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💥 This is an online briefing circulating about the incident (The incident site was only about four miles from Zhongnanhai) : Incident No.: 2026-06-26-STFS-01 Incident Type: Suspected crash after loss of contact during general aviation local training Date of Incident: June 26, 2026 Time of Incident: 17:30–17:40 Location: Beijing Shifosi General Aviation Airport and the airspace near the East Fifth Ring Road to its west Operating Unit: Dongshi Shuangyue (Beijing) General Aviation Co., Ltd. Aircraft Information: Registration No. B-12PP Flight Personnel: Liu Junhua, a club member conducting a local solo flight I. Flight Overview This was a solo training flight by a club member within the local airspace, with the planned training subject being local takeoffs and landings. At 17:30, the aircraft took off normally from Shifosi Airport. At 17:40, as the crew prepared to return for landing and join the westbound traffic pattern for Runway 18, abnormal control behavior occurred. The aircraft did not properly enter the local traffic pattern. Instead, it continued maintaining a heading of 270 degrees due west and flew beyond the local controlled airspace. Local ADS-B monitoring continued until the aircraft reached the area near Beijing’s East Fifth Ring Road, after which its signal disappeared. The ground control tower then coordinated with regional approach control and Air Force control authorities, making repeated radio calls, but received no response. The aircraft lost contact. II. Key Timeline At 17:30, B-12PP took off from Shifosi Airport for a local solo training flight. At 17:40, it prepared to join the west-side traffic pattern for Runway 18 for approach and landing. The aircraft’s heading became abnormal, continuing on a 270-degree heading and flying westward out of the local airspace. The flight track reached the area near the East Fifth Ring Road, where the ADS-B signal was lost. Approach control and Air Force control were contacted, but the aircraft never responded by radio and was considered missing. III. Preliminary Risk and Problem Analysis Insufficient solo-flight control: The member was flying alone, without instructor monitoring, meaning there was no condition for intervention or emergency handling once a special situation occurred. Severe deviation from the flight pattern: During the approach phase, the aircraft failed to fly according to the standard traffic pattern. Its heading continued to deviate, causing it to cross the boundary and enter sensitive airspace over the city. Complete failure of communication and surveillance: ADS-B and radio communication failed, creating extremely high risk. Serious airspace safety hazard: A low-altitude general aviation aircraft crossed the boundary into the airspace above a built-up urban area, posing major safety risks on the ground. IV. Possible Causes Pending confirmation by official investigation Human factors: Pilot error, spatial disorientation, physical incapacitation, etc. Mechanical failure: Failure of the flight control system, engine, or electrical system, causing the heading to become uncorrectable and communication/surveillance to be interrupted. Equipment failure: Failure of ADS-B or the radio transponder, resulting in loss of signal and inability to establish contact. Some people online also found a photo of a Liu Junhua who is deputy general manager of the Discretionary Mandate and Solutions Department at CITIC Bank’s Asset Management Business Center, and claimed that she was the aircraft’s pilot. The building that was struck, China Zun — also known as CITIC Tower — is precisely where CITIC Group is headquartered. However, others have come forward saying that the pilot was not the Liu Junhua from CITIC. There are also two LinkedIn photos of Liu Junhua from CITIC in the comment section.

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Turkish Century

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🇮🇷 Iran has unveiled a new system to combat FPV and multicopters — the Jaljaleh mine, designed to target objects at altitudes up to 350 meters. How the Jaljaleh works: — upon activation, the warhead is ejected upwards; — the damage zone is about 5 meters, with shrapnel dispersal up to 15 meters; — effective against FPV, quadcopters, and even low-flying helicopters; — uses acoustic sensors that respond to engine noise; — the ejection speed of the damaging element is up to 2000 m/s. Essentially, it is a ground-based "trap" for drones, covering the low flight echelon. The system is classified under the YM-J-AHM/AHM2 family with upgraded sensors.

🇮🇷 Iran has unveiled a new system to combat FPV and multicopters — the Jaljaleh mine, designed to target objects at altitudes up to 350 meters. How the Jaljaleh works: — upon activation, the warhead is ejected upwards; — the damage zone is about 5 meters, with shrapnel dispersal up to 15 meters; — effective against FPV, quadcopters, and even low-flying helicopters; — uses acoustic sensors that respond to engine noise; — the ejection speed of the damaging element is up to 2000 m/s. Essentially, it is a ground-based "trap" for drones, covering the low flight echelon. The system is classified under the YM-J-AHM/AHM2 family with upgraded sensors.

