[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Defense Insight [@Def_insight](/creator/twitter/Def_insight) on x 4229 followers Created: 2025-07-16 07:39:28 UTC A serious mid-air incident involving two Chinese aircraft over Siberia has raised concerns about aviation safety and communication procedures. Earlier this month, an Air China Airbus A350 (Flight CA967), traveling from Shanghai to Milan, climbed without clearance and came dangerously close to an SF Airlines Boeing XXX cargo aircraft (Flight CSS128), which was en route from Budapest to Ezhou. The incident occurred over the Tuva region near the Mongolian border, a sparsely populated area but a busy air corridor. According to flight tracking data, the Air China A350 unexpectedly ascended from an altitude of XXXXXX meters to XXXXXX meters—directly into the flight path of the SF Airlines cargo jet, which was maintaining its assigned cruising altitude. The separation between the two aircraft narrowed to just XX to XXX meters vertically—well below the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) required minimum safe separation of XXX meters (1,000 feet). This dangerously close encounter triggered both aircrafts’ Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), which issued urgent alerts to both flight crews, instructing immediate evasive maneuvers to prevent a catastrophic mid-air collision. Preliminary reports indicate that Russian air traffic controllers had instructed nearby aircraft to maintain their assigned altitudes due to congested airspace. However, the Air China pilot apparently misinterpreted or misheard the communication, resulting in the unauthorized climb. Fortunately, both flight crews responded swiftly to the TCAS warnings, and a collision was averted. This incident highlights the critical importance of clear air traffic communication, pilot situational awareness, and rigorous adherence to altitude assignments—especially in complex international airspaces where language barriers and procedural differences can create added risks. A full investigation is likely underway involving Russian aviation authorities, China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC), and potentially international safety bodies. The findings may lead to renewed emphasis on cockpit training, air traffic coordination, and the reinforcement of communication protocols to prevent similar near-disasters in the future. XXXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [budapest](/topic/budapest) [milan](/topic/milan) [$2607hk](/topic/$2607hk) [shanghai](/topic/shanghai) [$airde](/topic/$airde) [$0753hk](/topic/$0753hk) [china](/topic/china) [stocks defense](/topic/stocks-defense) [Post Link](https://x.com/Def_insight/status/1945387795381637437)
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Created: 2025-07-16 07:39:28 UTC
A serious mid-air incident involving two Chinese aircraft over Siberia has raised concerns about aviation safety and communication procedures. Earlier this month, an Air China Airbus A350 (Flight CA967), traveling from Shanghai to Milan, climbed without clearance and came dangerously close to an SF Airlines Boeing XXX cargo aircraft (Flight CSS128), which was en route from Budapest to Ezhou.
The incident occurred over the Tuva region near the Mongolian border, a sparsely populated area but a busy air corridor. According to flight tracking data, the Air China A350 unexpectedly ascended from an altitude of XXXXXX meters to XXXXXX meters—directly into the flight path of the SF Airlines cargo jet, which was maintaining its assigned cruising altitude.
The separation between the two aircraft narrowed to just XX to XXX meters vertically—well below the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) required minimum safe separation of XXX meters (1,000 feet). This dangerously close encounter triggered both aircrafts’ Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), which issued urgent alerts to both flight crews, instructing immediate evasive maneuvers to prevent a catastrophic mid-air collision.
Preliminary reports indicate that Russian air traffic controllers had instructed nearby aircraft to maintain their assigned altitudes due to congested airspace. However, the Air China pilot apparently misinterpreted or misheard the communication, resulting in the unauthorized climb. Fortunately, both flight crews responded swiftly to the TCAS warnings, and a collision was averted.
This incident highlights the critical importance of clear air traffic communication, pilot situational awareness, and rigorous adherence to altitude assignments—especially in complex international airspaces where language barriers and procedural differences can create added risks.
A full investigation is likely underway involving Russian aviation authorities, China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC), and potentially international safety bodies. The findings may lead to renewed emphasis on cockpit training, air traffic coordination, and the reinforcement of communication protocols to prevent similar near-disasters in the future.
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