FAA Identifies 19 Serious Near-Miss Incidents in 2023, Highest in Seven Years: Controller Fatigue and Outdated Technology Among Causes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported 19 serious runway incursions during the first ten months of 2023, the highest… Read More »
Human Error and Lack of Awareness Led to Fatal Yeti Airlines Crash in Nepal
Nearly a year after the tragic crash of a Yeti Airlines flight in Nepal that claimed the lives of 72… Read More »
Unaccompanied Child Mistakenly Boarded Wrong Flight by Spirit Airlines During Holiday Rush
Spirit Airlines has issued an apology after a serious mistake during the holiday season travel rush resulted in an unaccompanied… Read More »
Passenger Complaints Against Airlines Set to Double in 2023 Following Catastrophic 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a $140-million fine against Southwest Airlines due to numerous consumer protection law… Read More »
Shortage of Air-Traffic Controllers in America: Delays and Safety Concerns
American air-traffic-control facilities are grappling with a shortage of controllers, leading to flight delays and potential safety concerns. The shortage… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants Hospitalized After Exposure to Fumes During Preflight Checks
Three Spirit Airlines flight attendants were hospitalized after being exposed to fumes while conducting preflight checks on an aircraft at… Read More »
Pilot’s Actions Linked to Fatal Fall from Plane According to NTSB Report
A recent report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sheds light on a tragic incident involving pilot Charles Hew… Read More »
Russian Aircraft Incidents Triple in 2023 Amidst Spare Parts Shortages and Sanctions
A concerning surge in safety incidents involving Russian aircraft has unfolded in 2023, largely attributed to a critical shortage of… Read More »
FAA Initiates Mandatory Retrofit Process for Boeing 737NG Nacelle Design Changes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has embarked on a crucial process to mandate nacelle design modifications for the Boeing 737… Read More »
South Korean Airlines to Implement Pre-Takeoff Warnings Following In-Flight Door Opening Incidents
South Korean airlines are set to introduce pre-takeoff warnings to passengers, aiming to prevent incidents involving the attempted opening of… Read More »
Families of MH370 Passengers Seek Compensation and Answers in Chinese Court
For nearly a decade, Jiang Hui has been on a relentless quest for answers regarding the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia… Read More »
The European Commission has Updated the EU Air Safety List
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which comprises airlines subject to operating bans or restrictions within… Read More »
India’s Aviation Regulator Proposes Measures to Address Pilot Fatigue
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has put forth draft regulations aimed at addressing rising complaints of pilot fatigue. The… Read More »
U.S. Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the Brink
A nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers has resulted in an exhausted and demoralized workforce increasingly prone to making dangerous… Read More »
The FAA’s Role in Addressing Pilot Mental Health
Airline pilots play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of millions of passengers every day. However, recent events have… Read More »
Japan Suspends Osprey Flights Following U.S. Air Force Aircraft Crash
Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft, officials announced on Thursday Nov. 30, a day after a U.S. Air… Read More »
FAA Orders Urgent Inspections for Boeing 747 Lightning Protection System
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of the lightning protection system on all U.S.-registered Boeing 747 aircraft…. Read More »
American Airlines Flight Narrowly Avoids Mid-Air Collision Near JFK Airport
An American Airlines flight nearly collided with another aircraft during their simultaneous descent toward New York’s JFK Airport. Both planes,… Read More »
Boeing Wins $2.3 Billion Contract for 15 More KC-46A Pegasus Tankers for U.S. Air Force
Boeing has secured a significant contract from the U.S. Air Force for the production of 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Passenger Climbs Onto Wing via Emergency Exit at New Orleans Airport
A startling incident unfolded at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport when a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight opened… Read More »
The High-Speed Logistics of Formula One: Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainability
Formula One is known not only for its speed, skill, and strategy but also for being a colossal logistical operation… Read More »
40th Gun Seized at Pittsburgh International Airport in 2023, Breaking Records
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted a passenger attempting to board a flight with a loaded… Read More »