Air India and Vistara Cleared to Merge Line Maintenance Operations
In a significant development for the Air India-Vistara merger, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted CAR 145… Read More »
Boeing’s Space Ambitions Waver as Starliner Faces Critical Challenges
Boeing’s space ambitions are facing significant challenges, with its Starliner spacecraft encountering critical issues that could jeopardize its role in… Read More »
New MIT Study Shows Air Travel Safety Continues to Improve, But Challenges Remain
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many, but a new study released on Thursday brings reassuring news: commercial air… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Flight Diverted After Pilot Admits Lack of Qualification to Land
An Alaska Airlines flight was reportedly diverted after the pilot admitted mid-flight that they were not properly qualified to land… Read More »
T’way Air First Flight Diverts to Singapore Due to Safety Issue
What was meant to be a celebratory moment for T’way Air’s inaugural flight from South Korea to Rome quickly turned… Read More »
Turbulence Injures American Airlines Flight Attendants on Tampa to Charlotte Flight
Last week, an incident of severe turbulence during an American Airlines flight from Tampa to Charlotte resulted in injuries to… Read More »
CommuteAir Receives FAA Approval to Operate E170 for Charter Flights
CommuteAir, based in Cleveland Hopkins, has been granted certification by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its… Read More »
Researchers Warn of Growing Threat from GPS Spoofers Targeting Commercial Airlines
A recent surge in GPS spoofing attacks, a form of digital interference that can potentially send commercial airliners off course,… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Attendants Injured After Airbus A321 Encounters Severe Turbulence
American Airlines Flight 2905 from Tampa to Charlotte on June 8th turned eventful for unfortunate reasons when unexpected turbulence injured… Read More »
LIAT 2020 Takes Off: Antigua’s Revamped Airline Begins Commercial Operations
In a significant development for regional aviation, Antigua’s newly launched airline, LIAT 2020, commenced its commercial flight operations on August… Read More »
Parts Removal Problems Were Well-Known at Boeing Before Alaska Airlines 737-9 Accident
Boeing was aware of compliance issues related to parts removal long before the January 2023 accident involving an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Political Storm Brews Over Uganda Airlines Investigation
Uganda Airlines, the state-owned carrier based at Entebbe, has once again been thrust into the center of a political showdown… Read More »
CNMI Explores New Air Service Options as Star Marianas Air Threatens Flight Cessation
The Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA), which manages airports in the Northern Marianas Islands, is actively seeking new air service providers… Read More »
NTSB and Boeing Unable to Identify Who Removed 737-9 Door Plug
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Boeing have been unable to determine who removed a door plug in a… Read More »
FAA Proposes Directive for Boeing 787 Dreamliner After Manufacturing Oversight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new directive requiring maintenance record checks or inspections of certain Boeing 787… Read More »
Boeing to Make Design Changes to Prevent Future 737-9 Door Panel Blowouts
Boeing announced on August 6 that it plans to implement design changes to prevent future mid-air cabin panel blowouts, similar… Read More »
Court Ends Nigeria Air Project
On August 5, the Federal High Court in Lagos declared Nigeria Air (NWB, Lagos) “null and void,” effectively terminating the… Read More »
Delta Flight to Rome Diverted Back to Boston After Lightning Strike
An international Delta Air Lines flight from Boston to Rome was diverted back to Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday… Read More »
Pilot’s Arrest Forces Cancellation of Frontier Airlines Flight from IAH to Dallas
A Frontier Airlines flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Dallas was canceled after a pilot was reportedly taken… Read More »
Malaysia’s Systematic Aviation Services AOC Cancelled
Systematic Aviation Services (Kuala Lumpur Subang) has had its suspended air operator’s certificate (AOC) officially cancelled after failing to renew… Read More »
Emergency Directive Issued for Airbus A220 by Transport Canada Over Landing Gear Concerns
Transport Canada has announced an urgent airworthiness directive (AD) targeting the Airbus A220 fleet, following the discovery of a critical… Read More »
American Airlines Passenger Indicted for Attempting to Open Plane Doors Mid-Flight
An American Airlines passenger has been formally charged by a federal grand jury after reportedly attempting to open the aircraft’s… Read More »
Nigeria Considers Retaliatory Measures Over Heathrow Access Dispute
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, has issued a warning that the country may take retaliatory actions against British Airways if… Read More »
Families of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victims Call for Increased Fines Against Planemaker
Families of the victims from the Boeing 737 MAX crashes, which collectively claimed 346 lives, are urging a U.S. judge… Read More »
Senator Maria Cantwell Calls for FAA Review of Aviation Manufacturer Oversight
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has officially requested that the… Read More »
EasyJet First Officer Faints During Flight to Lisbon, Underscoring Need for Two-Pilot Minimum Rule
Passengers don’t usually expect a pilot to fall ill during a flight, but the rare occurrence underscores the importance of… Read More »