Lord Bebo

40,196 views • 8 months ago

Qatar Airways is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more of the world this summer. The updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, introduces new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha, offering passengers greater flexibility as they plan for the summer season. To view the schedule, visit Passengers with confirmed bookings on a flight in the new schedule will be notified directly with updated flight information. Qatar Airways recommends checking its website or app regularly and ensuring that contact details are kept up to date. As a reminder, if you have a confirmed booking with a travel date between 28 February and 15 September 2026, you are eligible for: · Complimentary date changes to a new travel date up to 31 October 2026 when rebooking on flights operated by Qatar Airways, subject to availability and fare seasonality. · If your flight is impacted, you remain eligible for further fee-free changes until 31 October 2026, or · Refund of the unused ticket value (Please note that refunds may take up to 28 working days to be processed). Passengers are kindly reminded not to proceed to their departure airport unless they hold a valid, confirmed ticket for travel. Please note: Flight schedules are subject to change or cancellation owing to operational, regulatory, safety, or other circumstances beyond our control. For further assistance, please visit our

Qatar Airways is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more of the world this summer. The updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, introduces new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha, offering passengers greater flexibility as they plan for the summer season. To view the schedule, visit Passengers with confirmed bookings on a flight in the new schedule will be notified directly with updated flight information. Qatar Airways recommends checking its website or app regularly and ensuring that contact details are kept up to date. As a reminder, if you have a confirmed booking with a travel date between 28 February and 15 September 2026, you are eligible for: · Complimentary date changes to a new travel date up to 31 October 2026 when rebooking on flights operated by Qatar Airways, subject to availability and fare seasonality. · If your flight is impacted, you remain eligible for further fee-free changes until 31 October 2026, or · Refund of the unused ticket value (Please note that refunds may take up to 28 working days to be processed). Passengers are kindly reminded not to proceed to their departure airport unless they hold a valid, confirmed ticket for travel. Please note: Flight schedules are subject to change or cancellation owing to operational, regulatory, safety, or other circumstances beyond our control. For further assistance, please visit our

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1,501,882 views • 1 year ago

Flight was "causing concern to civil authorities": Two Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled on the evening of July 24 to intercept Qatar Airways flight QR23 from Doha to Manchester after the aircraft became a cause for concern to UK civil aviation authorities upon entering British airspace. According to the RAF, a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) was launched as a precaution. The Typhoons intercepted the Boeing 777-3DZ(ER) over the Nottingham area, although the escort was reportedly discontinued before the aircraft reached Manchester. The flight landed safely at Manchester Airport at approximately 7:45 p.m. BST, where emergency services had been placed on standby as a standard precaution. Authorities have not officially disclosed the reason for the interception. However, aviation tracking reports and industry sources suggest the incident may have been triggered by a temporary loss of radio communications between the aircraft and air traffic control, though this has not been confirmed by the RAF or Qatar Airways. The RAF said only that the flight was "causing concern to civil authorities" and confirmed that the incident was resolved without further issues, allowing the aircraft to taxi normally to its gate after landing. Civil aviation authorities are expected to review the event in coordination with Qatar Airways. #aircraft #airspace #airlines

Flight was "causing concern to civil authorities": Two Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled on the evening of July 24 to intercept Qatar Airways flight QR23 from Doha to Manchester after the aircraft became a cause for concern to UK civil aviation authorities upon entering British airspace. According to the RAF, a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) was launched as a precaution. The Typhoons intercepted the Boeing 777-3DZ(ER) over the Nottingham area, although the escort was reportedly discontinued before the aircraft reached Manchester. The flight landed safely at Manchester Airport at approximately 7:45 p.m. BST, where emergency services had been placed on standby as a standard precaution. Authorities have not officially disclosed the reason for the interception. However, aviation tracking reports and industry sources suggest the incident may have been triggered by a temporary loss of radio communications between the aircraft and air traffic control, though this has not been confirmed by the RAF or Qatar Airways. The RAF said only that the flight was "causing concern to civil authorities" and confirmed that the incident was resolved without further issues, allowing the aircraft to taxi normally to its gate after landing. Civil aviation authorities are expected to review the event in coordination with Qatar Airways. #aircraft #airspace #airlines

