Battery Fires on Planes Highlight Growing Safety Risk
Recent in-flight incidents underscore the hidden danger of lithium-ion batteries aboard aircraft, prompting airlines and regulators to tighten restrictions on… Read More »
This Redundant Aviation Safety Net Helps Keep Planes Safe When Controllers Lose Contact
Recent reports of air traffic controllers at one of the busiest airports in New Jersey losing both radar and radio… Read More »
TSA Flags Rise in Firearm Finds at Indiana Airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a warning on May 20 after multiple firearms were discovered at Indiana airports, raising… Read More »
Frontier Jet Suffers Gear Failure During Puerto Rico Landing
A Frontier Airlines flight attempting to land in San Juan, Puerto Rico, last month experienced a serious landing gear malfunction,… Read More »
United Flight to LAX Diverted Over Security Threat in Bathroom
A United Airlines flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles was diverted back to Hawaii on Tuesday after a potential security… Read More »
Over 40 U.S. Airports Faced ATC Failures Since 2022
More than 40 air traffic control facilities across the U.S. have reported radar and radio communication failures since 2022, according… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Bans Charging Power Banks in Bags
Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines will no longer allow passengers to charge devices using power banks stowed inside carry-on bags,… Read More »
U.S. Issues Travel Advisory for Switzerland Amid Safety Concerns
The U.S. Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for Switzerland, assigning it a Level 1 designation, which… Read More »
Stowaway Trial Begins After Woman Sneaks Onto Paris Flight
A Brooklyn federal court is hearing the case of Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old woman accused of boarding a Delta Air… Read More »
Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation, Arrest at San Diego Airport
A Hawaiian Airlines flight departing San Diego International Airport was evacuated on May 14 after a bomb threat was reported,… Read More »
Senator Moran Introduces Bill Requiring ADS-B Technology in High-Traffic
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, has introduced new legislation… Read More »
Ryanair: O’Leary Blasts Ukraine Airports’ Profit Focus
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary has sharply criticized Ukrainian airport operators for failing to engage on post-war recovery plans, accusing… Read More »
Frankfurt to Seville Flight Spends 10 Minutes Without a Pilot After First Officer Collapses
A Lufthansa flight spent approximately 10 minutes without a pilot when the first officer suddenly collapsed while alone in the… Read More »
UN Rules Russia Responsible for MH17, Spurs Reparations Push
The UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has ruled that Russia is responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines… Read More »
Passenger Sues Qatar Airways Over Alleged Theft by Flight Attendant
A passenger has filed a lawsuit against Qatar Airways, accusing one of the airline’s flight attendants of stealing $600 during… Read More »
Tropic Air Passenger Kills Knife-Wielding Hijacker
A routine Tropic Air flight turned into a harrowing ordeal on April 17, 2025, when a passenger hijacked a Cessna… Read More »
Vietnamese Airlines Sign $860M Aircraft Financing in U.S.
Vietnam Airlines and VietJetAir have signed major aircraft financing deals in the United States, totaling USD860 million. The agreements were… Read More »
Digital IDs May Replace Check-In and Boarding Passes Soon
Air travel could soon undergo a major transformation, with boarding passes and traditional check-in processes potentially phased out within the… Read More »
CBP, Not TSA, Can Search Your Devices
Recent discussions online have highlighted concerns among U.S. citizens and green card holders regarding the search of electronic devices when… Read More »
Border Searches and Deportations Raise Travel Concerns
Concerns over U.S. border security and device searches are prompting many international travelers to rethink visiting the United States. British… Read More »
AirAsia Flight Returns Safely Over Engine Issue
An AirAsia flight bound for Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport encountered an unexpected engine issue and was forced to return safely… Read More »
WestJet Pilots Ask Judge to Block Approval of Temporary Foreign Workers in the Cockpit
Amid a global flight crew shortage, the union representing WestJet pilots has petitioned a judge to block federal approval for… Read More »
FAA to Install Runway Safety Technology at 74 Airports by 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday March 19 that it will install enhanced safety technology at 74 airports… Read More »
Malaysia Approves Renewed Search for MH370 Wreckage in Indian Ocean
Malaysia’s government has officially approved the resumption of the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared more than a… Read More »
Southwest Jet Avoids Collision With Business Jet by Just 200 Feet at Chicago Midway
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 came within 200 feet of a business jet before executing an emergency maneuver to avoid… Read More »
Europe and Canada Explore Alternatives to U.S.-Made Fighter Jets Amid Shifting Global Alliances
Questions are growing in both Canada and Europe regarding the continued reliance on U.S.-made fighter jets like the F-35 Joint… Read More »