Air New Zealand Flight Returns to Auckland After Midair Technical Alert
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Taupō (TUO) was forced to return to Auckland (AKL) after pilots detected a… Read More »
Jet Owner Sues GE, Bombardier Over Fatal I-75 Crash Engine Defects
The owners of a charter jet that crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples, Florida, in 2024 have filed a class-action… Read More »
Government Shutdown Deepens Strain on U.S. Aviation Safety
The latest government shutdown has added another layer of pressure to America’s already strained aviation system, forcing thousands of essential… Read More »
Fuel Spill Chaos at DFW Airport After American Airlines Jet Doused in Fuel
Chaos erupted at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) after an American Airlines regional jet was accidentally doused in jet fuel… Read More »
The Shutdown Is Pushing U.S. Air Safety Workers to the Breaking Point
Federal aviation employees insist that flying remains safe despite mounting strain on air traffic controllers and transportation security staff—but passengers… Read More »
Essential Air Service Extension Gives Alaska Airlines a Brief Lifeline Amid Shutdown
The federal extension of Essential Air Service (EAS) funding through November 2 offers Alaska’s aviation industry a temporary lifeline—but uncertainty… Read More »
US Moves to Ban Chinese Airlines From Using Russian Airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed new restrictions that would bar Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace… Read More »
US DoT Secures $41 Million to Keep Essential Air Service Running
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has secured USD 41 million in emergency funding to sustain the Essential Air Service… Read More »
Putin Says Russian Air Defenses Responsible for Azerbaijani Jet Crash that Killed 38
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Oct. 9 said that Russia’s air defenses were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani… Read More »
Hop-A-Jet Sues GE, Bombardier Over Fatal 2024 Florida Crash
Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter (HPJ, Fort Lauderdale Executive) and its affiliated companies have filed a class-action lawsuit in the United… Read More »
U.S. Flight Delays Mount as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens
Air traffic control staffing shortages continued to disrupt air travel across the United States for a second consecutive day on… Read More »
Jury Awards $16.9 Million in Fatal 2019 PenAir Unalaska Crash
Nearly six years after a fatal airplane crash in Unalaska, Alaska, a Washington state jury has found Peninsula Aviation Services,… Read More »
13-Year-Old Stows Away on El Al Flight After Evading Ben Gurion Security
A 13-year-old boy managed to slip past security and passport control at Ben Gurion Airport and stow away on an… Read More »
Air Traffic Controller Shortage Grows Despite $145K Salaries
America’s air traffic controller shortage is worsening during the government shutdown—despite six-figure salaries reaching $145,000 a year. The Federal Aviation… Read More »
ICAO Condemns Russia for GNSS Jamming, Citing Aviation Safety Risks
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued a formal resolution condemning Russia for its ongoing interference with Global Navigation… Read More »
FAA Revises Helicopter Routes Around Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced permanent updates to helicopter route charts across the Washington, D.C. area, following… Read More »
US EAS Funding to Halt Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has warned that funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) and Alternate Essential Air… Read More »
Japan Airlines to Suspend Pilots Who Fail Liver Function Tests
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will suspend pilots deemed at high risk if their liver function deteriorates beyond… Read More »
Study Warns Pilot Fatigue and Job Pressure Threaten EU Flight Safety
European aviation safety is under growing threat from mounting psychological pressure, fatigue, and precarious employment conditions among pilots and cabin… Read More »
Russia Loses ICAO Bid to Ease Aviation Sanctions
Russia has failed in its attempt to gain international backing for the relaxation of Western aviation sanctions during the 42nd… Read More »
Pakistan Grounds Serene Air Over Fleet Shortfall
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has suspended Serene Air’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) after the airline was left without… Read More »
Two US Flights Diverted After Unruly Passenger Incidents
Air travel in the United States saw two separate cases of unruly passengers this week, forcing flight diversions and emergency… Read More »