FL360aero

20,938 views • 18 days ago

The #Leonardo #AW249 takes the sky at ILA Berlin - Pioneering Aerospace, performing its first-ever public flight display in a live demonstration of next-generation combat helicopter capabilities. Designed for the most challenging modern battlefield scenarios, it represents a step change in technology, combining outstanding performance, survivability and mission effectiveness. The AW249 can perform a variety of missions including aerial and ground escort, close air support, close combat attack and air interdiction. It can also execute reconnaissance operations, acting as information node within a complex C4 architecture (#ISTAR), using the surveillance systems to scan the territory, identify ground units (both friend and foe) for its own use or to disseminate the information through a secure channel to the Command & Control Centre. Watch the video and see it in action! #ILA2026

The #Leonardo #AW249 takes the sky at ILA Berlin - Pioneering Aerospace, performing its first-ever public flight display in a live demonstration of next-generation combat helicopter capabilities. Designed for the most challenging modern battlefield scenarios, it represents a step change in technology, combining outstanding performance, survivability and mission effectiveness. The AW249 can perform a variety of missions including aerial and ground escort, close air support, close combat attack and air interdiction. It can also execute reconnaissance operations, acting as information node within a complex C4 architecture (#ISTAR), using the surveillance systems to scan the territory, identify ground units (both friend and foe) for its own use or to disseminate the information through a secure channel to the Command & Control Centre. Watch the video and see it in action! #ILA2026

Leonardo Helicopters

13,549 views • 2 months ago

Following the Airbus A320 emergency airworthiness action, everyone will be talking about the ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer) manufactured by Thales, which caused a sudden pitch-down without pilot input on JetBlue 1230 back in October. So here’s everything you need to know about ELAC. The ELAC System in the Airbus A320: The Brains Behind Pitch and Roll Control At the heart of the sophisticated fly-by-wire flight control system of the Airbus A320 lies the ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer). This crucial component acts as one of the primary computational units that translate pilot commands into precise movements of the aircraft’s fundamental control surfaces: the elevators and the ailerons. ELAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring the aircraft’s stability and enabling smooth, safe, and efficient flight. What is ELAC? ELAC stands for Elevator Aileron Computer. On the A320, there are two main ELAC computers—ELAC 1 and ELAC 2—which operate together as essential elements of the aircraft’s fly-by-wire architecture. This system relies on electrical signals, rather than traditional mechanical cables, to transmit control inputs from the cockpit to the flight control surfaces. Key Functions of the ELAC System: Elevator Control: The elevators are control surfaces located on the horizontal tailplane of the aircraft. They govern movement around the lateral axis (pitch), determining whether the aircraft ascends or descends. ELAC receives signals from the pilot’s sidestick and translates them into precise commands to move the elevators, achieving the desired pitch attitude. Aileron Control: Ailerons are control surfaces situated on the trailing edge of the wings. They manage movement around the longitudinal axis (roll), controlling the aircraft’s banking to the left or right. The ELAC processes pilot inputs and moves the ailerons to achieve the intended bank angle. Implementing Flight Control Laws: One of ELAC’s most critical responsibilities is enforcing the pre-programmed flight control laws embedded within the Airbus computers. These laws ensure the aircraft responds to pilot commands in a calculated and safe manner, providing protection against maneuvers that could exceed operational limits (such as overspeed or critical angles of attack). Fault Monitoring and Redundancy: The ELAC system includes a high degree of redundancy to ensure safety. If one ELAC computer malfunctions, the other can seamlessly take over. ELAC also continuously monitors the performance of control surfaces and associated systems, issuing warnings to the crew if any anomalies are detected. ELAC 1 and ELAC 2: Distribution and Responsibility ELAC 1: Primarily controls the ailerons and certain elevator functions, especially those relying on the blue hydraulic system. ELAC 2: Primarily controls the elevators and the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS), utilizing the green and yellow hydraulic systems. Info via Ashraf Yehia, Aircraft Structure Repair Engineer/LinkedIn.

