Frontier Sues American Over Miami Airport Collision Damaging A321
Frontier Airlines has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines seeking damages exceeding $100,000 after a ground collision at Miami International… Read More »
JetBlue A320 Lawsuit Alleges Software Glitch Caused Midair Nosedive
Three passengers have filed a lawsuit against JetBlue and aircraft manufacturer Airbus, alleging that a frightening mid-flight loss of altitude… Read More »
Hong Kong Airlines Jet Declares Mayday After Taipei Runway Closure
A Hong Kong Airlines aircraft issued a mayday call over fuel concerns after being forced into an extended holding pattern… Read More »
100-Ton Weight Error Caused LATAM 777 Tail Strike in Milan
Italian aviation authorities have concluded that a serious take-off weight miscalculation caused a tail strike involving a LATAM Airlines Boeing… Read More »
India and Russia Flag Rising Aircraft Safety Risks Amid Fleet Strain
Aviation regulators in both India and Russia are raising alarms over growing aircraft safety risks, as rapid traffic growth, workforce… Read More »
FAA Inspector Sues United Over Alleged Retaliation for Safety Report
A Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector has filed an extraordinary lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier imposed a lifetime… Read More »
FAA Requires 25-Hour Cockpit Audio, Sparking Pilot Surveillance Debate
Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule mandating that cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) on newly manufactured aircraft retain at… Read More »
United Express Go-Around at SFO Sparks Pilot and ATC Dispute
A routine go-around at San Francisco International Airport has drawn industry attention after a disagreement emerged between a United Express… Read More »
FAA Probes Laser Strike Near Charlotte Airport Involving US Airliner
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a reported laser strike involving a commercial aircraft near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, underscoring… Read More »
US Moves to Resume Commercial Flights to Venezuela After Ban Lifted
The United States Department of Transportation has moved to lift long-standing restrictions on commercial flights to and from Venezuela, clearing… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines Halts Tigray Flights Amid Renewed Conflict
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended all flights between Addis Ababa and Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, citing rising security concerns following reports… Read More »
FAA Urges Expanded Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidance recommending that all pilots receive comprehensive training focused on spatial disorientation, citing… Read More »
UPS Pilots Back Fatigued Pilot Protection Act to Close Safety Gap
The union representing pilots at UPS has voiced strong support for new federal legislation aimed at closing what it describes… Read More »
Fiji Moves to Overhaul Aviation Safety Laws by 2026
Fiji has taken a major step toward strengthening its aviation safety regime with the introduction of the draft Civil Aviation… Read More »
NTSB Warns Burbank Airport Could Face Risk of Mid-Air Collision
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board has warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport could be the site of the… Read More »
British Airways Flight Loses Wheel During Takeoff From Las Vegas
A British Airways aircraft lost a wheel shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas, yet continued its long-haul journey to London… Read More »
Airlines Reroute and Suspend Flights Amid Rising Iran–US Tensions
Several major international airlines are avoiding parts of the Middle East or adjusting flight schedules as geopolitical tensions between Iran… Read More »
Rossiya Airlines Boeing 747 Aborts Takeoff After Engine Fire in Russia
A Rossiya Airlines Boeing 747 aborted its takeoff after an engine surge triggered visible sparks and flames during departure from… Read More »
FAA to Mandate Drunk Passenger Prevention Policies by 2027
The Federal Aviation Administration will require small commercial aircraft operators to implement formal policies and training aimed at preventing intoxicated… Read More »
Delta Flight Diverts After Crew Uses Beverage Carts to Restrain Passenger
Delta Air Lines flight attendants allegedly used beverage carts to block and restrain a disruptive passenger during a long-haul flight… Read More »
British Airways A380 Declares Minimum Fuel During San Francisco Approach
British Airways flight BA287, operated by an Airbus A380-800, declared minimum fuel while approaching San Francisco International Airport after being… Read More »
FAA Makes Post-Crash DC Airspace Safety Rules Permanent
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is making permanent a set of airspace safety rules introduced after last year’s deadly collision… Read More »
Global Airlines Ban Power Bank Use as Fire Risks Prompt Tighter Rules
Airlines around the world are tightening restrictions on portable power banks as concerns grow over the fire risks posed by… Read More »
ATR 42 Black Box Sent to Jakarta After Deadly South Sulawesi Crash
Indonesia’s aviation accident investigators have transferred the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from a crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft to… Read More »
United Flight Loses Landing Gear Wheel After Hard Orlando Landing
A United Airlines flight experienced a mechanical issue following a hard landing at Orlando International Airport, prompting an inspection that… Read More »
FAA Sets Plan for Boeing 737-10 Max Safety Upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a formal notice in the Federal Register outlining its implementation plan for mandated safety… Read More »