 × The airport authorities will reportedly conduct a more thorough evaluation. There haven't been any reports of property losses or damages. ALSO READ | 12 killed and 27 injured as bus falls into gorge in Maharashtra's Raigad; President Murmu shares condolences In a comparable event last week, the pilot of an IndiGo airlines flight 6E897 from Bengaluru to Varanasi had to make an emergency landing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad in Telangana, according to ANI. The flight's emergency landing at the Shamshabad airport at 6:15 am was later verified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), who also stated that all 137 people on board were safe. ALSO READ | Indian gangster Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf Ahmed shot dead in Prayagraj, attackers arrested According to reports, the DGCA also requested an investigation into the occurrence to gather more information. ALSO WATCH | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses World Bank's environment conference Another similar incident occurred on April 1 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where a full emergency was declared to allow a FedEx plane to make an emergency landing after it was struck by a bird shortly after takeoff. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Saudia airlines cargo plane makes emergency landing in Kolkata after windshield cracks

Russian-built Antonov An-225, the world's heaviest aircraft, took off from Kyiv’s Gostomel Antonov Airport on Tuesday, marking the first flight in nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic grounded the big bird.

According to reports, the Antonov An-225 is headed to Kabul airport and is due to touch down on Wednesday. The aircraft last flew in August last year to Tel Aviv, although some reports said it may have operated late last year as several AN-124s were grounded.

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The heavy cargo aircraft was built during the Soviet era in the 1980s and famously carries large payloads. The heavy loader first flew in December 1988.

The first commercial flight undertaken by the An-225 was from Stuttgart, Germany in 2002 when it flew to Oman. It belongs to the Antonov Airlines fleet and takes part in emergency and disaster operations and often carries military supplies to the Middle East to support coalition forces.

The cargo aircraft has carried everything from wind turbine blades, generator for a gas power plant to medical supplies during emergencies and has also reportedly taken part in the COVID-19 relief effort.&nbsp;

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The plane was put in storage in the early 90s after the collapse of the former Soviet Union. It was revived again as demand for large cargo grew.

The plane has the longest wingspan including 32 wheels and six engines and is also also known as "Mriya" ("dream"). It is undoubtedly the biggest air freighter available anywhere in the world.&nbsp;

Russian-built Antonov An-225, the world's heaviest aircraft, took off from Kyiv’s Gostomel Antonov Airport on Tuesday, marking the first flight in nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic grounded the big bird.

Russian-built Antonov An-225, the world's heaviest aircraft, took off from Kyiv’s Gostomel Antonov Airport on Tuesday, marking the first flight in nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic grounded the big bird. According to reports, the Antonov An-225 is headed to Kabul airport and is due to touch down on Wednesday. The aircraft last flew in August last year to Tel Aviv, although some reports said it may have operated late last year as several AN-124s were grounded. The heavy cargo aircraft was built during the Soviet era in the 1980s and famously carries large payloads. The heavy loader first flew in December 1988. The first commercial flight undertaken by the An-225 was from Stuttgart, Germany in 2002 when it flew to Oman. It belongs to the Antonov Airlines fleet and takes part in emergency and disaster operations and often carries military supplies to the Middle East to support coalition forces. The cargo aircraft has carried everything from wind turbine blades, generator for a gas power plant to medical supplies during emergencies and has also reportedly taken part in the COVID-19 relief effort. The plane was put in storage in the early 90s after the collapse of the former Soviet Union. It was revived again as demand for large cargo grew. The plane has the longest wingspan including 32 wheels and six engines and is also also known as "Mriya" ("dream"). It is undoubtedly the biggest air freighter available anywhere in the world.

Antonov An-225: World's heaviest aircraft flies again after pandemic delay

At least four crew were killed on Friday when a Ukrainian Antonov-12 cargo aeroplane made an emergency landing near the western airport of Lviv after disappearing from radar, officials said.

The Soviet-designed four-engine plane vanished from radar at 7:10 am&nbsp;(0410 GMT) when it was 13.7 km (8.5 miles) from the airport, the emergencies service said in a statement.

"Burning is not observed," it added.

"The crew is being removed from the damaged aircraft."

One of the crew had called the service at 7:29 am to report the emergency landing of the plane, which was found 1.5 km (1 mile) from the airport.

The landing was made 'in connection with the end of the fuel', Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii said later on Facebook, adding that the plane had been flying to Lviv from Spain.

At least four crew were killed on Friday when a Ukrainian Antonov-12 cargo aeroplane made an emergency landing near the western airport of Lviv after disappearing from radar, officials said.

At least four crew were killed on Friday when a Ukrainian Antonov-12 cargo aeroplane made an emergency landing near the western airport of Lviv after disappearing from radar, officials said. The Soviet-designed four-engine plane vanished from radar at 7:10 am (0410 GMT) when it was 13.7 km (8.5 miles) from the airport, the emergencies service said in a statement. "Burning is not observed," it added. "The crew is being removed from the damaged aircraft." One of the crew had called the service at 7:29 am to report the emergency landing of the plane, which was found 1.5 km (1 mile) from the airport. The landing was made 'in connection with the end of the fuel', Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii said later on Facebook, adding that the plane had been flying to Lviv from Spain.

