The FAA fights to limit travel disruptions by rocket launches
Space companies are launching more rockets than ever, ratcheting up competition for air space just as travelers return to flying… Read More »
Four UA flight attendants hospitalized after pax’s laptop battery catches fire
A United Airlines flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) bound for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) was forced to… Read More »
What’s the safest seat on a plane?
When booking a flight, do you ever think about which seat will protect you the most in an emergency? Probably… Read More »
Aviation expert reveals the safest place to sit on a plane
An aviation expert has revealed the seats you may want to avoid during a crash and the safest place to… Read More »
FAA to fine United more than $1 million over preflight safety checks
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing a more than $1.1 million penalty against United Airlines for allegedly… Read More »
United Airlines Faces Fine for Allegedly Not Performing Maintenance Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to fine United Airlines $1.1 million for allegedly not conducting required preflight fire system… Read More »
Another Near-Collision Between Two Aircraft Occurs
News of another near-disaster on an airport runway emerged yesterday, following other reports of similar close calls having occurred at… Read More »
Boeing violated 737 Max settlement with DOJ
An attorney representing families of the Boeing 737 MAX fatal crash victims has filed a new case with the United… Read More »
British Airways bans it’s pilots from posting social media while “flying the aircraft”
Commercial pilots and cabin crew have amassed armies of loyal followers on social media by giving insights into their high-flying… Read More »
Qantas’ recent mid-air turnbacks are a sign of strong safety systems
When you’re the CEO of Qantas, people are always keen to tell you how they think the airline is doing…. Read More »
Lawyers charged for stealing $3 million from 737 Max victims’ families
A United States attorney’s office indicated that it charged two California-based lawyers with misappropriating over $3 million from the victims’… Read More »
Hainan Airlines becomes second Chinese carrier to resume Boeing 737 Max flights
China’s Hainan Airlines has resumed passenger services with its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in China, almost four years after the… Read More »
FAA promises changes to prevent repeat of air travel safety system collapse
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration plans to dramatically accelerate replacing the safety system whose failure led to a nationwide air… Read More »
New Zealand to investigate Air NZ Boeing 777 loss of control at AKL
New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has begun an investigation into an incident where an Air New Zealand Boeing… Read More »
Russian presidential Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Moscow
The Mil Mi-8 helicopter belonging to the Russian Special Flight Detachment ‘Rossiya’ has crashed in Moscow’s Vnukovo international airport (VKO)… Read More »
Boeing pleads not guilty on 737 MAX fraud charges
After a United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas judge ordered Boeing to be arraigned, the manufacturer… Read More »
737 MAX Crash victims’ families question whether Boeing created a culture of safety
As Boeing is set to appear in front of a court in Texas, the United States, the families of the… Read More »
U.S. safety board faults Ethiopia’s final 737 Max report
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has faulted Ethiopia’s final report into the March 2019 Boeing 737 MAX fatal… Read More »
Long Beach man arrested for shining lasers at aircraft
The Long Beach Police Department has arrested a 46-year-old man for pointing a laser at passing aircraft, including a police… Read More »
EASA hopeful on Boeing 777X certification progress
The director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is hopeful that discussions regarding the flight control systems for… Read More »
Qantas flight to Kalgoorlie forced back to Perth after takeoff
A Qantas flight from Perth Airport (PER) to Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) in Western Australia was forced to return to Perth… Read More »
Emirates tests a GE90 engine with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Emirates has successfully run a ground test on one of its General Electric GE90 engines on a Boeing 777-300ER, running… