How software saved a stealth fighter jet—and its pilot—from crashing in Alaska
The 2020 incident occurred in an F-22 and involved software called Auto GCAS. Plus, what to know about two additional… Read More »
China Eastern’s 737-800 flying again four weeks after crash
China Eastern Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737-800 jets again, about four weeks after a deadly crash that killed 132… Read More »
Union Says Southwest pilots suffering from fatigue
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association union says its pilots are suffering from fatigue due to the airline’s haphazard scheduling. The… Read More »
China denies rumors blaming 737-800 co-pilot for plane crash killing 132
The cause of China’s recent passenger plane crash which killed 132 people remains under investigation, a Chinese aviation official has… Read More »
EU to end cargo-in-the-cabin flights
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will put a stop to cargo-in-the-cabin flights beyond July 31. The use of… Read More »
EU Air Safety adds 21 Russian airlines to its list
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which is the list of airlines that are subject to… Read More »
U.S. FAA names new certification director to implement significant reforms
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Friday Apr. 8 it is naming a new head of its aircraft certification… Read More »
United Airlines won’t fly dozens of Pratt & Whitney powered 777-200 jets until at least May 13
United Airlines doesn’t expect to fly dozens of Boeing 777 jets, grounded more than a year ago after one suffered… Read More »
China’s civil aviation regulator calls for complete flight safety
The head of China’s civil aviation regulator has called on the sector to closely examine its safety record and performance… Read More »
U.S. NTSB helps China download voice record of crashed Boeing 737-800 jet
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday Apr. 1 it was assisting Chinese investigators with the download of… Read More »
Delta Pilots Make Safe Emergency Landing After Windshield Shatters
Pilots on a Delta Air Lines flight were able to safely make an emergency landing after the cockpit window shattered… Read More »
Man Arrested for Faking Pilot Experience on His Resume
A former British Airways subsidiary pilot trying to get back with a regional subsidiary of the airline was jailed last… Read More »