SpiceJet Settles $16.7M Aircraft Lease Dispute with ELFC

SpiceJet (SG, Delhi International) has successfully settled its USD 16.7 million lease dispute with Engine Lease Finance Corporation (ELFC), as… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian A350 Struck by Lightning, Safely Returns

An SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350-900 experienced a lightning strike shortly after departing from Copenhagen Airport on September 24, 2024…. Read More »
Airlines Suspend Beirut Flights Due to Escalating Conflict in Lebanon

Multiple airlines have canceled flights to and from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) as the conflict in Lebanon intensifies. The… Read More »
Australian Man Arrested for Radio Interference at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

An Australian man has been arrested and charged with radio interference at Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport after allegedly transmitting false… Read More »
SCHROTH to Equip Airbus Jets with New Cockpit Security Barriers by 2025

SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH, a leader in aviation safety equipment, is set to enhance cockpit security across major Airbus models… Read More »
Supreme Court Rejects SpiceJet’s Appeal in Engine Dispute

The Supreme Court of India has upheld a decision by the Delhi High Court, rejecting SpiceJet’s attempt to overturn orders… Read More »
Aer Lingus Opposes Night Flight Restrictions

Aer Lingus has raised significant concerns about a proposed draft decision from Ireland’s national planning appeals board, An Bord Pleanála… Read More »
Brussels Airlines Pilot Arrested for Using Fake ‘Fantasy’ Passport at Brussels Airport

A Brussels Airlines pilot was recently arrested at Brussels-Zaventem International Airport for attempting to bypass immigration checks using a counterfeit… Read More »
Robinson R66 Helicopter Found Crashed in Russia’s Amur Region

A Robinson R66 helicopter carrying three people has been confirmed crashed in the Amur Region of Russia, according to local… Read More »
California Man Arrested for Assaulting Flight Attendants on Frontier Airlines Flight

A Fremont, California man was arrested by federal authorities after allegedly attacking flight attendants during a Frontier Airlines flight from… Read More »
FAA Confirms Dominican Republic Maintains Category 1 Status After Comprehensive Aviation Safety Audit

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially reaffirmed the Dominican Republic’s Category 1 status following a rigorous aviation safety audit…. Read More »
FAA Chief to Testify Before Congress on Boeing’s Quality Improvement Plan

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is set to testify before the House Transportation Committee on September 24 regarding… Read More »
Close Call at Nashville Airport

On September 12, 2024, a potential runway collision at Nashville International Airport (BNA) was narrowly avoided when an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a… Read More »
Crew Resource Management Enhances Flight Safety

As aviation technology evolves and passenger numbers soar to record levels, aircrew, flight departments, and governments have developed sophisticated procedures… Read More »
AirAsia Joins Heart Aerospace Board for ES-30

AirAsia has joined Heart Aerospace’s Industry Advisory Board to support the development of the Swedish startup’s hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30…. Read More »
NTSB Announces New Safety Alert on Aircraft Deicing Procedures

The NTSB has issued a safety alert regarding the adverse effects of icing on aircraft performance. As winter approaches, the… Read More »
FAA Urges Boeing to Meet Safety Standards Before Increasing 737 MAX Production

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has emphasized that Boeing must meet strict safety standards before it can increase production of… Read More »
Russian Flight Nearly Lands on Closed Runway at Kadyrov Grozny GRV Airport

On the morning of September 7, 2024, a potentially dangerous incident occurred at Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV) when a… Read More »
Israeli CEO Gal Haimovich Guilty of Violating US Sanctions on Russia

In a significant legal development, Gal Haimovich, the Israeli owner and CEO of the international freight company CTi TLV, has… Read More »
United Airlines Faces Increased FAA Oversight Amid Safety Concerns

United Airlines is under increased scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a series of incidents in recent months… Read More »
Pilot Error Led to Dramatic Tailstrike Incident on LATAM Boeing 777 at Milan Airport

A LATAM Boeing 777-300 experienced a severe tailstrike during takeoff from Milan Malpensa Airport last month due to pilot error… Read More »