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A U.S. Air Force heavy C-17A Globemaster III is declaring an emergency over Mediterranean

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT – A United States Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III declared an in-flight emergency on Saturday while operating off the coast of Egypt, triggering a rapid descent and an immediate diversion back toward Europe. Incident Timeline The aircraft, bearing registration 05-5145, departed from Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany earlier today. After approximately three hours and 30 minutes of routine flight at a cruising altitude of 31…
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Aviation news and services broke the news on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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