FAA Imposes Over $340,000 in Fines for Drone Regulation Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced proposed civil penalties totaling $341,413 against 27 individuals for various violations of federal… Read More »
Major Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the eleventh busiest in the United States, faced significant operational disruptions over the weekend due to a… Read More »
Pilot Convicted of Lying on FAA Medical Application Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has disclosed that a federal jury convicted Dallas-based pilot for making false statements on his… Read More »
Modern Airliners Designed to Fly Safely with One Engine
Air travel remains one of the safest ways to travel, with incidents so rare that each airline accident becomes global… Read More »
JetBlue Crew Extinguishes Cellphone Fire on Flight from Los Angeles to Boston
A JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Boston encountered a frightening moment when smoke began filling the cabin due to… Read More »
Malaysia to Tighten Rules on Foreign Aircraft After Deadly Crash
Following the tragic crash of a US-registered Beechcraft 390 Premier I jet in Elmina, Selangor, in August 2023, which resulted… Read More »
Boeing Suspends 777-9 Certification Tests After Engine Mount Component Failure
Boeing has temporarily halted the certification flight tests for its 777-9 aircraft after discovering a malfunction in a thrust link… Read More »
FAA Mandates Immediate Inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners After Dangerous Mid-Air Incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday that it will require immediate inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This decision… Read More »
Top Weather Conditions That Can Delay or Cancel Your Flight
Flight delays and cancellations are often tied to weather conditions, with a significant majority caused by atmospheric factors. According to… Read More »
US-Iranian National Charged for Illicit Export of Aircraft Parts to Iran, Violating Sanctions
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the indictment of Jeffrey Chance Nader, a 68-year-old dual US-Iranian citizen, for his… Read More »
Celiac Pilot Sues United Airlines Over Gluten-Free Meal Dispute
Captain Mark MacKenzie, a seasoned pilot with United Airlines, has filed a lawsuit against the airline alleging discrimination and failure… Read More »
French Safety Agency Joins Brazil Plane Crash Investigation
On Friday, tragedy struck when a Voepass airliner, carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members, crashed in a residential area… Read More »
Louisiana Woman Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison for Shining Laser Pointers at Aircraft
A Shreveport woman is facing serious legal consequences after admitting to shining laser pointers at two aircraft, an action considered… Read More »
Previously Damaged Aircraft Involved in Fatal Brazilian Crash
Newly surfaced details reveal that the aircraft involved in the tragic crash of Voepass Flight 2283 on August 9 had… Read More »
FAA Recommends Urgent Inspections for Boeing 787 Landing Gears
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing concerns with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s main landing… Read More »
New MIT Study Shows Air Travel Safety Continues to Improve, But Challenges Remain
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many, but a new study released on Thursday brings reassuring news: commercial air… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Flight Diverted After Pilot Admits Lack of Qualification to Land
An Alaska Airlines flight was reportedly diverted after the pilot admitted mid-flight that they were not properly qualified to land… Read More »
T’way Air First Flight Diverts to Singapore Due to Safety Issue
What was meant to be a celebratory moment for T’way Air’s inaugural flight from South Korea to Rome quickly turned… Read More »
Turbulence Injures American Airlines Flight Attendants on Tampa to Charlotte Flight
Last week, an incident of severe turbulence during an American Airlines flight from Tampa to Charlotte resulted in injuries to… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Attendants Injured After Airbus A321 Encounters Severe Turbulence
American Airlines Flight 2905 from Tampa to Charlotte on June 8th turned eventful for unfortunate reasons when unexpected turbulence injured… Read More »
Parts Removal Problems Were Well-Known at Boeing Before Alaska Airlines 737-9 Accident
Boeing was aware of compliance issues related to parts removal long before the January 2023 accident involving an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Arik Air Cleared to Resume Flights Following Settlement with Creditors
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially authorized Arik Air to resume domestic flight operations, concluding a weeklong suspension…. Read More »
Feds Indict Airline Passenger for Propositioning Flight Attendant for Sex and Attempting to Open Aircraft Door
A federal grand jury has indicted an “unruly” airline passenger after he allegedly propositioned a flight attendant for sex and… Read More »
NTSB and Boeing Unable to Identify Who Removed 737-9 Door Plug
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Boeing have been unable to determine who removed a door plug in a… Read More »
FAA Proposes Directive for Boeing 787 Dreamliner After Manufacturing Oversight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new directive requiring maintenance record checks or inspections of certain Boeing 787… Read More »
Boeing to Make Design Changes to Prevent Future 737-9 Door Panel Blowouts
Boeing announced on August 6 that it plans to implement design changes to prevent future mid-air cabin panel blowouts, similar… Read More »