Russian Aircraft Incidents Triple in 2023 Amidst Spare Parts Shortages and Sanctions
A concerning surge in safety incidents involving Russian aircraft has unfolded in 2023, largely attributed to a critical shortage of… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines Faces Service Disruption as Saab 340B Suffers Ground Incident
Tonga-based Lulutai Airlines is grappling with operational challenges after a Saab 340B(Plus) aircraft, registered as A3-PUA (msn 408), experienced a… Read More »
LIAT Resumes Scheduled Flights from Antigua after Addressing Maintenance Challenges
LIAT (Antigua and Barbuda) has successfully recommenced its commercial operations after a brief hiatus last month, attributing the suspension to… Read More »
FAA Initiates Mandatory Retrofit Process for Boeing 737NG Nacelle Design Changes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has embarked on a crucial process to mandate nacelle design modifications for the Boeing 737… Read More »
Kenya Airways Warns of Possible Disruptions Amid Global Aircraft Spare Parts Shortage
Kenya Airways (KQ), one of Africa’s prominent carriers, has issued a caution regarding potential flight disruptions during the upcoming festive… Read More »
Connect Airlines Appeals DOT Decision to Revoke Certification
Connect Airlines, operated by Waltzing Matilda Aviation, LLC (WMA), is appealing the decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT)… Read More »
Future of Scotland’s ‘Hogwarts Express’ in Jeopardy Amid Safety Upgrades Dispute
Fans of the iconic “Hogwarts Express” in Scotland may face disappointment as the future of The Jacobite steam train, famous… Read More »
US Imposes Sanctions on Three Firms Over Alleged Smuggling of Aircraft Parts to Venezuela
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has sanctioned three firms accused of smuggling US-origin aircraft… Read More »
S7 Group Chief Warns of Engine Crunch in Russia, Advocates for Reverse Engineering
Evgeny Elin, Chairman of the Board of Directors at S7 Group, has raised concerns about the limited service life of… Read More »
Arrest Made in Dodgy Engine Parts Scandal That Affected United, Delta
An individual has been arrested as part of an investigation into AOG Technics, the company accused of supplying suspicious engine… Read More »
Chile’s SKY Airline Applies for US Authorisation
Chilean carrier SKY Airline has submitted an application for a US Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP) and exemption, with plans… Read More »
South Korean Airlines to Implement Pre-Takeoff Warnings Following In-Flight Door Opening Incidents
South Korean airlines are set to introduce pre-takeoff warnings to passengers, aiming to prevent incidents involving the attempted opening of… Read More »
Ryanair Addresses Fake Engine Parts in Routine Checks
Ryanair has revealed the discovery and replacement of unauthorized engine parts in two of its aircraft during routine inspections. The… Read More »
Families of MH370 Passengers Seek Compensation and Answers in Chinese Court
For nearly a decade, Jiang Hui has been on a relentless quest for answers regarding the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia… Read More »
The European Commission has Updated the EU Air Safety List
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, which comprises airlines subject to operating bans or restrictions within… Read More »
Arkia and Israir Explore Merger Amidst Challenging Market Conditions
Israir (6H, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) has entered into preliminary merger talks with Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ, Tel Aviv Ben… Read More »
NBAA Releases Guide to Prevent Runway Excursions in Business Jet Operations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has published a comprehensive guide aimed at assisting business aircraft crews in preventing runway… Read More »
U.S. Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the Brink
A nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers has resulted in an exhausted and demoralized workforce increasingly prone to making dangerous… Read More »
The FAA’s Role in Addressing Pilot Mental Health
Airline pilots play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of millions of passengers every day. However, recent events have… Read More »
US Navy Recovers Fuel from Jet That Overshot Runway into Environmentally Sensitive Bay in Hawaii
The US Navy has successfully removed fuel from a reconnaissance jet that overshot a runway in Hawaii and ended up… Read More »
Fly2Sky A320 Bound for Abuja Lands in Asaba Due to Miscommunication
A Fly2Sky Airbus A320-200 on Nov. 26, operating on behalf of United Nigeria Airlines with registration LZ-FSA, experienced an unusual… Read More »
FAA Proposes Extending Cockpit Data Capture for Enhanced Safety Investigations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled a proposal to extend the cockpit voice-recording requirement for all new airplanes. This… Read More »
Japan Suspends Osprey Flights Following U.S. Air Force Aircraft Crash
Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft, officials announced on Thursday Nov. 30, a day after a U.S. Air… Read More »
FAA Orders Urgent Inspections for Boeing 747 Lightning Protection System
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of the lightning protection system on all U.S.-registered Boeing 747 aircraft…. Read More »
Inside NextGen: The FAA’s $35 Billion Air Traffic Modernization Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has embarked on an ambitious air traffic infrastructure project known as the Next Generation Air… Read More »
U.S. Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes off Southern Japan; One Person Found Alive
Japan’s coast guard has reported that a U.S. military Osprey aircraft, carrying eight people, crashed off the southern coast of… Read More »