AWANI Tonight: Jeju Air crash report finds duck remains in both engines of plane
Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report released today.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Duck DNA in both engines of Jeju Air plane that crashed, report says
Both engines of the jet contain DNA from Baikal Teals, a type of migratory duck that flies to South Korea for winter in huge flocks.
Mon Jan 27 2025

South Korea reports initial findings of Jeju Air crash to ICAO, US and Thailand
The investigation focuses on the role of "bird strike" and involving an analysis of the engines and "localiser" landing guidance structure.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Bird feathers, blood found in both engines of crashed jet in South Korea, source says
Two minutes before the pilot declared the Mayday emergency call, air traffic control had urged caution due to "bird activity" in the area.
Fri Jan 17 2025

Jeju Air 'black box' data missing from last 4 minutes before crash, South Korea ministry says
The voice recorder was initially analysed in South Korea, and, when data was found to be missing, sent to a U.S. National Transportation Safety Board laboratory.
Sat Jan 11 2025

South Korea jet crash puts fast-growing Jeju Air's safety under scrutiny
Despite Jeju Air's claim of compliance, the airline has faced regulatory penalties for aviation law breaches.
Sat Jan 11 2025

South Korean transport minister plans to resign over country's worst air crash
Park Sang-woo says he will try to find the right timing to resign after addressing the current situation.
Tue Jan 07 2025

South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections following fatal crash
The Jeju Air flight belly-landed and overshot the regional airport's runway, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment.
Fri Jan 03 2025

Jeju Air to reduce flight operations in response to safety concerns
Jeju Air Co. announced Thursday that it plans to reduce flight operations as early as next week in response to growing concerns over the safety of flights
Thu Jan 02 2025

First South Korean plane crash flight recorder data recovered
South Korean investigators have extracted the data from the plane's cockpit voice recorder and will convert it into an audio file.
Wed Jan 01 2025
AWANI Tonight 31 Dec 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. Only top 30 are middle class in M'sia – KRI study
2. Jeju Air crash: Black boxes inspected as victims' remains returned to families.
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1. Only top 30 are middle class in M'sia – KRI study
2. Jeju Air crash: Black boxes inspected as victims' remains returned to families.
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Tue Dec 31 2024

Biggest aviation accidents of 2024
The crash on Sunday of a Jeju Air Boeing BA.N 737-800 in Muan County killed a total of 179 people in the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
Tue Dec 31 2024

Empty desks and tears mark five colleagues killed in South Korean plane crash
The five female colleagues, who flew to Bangkok to celebrate promotions, were among the 179 people killed when flight 7C2216 crashed at the Muan International Airport.
Tue Dec 31 2024

Questions over airport embankment, bird strikes as South Korea air crash probed
South Korea's policy agency said it was making efforts to expedite the process of identifying dead bodies from the Jeju Air plane crash.
Tue Dec 31 2024
AWANI Tonight 30 Dec 2024
#AWANITonight with @Hafiz_Marzukhi
1. Floods persists in Sabah, evacuees decrease in three other states
2. South Korea orders air safety probe following Jeju Air crash
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1. Floods persists in Sabah, evacuees decrease in three other states
2. South Korea orders air safety probe following Jeju Air crash
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Mon Dec 30 2024

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border
Trump admin orders spy agencies to use satellites on US-Mexico border in crackdown on illegal immigration & drug cartels.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Musk says he will finish most of $1 trillion federal cost cuts within weeks
Elon Musk says he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US car buyers face higher prices, less choice under Trump's tariffs
Trump says tariffs will boost US production, but analysts warn theyll impact automakers' choices and raise costs for consumers.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Rohingya in Bangladesh face dire consequences if aid money drops, say UN agencies
UNHCR & IOM warn as they launch a joint appeal for food, education aid for Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence for eight years.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Malaysia’s EPF Spotlighted in WEF Longevity Economy Report as global model for retirement reform
Malaysia gains WEF 2025 spotlight for leading inclusive, tech-driven retirement reforms amid global ageing challenges.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Amendment to Education Act: Reduce student dropout rate, increase enrolment
MOE adds a rule holding parents accountable for ensuring kids complete primary and secondary education.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump orders elimination of 'anti-American ideology' from Smithsonian institutions
The Republican president, in an executive order, directed that Vice President JD Vance undertake the action.
Fri Mar 28 2025

US Defense Secretary reaffirms 'ironclad commitment' to the Philippines
Pete Hegseth, Marcos Jr. reaffirm strong US-Philippines ties, stressing peace amid China's growing threats in the Indo-Pacific.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Myanmar junta declares state of emergency in multiple regions following strong earthquake
Ruling military says will make inquiries on the situation quickly and conduct rescue operations along with providing humanitarian aid.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in South Sudan called for restraint, saying the country stood on the brink of relapsing into widespread conflict.
Fri Mar 28 2025