At least 4 killed in cargo plane crash landing in Ukraine

An Indonesian cargo plane with four people on board lost contact with air traffic control on Wednesday, an official said, the latest incident to hit the country's poor aviation record.

The Twin Otter DHC6-400 set off from the city of Timika on Wednesday at 10:39am&nbsp;and was headed to Ilaga, a mountainous region in the remote eastern province of Papua and was scheduled to arrive 50 minutes after taking off.

"After 2.5 hours, there has been no information from the nearest airport on the plane's whereabouts, we decided to announce the plane has lost contact," local transportation agency head, Yan Purba told Metro TV.

The aircraft was carrying three crew members and one passenger as well as 1.7 tonnes of rice.

Search and rescue have been assembled for the missing plane which was flying in a good weather condition, Purba said.

Indonesia relies heavily on air transport to connect its thousands of islands, but mountainous Papua is a particularly difficult area to reach.

The country has a poor aviation safety record and Papua is a particularly problematic place to fly due to its mountainous terrain and frequent poor weather.

In June, a military helicopter with 12 people on board lost contact just minutes after it took off from a remote Papua district Oksibil, to Sentani, also in Papua.

The remains of the aircraft have not been found to this day.

Earlier in 2016, a cargo plane carrying construction materials crashed in Ilaga, killing all four people on board.

An Indonesian cargo plane with four people on board lost contact with air traffic control on Wednesday, an official said, the latest incident to hit the country's poor aviation record.

An Indonesian cargo plane with four people on board lost contact with air traffic control on Wednesday, an official said, the latest incident to hit the country's poor aviation record. The Twin Otter DHC6-400 set off from the city of Timika on Wednesday at 10:39am and was headed to Ilaga, a mountainous region in the remote eastern province of Papua and was scheduled to arrive 50 minutes after taking off. "After 2.5 hours, there has been no information from the nearest airport on the plane's whereabouts, we decided to announce the plane has lost contact," local transportation agency head, Yan Purba told Metro TV. The aircraft was carrying three crew members and one passenger as well as 1.7 tonnes of rice. Search and rescue have been assembled for the missing plane which was flying in a good weather condition, Purba said. Indonesia relies heavily on air transport to connect its thousands of islands, but mountainous Papua is a particularly difficult area to reach. The country has a poor aviation safety record and Papua is a particularly problematic place to fly due to its mountainous terrain and frequent poor weather. In June, a military helicopter with 12 people on board lost contact just minutes after it took off from a remote Papua district Oksibil, to Sentani, also in Papua. The remains of the aircraft have not been found to this day. Earlier in 2016, a cargo plane carrying construction materials crashed in Ilaga, killing all four people on board.

Cargo plane carrying four missing in eastern Indonesia

A Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed into a village near Kyrgyzstan&#39;s main airport on Monday, killing 37 people and destroying homes after attempting to land in thick fog, authorities said.

The majority of the dead were from the village of Dacha-Suu where the cargo plane crashed at around 7:30 am local time (0130 GMT), a spokesman for the country&#39;s emergency services, Muhammed Svarov, said.

The total number of dead &quot;could be bigger&quot; Svarov said, adding that authorities had launched a huge search and rescue operation.

&quot;Major work is underway,&quot; Svarov said. &quot;The damage to infrastructure in the village is significant.&quot; At least four pilots on the flight, which was travelling from Hong Kong to Istanbul via Kyrgyzstan&#39;s capital Bishkek, were among the dead, the emergency services ministry said, with one pilot&#39;s body yet to be found.

Around 43 houses were damaged by the crash, according to the emergency services ministry, which said that the accident sparked fires that spread, but have now been localised.

&quot;The plane crashed into the houses, it killed entire families,&quot; an eyewitness said. The government said in a statement that Deputy Prime Minister Moukhammetkali Aboulgaziev visited the scene, accompanied by the Ministers of Emergency Situations and Transport.

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev cancelled his visit to China to return to Bishkek, according to Kyrgyz media.

(AFP)

Authorities have launched a massive search and rescue operation, say the total number of dead 'could be bigger'

A Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed into a village near Kyrgyzstan's main airport on Monday, killing 37 people and destroying homes after attempting to land in thick fog, authorities said. The majority of the dead were from the village of Dacha-Suu where the cargo plane crashed at around 7:30 am local time (0130 GMT), a spokesman for the country's emergency services, Muhammed Svarov, said. The total number of dead "could be bigger" Svarov said, adding that authorities had launched a huge search and rescue operation. "Major work is underway," Svarov said. "The damage to infrastructure in the village is significant." At least four pilots on the flight, which was travelling from Hong Kong to Istanbul via Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek, were among the dead, the emergency services ministry said, with one pilot's body yet to be found. Around 43 houses were damaged by the crash, according to the emergency services ministry, which said that the accident sparked fires that spread, but have now been localised. "The plane crashed into the houses, it killed entire families," an eyewitness said. The government said in a statement that Deputy Prime Minister Moukhammetkali Aboulgaziev visited the scene, accompanied by the Ministers of Emergency Situations and Transport. Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev cancelled his visit to China to return to Bishkek, according to Kyrgyz media. (AFP)

Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashes into Kyrgyzstan village, 37 dead

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