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see moreAir Canada flight catches fire during rough landing at Halifax airport
An Air Canada flight made an emergency landing in Halifax after a landing gear issue caused skidding and an engine fire. All passengers were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported.
Tribute ceremony for deceased AZAL crew members
A solemn farewell ceremony was held at Heydar Aliyev Airport to honor the AZAL crew members lost in the tragic Embraer 190 crash on December 25.
Kavelashvili takes presidential oath
Georgia's Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as president amid protests over EU application freeze; outgoing leader Zourabichvili disputes his legitimacy.
Vladimir Putin apologises to Ilham Aliyev over Aktau plane crash
During the phone conversation, Vladimir Putin expressed his apologies regarding the tragic incident on December 25 involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane operating the Baku-Grozny route, which experienced external physical-technical interference within Russian airspace.
Russia refuses to comment on the Azerbaijani Airlines plane crash
The Kremlin has declined to comment on the Azerbaijani Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan, saying that they are waiting for the official investigation results.
Flights to several Russian cities temporarily halted
Flights from Baku to several Russian cities are suspended from December 28 due to safety concerns. Affected passengers can request a full refund or free ticket exchange.
Second black box found in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
The second black box from the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau has been recovered, aiding ongoing investigation efforts.
AZAL flight to Mineralnye Vody returned to Baku
AZAL flight J2-8717 returned to Baku due to Makhachkala airspace closure. The plane landed safely; updates on Russia flights to follow.
AZAL announces compensation for plane crash victims
AZAL to compensate injured passengers and families of victims from the December 25 Embraer 190 crash in Kazakhstan.
Unearthing the Hidden History of the Caucasus: Groundbreaking Archaeological Discoveries in Azerbaijan
Researchers have uncovered over 1,300 archaeological sites in Azerbaijan, revealing the Caucasus as a historical hub of cultural exchange
AZAL provides update on plane incident
Farid Huseynov, Head of the AZAL Press Department, has confirmed that a total of 67 people were on board the plane involved in the recent incident, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members.
World leaders express condolences following AZAL flight crash
World leaders have expressed condolences following the tragic crash of an AZAL flight near Aktau, Kazakhstan, offering support and solidarity to the victims' families.
AZAL releases full crew list from Aktau plane crash
AZAL has released the crew list for flight J2-8243, which crashed in Aktau today.
President Aliyev calls Putin, cancels CIS Summit amid plane tragedy
President Aliyev informed Putin he would miss the CIS summit after an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash. The two leaders exchanged condolences and wished the injured a quick recovery.
Explosion at Vladikavkaz Shopping Mall Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
An explosion rocked the Alania Mall in Vladikavkaz, Russia, on Wednesday, December 25, killing one person and injuring nine others, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
AZAL releases full passenger list from Aktau plane crash
Azerbaijan Airlines has released the list of 62 passengers aboard flight J2-8243, which crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25.