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 »
India and U.S. Investigators to Review Air India Crash Data
Indian and U.S. investigators are set to meet next week to review data collected from the deadly Air India crash… Read More »
Chinese Court Orders Malaysia Airlines to Pay $3.3M Over MH370
A Beijing court has ordered Malaysia Airlines to compensate several families of passengers who were onboard missing flight MH370, ruling… Read More »
Air China Power Bank Fire Highlights Rising Airline Crackdowns on Lithium Batteries
A battery fire onboard an Air China flight has renewed attention on the growing risk posed by lithium power banks… Read More »
Expert Says Cosmic Rays May Have Triggered JetBlue’s Mid-Air Drop
A leading space and radiation expert says “cosmic rays” — high-energy particles from a distant supernova — may have caused… Read More »
Man Attacks TSA Officers and Attempts to Stab Police at Las Vegas Airport
A man is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and attempting to stab police inside… Read More »
Boeing vs. Airbus Safety: What U.S. Accident Data Really Shows
Boeing has been under intense public scrutiny in recent years, largely due to high-profile issues involving the 737 Max and… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370: What to Know as the Search Resumes After a Decade
More than ten years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, the world’s most perplexing aviation mystery is… Read More »
FAA Expands Investigation Into Airline Shutdown Violations
The US Federal Aviation Administration has intensified its probe into whether airlines complied with mandatory flight reductions ordered during the… Read More »
Aer Lingus Pilot Says He Delayed Reporting Incident Due to Fear of ‘Retribution’
An Aer Lingus pilot who was stripped of his command duties after his aircraft failed to capture a navigation beacon… Read More »
AOG Technics Director Pleads Guilty in Global Fake Aircraft Parts Scam
The director of AOG Technics, the company at the center of a global scandal involving counterfeit aircraft engine parts, has… Read More »
Air India Probed After A320 Flew Eight Times With Expired Certificate
Air India has issued a formal clarification after reports alleged that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft operated multiple flights… Read More »
TSA Warns Travelers of New Costs for No Real ID
The Transportation Security Administration is urging travelers to prepare for major changes ahead, warning that flying without a Real ID… Read More »
How Black Boxes Reveal the Truth Behind Airplane Crashes
Black boxes are among the most important tools in modern aviation safety, helping investigators determine what happened in the moments… Read More »
US Officials Suspect Cover-Up in Air India Crash Investigation
US investigators fear Indian authorities may be attempting to conceal key findings in the probe of the Air India Flight… Read More »
Global Airlines Rush to Fix A320s After Solar Radiation Alert
Airlines around the world are racing to complete emergency repairs on thousands of Airbus A320-family aircraft after the manufacturer warned… Read More »
ATC Stops Saudia 777 From Landing on Closed Runway as Similar Incident Probed
Air traffic controllers at Islamabad International Airport (ISB) prevented a potentially catastrophic runway incident after stopping a Saudi Airlines Boeing… Read More »
Airbus Imposes Cold-Weather Restrictions on A320 Jets With P&W Engines
Airbus is imposing new cold-weather operating restrictions on certain A320neo aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, the company confirmed… Read More »
Airbus Orders Immediate A320 Software Update Over Flight Control Risk
Airbus has issued an urgent request for airlines worldwide to immediately upgrade software on A320 family aircraft after identifying a… Read More »