Aviation

At least 2 dead, after fiery plane crash on Florida highway

A devastating incident unfolded on Friday afternoon as a small plane crashed onto a Florida highway near the affluent enclave of Naples, resulting in at least two fatalities, authorities confirmed.

The aircraft, described as a Bombardier Challenger 600 jet, went down on Interstate 75 in Naples at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Unfortunately, the Florida Highway Patrol reports that the plane’s collision with a vehicle during the crash increased the incident’s severity.

Three people survived the crash despite the terrifying conditions; nonetheless, the Naples Airport has verified that their current condition of health is unknown. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA both launched investigations into the disaster when the FAA revealed that five people were on the tragic aircraft.

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The flight left from Ohio State University Airport in Columbus, Ohio, according to the NTSB. The pilot may have radioed an emergency about a dual engine failure as the aircraft approached the Naples airport, according to preliminary NTSB reports.

Following the collision, a massive fire and a huge cloud of black smoke that could be seen from the scene of the accident rising into the sky revealed a sight of disaster.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”