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 »
FAA Implements Crucial Updates to System Safety Assessments for Aircraft Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized significant updates to the system safety assessments (SSA) for transport category airplanes, aimed… Read More »
Ex-Boeing Manager Alleges Concealment of Critical Electrical Issues in 737 Max Crashes
A US advocacy group, the Foundation for Aviation Safety, has accused Boeing of hiding electrical faults in a 737 Max… Read More »
Boeing Mechanic on Vacation During Critical Period Before Alaska Airlines 737 Max Incident
A key Boeing mechanic, with 35 years of experience working on 737 doors, was on vacation during two crucial days… Read More »
ICAO Proposes Enhanced Safety Protocols to Combat Increased Turbulence Risks in Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is taking proactive steps to address the growing concerns over turbulence in the aviation… Read More »
Airbus and Rolls-Royce to Brief Airlines on Cathay Pacific A350 Engine Incident
Airbus and Rolls-Royce are set to break their silence by briefing airlines on the recent Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 engine… Read More »
EASA Orders Urgent Inspections of Rolls Royce Trent XWB97 Engines
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive mandating immediate inspections of all Rolls Royce… Read More »
Doug Lansky’s Viral Video Revamps In-Flight Safety Briefings
In a refreshing twist on the standard in-flight safety demonstration, travel journalist Doug Lansky has captivated audiences with his viral… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Diverted After First Class Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Over Vaping
An American Airlines flight en route from Milwaukee to Dallas Fort Worth had to make an emergency landing in Tulsa… Read More »
Thai Pilots Association Opposes Foreign Pilots on Domestic Routes, Cites Risk of ICAO Red Flag
The Thai Pilots Association is voicing concerns over a proposal to liberalize pilot jobs for foreigners on domestic routes in… Read More »
India’s Air Travel Safety Improved in 2023, DGCA Reports Significant Reductions in Air Incidents
India’s air travel safety saw substantial improvements last year, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA’s… Read More »
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan President’s Jet, Transfers It to Florida
The United States has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX, used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in the Dominican Republic and… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Identifies 15 Airbus A350s Needing Engine Repairs
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that 15 of its Airbus A350 aircraft require repairs following a fleet-wide inspection initiated after an… Read More »
Nigerian Airlines Banned from US Flights After FAA Safety Status Lapse
Nigerian airlines have been barred from operating flights to the United States following a lapse in their Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
Cathay Pacific Begins Inspections on Airbus A350 Fleet After Engine Issue
Cathay Pacific Airways has initiated inspections across its Airbus A350 fleet following an in-flight engine component failure, impacting shares of… Read More »