Following the Airbus A320 emergency airworthiness action, everyone will be talking about the ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer) manufactured by Thales, which caused a sudden pitch-down without pilot input on JetBlue 1230 back in October. So here’s everything you need to know about ELAC. The ELAC System in the Airbus A320: The Brains Behind Pitch and Roll Control At the heart of the sophisticated fly-by-wire flight control system of the Airbus A320 lies the ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer). This crucial component acts as one of the primary computational units that translate pilot commands into precise movements of the aircraft’s fundamental control surfaces: the elevators and the ailerons. ELAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring the aircraft’s stability and enabling smooth, safe, and efficient flight. What is ELAC? ELAC stands for Elevator Aileron Computer. On the A320, there are two main ELAC computers—ELAC 1 and ELAC 2—which operate together as essential elements of the aircraft’s fly-by-wire architecture. This system relies on electrical signals, rather than traditional mechanical cables, to transmit control inputs from the cockpit to the flight control surfaces. Key Functions of the ELAC System: Elevator Control: The elevators are control surfaces located on the horizontal tailplane of the aircraft. They govern movement around the lateral axis (pitch), determining whether the aircraft ascends or descends. ELAC receives signals from the pilot’s sidestick and translates them into precise commands to move the elevators, achieving the desired pitch attitude. Aileron Control: Ailerons are control surfaces situated on the trailing edge of the wings. They manage movement around the longitudinal axis (roll), controlling the aircraft’s banking to the left or right. The ELAC processes pilot inputs and moves the ailerons to achieve the intended bank angle. Implementing Flight Control Laws: One of ELAC’s most critical responsibilities is enforcing the pre-programmed flight control laws embedded within the Airbus computers. These laws ensure the aircraft responds to pilot commands in a calculated and safe manner, providing protection against maneuvers that could exceed operational limits (such as overspeed or critical angles of attack). Fault Monitoring and Redundancy: The ELAC system includes a high degree of redundancy to ensure safety. If one ELAC computer malfunctions, the other can seamlessly take over. ELAC also continuously monitors the performance of control surfaces and associated systems, issuing warnings to the crew if any anomalies are detected. ELAC 1 and ELAC 2: Distribution and Responsibility ELAC 1: Primarily controls the ailerons and certain elevator functions, especially those relying on the blue hydraulic system. ELAC 2: Primarily controls the elevators and the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS), utilizing the green and yellow hydraulic systems. Info via Ashraf Yehia, Aircraft Structure Repair Engineer/LinkedIn.

Turbine Traveller

486,808 views • 8 months ago

$🚨🇷🇺 NATO NIGHTMARE: RUSSIA STARTS BUILDING LOW-COST 5TH-GEN CHECKMATE FIGHTER Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has taken a major step forward in pragmatic military innovation — work has started on the first flight prototype of the S-75 Checkmate, a single-engine 5th-generation stealth fighter built to deliver serious capability at a fraction of Western costs. 🔸 The S-75 employs a true high-low mix strategy by leveraging proven Su-57 engines, composites, weapons and avionics to slash development time and costs. 🔸 The program targets first flight in 2027 after incorporating major design refinements drawn from real-world Su-57 experience. 🔸 The fighter is designed for both Russian Aerospace Forces and export customers, with Belarus co-production talks already underway. 🔸 The S-75 promises dramatically lower procurement and lifetime operating costs than any competing Western 5th-gen fighter. 🔸 The aircraft will allow Russia to expand its combat fleet size, increase pilot training hours, and dominate price-sensitive export markets. Do you think affordability is becoming a bigger military advantage than cutting-edge technology after the lessons of the Russia–Ukraine and U.S.–Iran conflicts?$

🚨🇷🇺 NATO NIGHTMARE: RUSSIA STARTS BUILDING LOW-COST 5TH-GEN CHECKMATE FIGHTER Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has taken a major step forward in pragmatic military innovation — work has started on the first flight prototype of the S-75 Checkmate, a single-engine 5th-generation stealth fighter built to deliver serious capability at a fraction of Western costs. 🔸 The S-75 employs a true high-low mix strategy by leveraging proven Su-57 engines, composites, weapons and avionics to slash development time and costs. 🔸 The program targets first flight in 2027 after incorporating major design refinements drawn from real-world Su-57 experience. 🔸 The fighter is designed for both Russian Aerospace Forces and export customers, with Belarus co-production talks already underway. 🔸 The S-75 promises dramatically lower procurement and lifetime operating costs than any competing Western 5th-gen fighter. 🔸 The aircraft will allow Russia to expand its combat fleet size, increase pilot training hours, and dominate price-sensitive export markets. Do you think affordability is becoming a bigger military advantage than cutting-edge technology after the lessons of the Russia–Ukraine and U.S.–Iran conflicts?

NewRulesGeopolitics

34,527 views • 2 months ago