'Unexpected Firing...': Close Shave For Multiple Aircraft After China's Shocking Move Near Australia

11068 views | Feb 28, 2025, 07:12:35 PM | TOI.in
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Chinese naval forces conducted an unannounced live-fire drill near Australia, catching airline pilots off guard. A Virgin Australia pilot picked up emergency warnings mid-air, triggering hazard alerts for flights from Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Air traffic control had to redirect aircraft to avoid potential danger. Australia and New Zealand condemned China’s actions as irresponsible, raising aviation safety concerns amid recent accidents. China insists it followed international law but failed to provide prior warning.