$10K Bonus Promise Vanishes for Air-Safety Workers After Shutdown
Thousands of U.S. air-safety workers who kept the nation’s aviation system running during the recent government shutdown say they feel… Read More »
DGCA Flags Air India 787 Flights Operated Despite Repeated Snags
India’s aviation regulator has issued a show cause notice to Air India after the carrier operated multiple Boeing 787 flights… Read More »
Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Set to Resume on December 30
The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is expected to resume on December 30, more than a decade after the… Read More »
Midair Helicopter Collision in New Jersey Kills One, Injures Another
A midair helicopter collision in southern New Jersey on Sunday, December 28, left one pilot dead and another critically injured,… Read More »
US Expands Travel Ban to Two Caribbean Nations
The United States has expanded its travel ban to include two additional Caribbean countries, citing national security concerns linked to… Read More »
Viva A321neo Crew Tries Landing on Occupied Runway at JFK
An embarrassing and potentially dangerous incident unfolded at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on the early afternoon of… Read More »
Frontier A320neo Diverts to Miami After Suspected Fuel Leak
A Frontier Airlines flight traveling from Atlanta to San Juan diverted to Miami on Christmas Day after the crew identified… Read More »
India Competition Watchdog Probes IndiGo Flight Disruptions
India’s competition watchdog has launched a formal probe into the operational breakdown at IndiGo after the carrier cancelled thousands of… Read More »
Jets Avoid Collision After Parallel Runway Takeoff at Houston IAH
Two commercial aircraft narrowly avoided a midair collision shortly after takeoff at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on December… Read More »
Pilot Declares Mayday After SpaceX Rocket Explosion Endangers Flights
A pilot declared “Mayday” after a SpaceX rocket explosion forced multiple passenger aircraft to fly through falling debris over the… Read More »
Emirates A380 Pilot Calls Out JFK ATC Over Unclear Taxi Instructions
An unusual and tense exchange between an Emirates Airbus A380 flight crew and air traffic controllers at New York’s John… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Passenger Charged After Trying to Open Cabin Door Midflight
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight has been federally charged after allegedly attempting to open the aircraft’s cabin door during flight,… Read More »
Probe Launched After Laser Incidents Target US F-16 Pilots in Germany
German authorities have launched a criminal investigation after U.S. Air Force pilots reported multiple laser incidents while approaching Spangdahlem Air… Read More »
Army and FAA Admit Critical Failures in Deadly Mid‑Air Crash Near Reagan National Airport
The U.S. government has acknowledged multiple failures by Army pilots and an air traffic controller at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National… Read More »
FAA Lost Up to 500 Air Traffic Controller Trainees During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration lost hundreds of air traffic controller trainees during the recent 43-day government shutdown, FAA chief Bryan… Read More »
Holiday Travel Scams Rise as Criminals Target Airlines, Loyalty Accounts
Holiday travelers are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated scams as demand surges during peak travel periods, with criminals exploiting disruptions,… Read More »
Second Near Miss as Jet and US Military Aircraft Almost Collide
A private business jet narrowly avoided a midair collision with a United States Air Force refueling aircraft near Venezuela on… Read More »
EASA Orders Airbus A320neo Fuselage Panel Inspections After Defect Confirmed
EASA has issued its first formal regulatory action on a manufacturing defect affecting Airbus A320neo forward fuselage panels, confirming that… Read More »
Aid Plane Operated by Samaritan’s Purse Hijacked During Africa Mission
A small aircraft operated by a North Carolina–based humanitarian organization was hijacked this week while delivering medical supplies in Africa,… Read More »
Cosmic Radiation Poses Rising Threat to Modern Aircraft Electronics
A recent aviation incident has put a spotlight on a growing but often overlooked risk: cosmic radiation interfering with aircraft… Read More »
Congress Must Prevent FAA Shutdowns From Threatening Air Safety
Before every takeoff and landing, pilots and air traffic controllers exchange a few words. Most of these communications are procedural… Read More »
JetBlue A320 Reports Near Miss With Military Aircraft Near Curaçao
A JetBlue Airbus A320-200 (registration N809JB) operating flight B6-1112 from Curaçao to New York–JFK experienced a near-miss incident on December… Read More »
How Often Do Medical Emergencies Happen on Flights? Key Facts for Travelers and Doctors
A few years ago, on a red-eye flight from Hawaii to San Francisco, the quiet cabin was interrupted by the… Read More »
NTSB: Proposed Defense Bill Could Undermine ADS-B Safety Rules
In an unusually sharp rebuke, the nation’s top safety investigator raised alarm over a provision in the defense policy bill… Read More »
South Korea Boosts Aviation Safety With AI Accident Prevention Plan
South Korea is elevating aviation safety as its top national priority, unveiling a comprehensive five-year roadmap that includes AI-powered accident… Read More »
Experts Urge Mandatory AEDs on All Commercial Flights
A new review of aviation safety standards is calling for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and trained flight crews on all… Read More »