How Safe Is Flying in Bad Weather? What Pilots Say
Flying in bad weather can be unsettling, with turbulence, strong winds, and rough landings. However, aviation experts assure that flying… Read More »
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Test Ends in Loss After Mid-Flight Explosion
SpaceX faced another setback with its Starship program as its latest launch on Thursday ended prematurely and exploded when the… Read More »
SWAPO’s Air Namibia Revival Criticized by PDM
Namibia’s ruling party, SWAPO, has unveiled plans to revive the bankrupt national carrier, Air Namibia, drawing sharp criticism from opposition… Read More »
FAA Halts Florida Flights After Starship Mishap Sparks Debris Concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily suspended flights at several Florida airports Thursday night following a mishap during a SpaceX… Read More »
Class Aviations Jet Reregistered in Mauritania
Class Aviation has made a notable move in the West African aviation market by reregistering its sole executive jet in… Read More »
ARTI Calls for Overhaul of Nigeria Aviation Rules
Nigeria’s Aviation Round Table Initiative (ARTI) has urged the government to review the civil aviation policy that limits the age… Read More »
Russian Airlines Smuggle Parts Amid Sanctions
Russian airlines are reportedly turning to illicit channels to keep their fleets operational amid sweeping international sanctions imposed after the… Read More »
Belgium’s ASL Group Cleared for US Private Jet Operations
Belgium’s ASL Group Private Jet Services has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate transatlantic flights… Read More »
Urgent Push for Upgraded U.S. Air Traffic Control
Aviation industry leaders and labor groups are once again urging U.S. lawmakers to expedite upgrades to air traffic control (ATC)… Read More »
ENAC Grounds Seven SkyAlps DHC-8-Q400s Over Maintenance Non-Conformities
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has grounded seven DHC-8-Q400s operated by SkyAlps (BQ, Bolzano/Bozen) following safety inspections that uncovered… Read More »
Delta Flight Returns After Smoky Odor Detected
A Delta flight that had just taken off from Boston Logan International Airport was forced to make an immediate return… Read More »
IATA Releases 2024 Safety Report
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) based in Geneva has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report, showing that the industry… Read More »
Elon Musk Falsely Accuses Verizon of Compromising U.S. Air Safety
Billionaire and presidential adviser Elon Musk falsely accused Verizon, a rival contractor to his SpaceX Starlink system, of endangering U.S…. Read More »
Unexpected Turbulence Shakes Crown Princess Voyage
Passengers and crew aboard the Crown Princess experienced an unexpected episode of chaos during the ship’s 14-day round trip from… Read More »
USDoT Secretary Suggests Pilots Should Lose Licenses for At-Fault Accidents
In a recent interview, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy stated that pilots should lose their licenses if they are… Read More »
GE Catalyst Engine Receives FAA Approval
GE Aerospace’s new Catalyst turboprop engine has earned FAA certification after a rigorous evaluation that involved testing over 23 engines… Read More »
Managing Cultural Diversity in Aviation Safety
Cultural diversity in aviation presents both opportunities and challenges. As a global industry, aviation brings together professionals from various cultural… Read More »
Viva Jets Secures Nigerian AOC, Expands Fleet Plans
Viva Jets, based in Lagos, has officially secured its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)… Read More »
Avion Express Brasil Secures AOC, Eyes Fleet Growth
Avion Express Brasil (AEB), based at São Paulo Viracopos, has officially obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from Brazil’s National… Read More »
New Rules Around Marine One Airspace Cause Travel Chaos at DC Airport
Passengers at Washington’s Reagan National Airport are experiencing long delays and significant disruptions due to new safety restrictions for President… Read More »
Musk Sends Starlink Terminals to FAA Amid Air Safety Concerns
Elon Musk announced on X that he’s dispatching his Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration, claiming that… Read More »
EVA Air Bans Portable Chargers Inflight
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced a significant safety measure that will prohibit the use of portable chargers and spare… Read More »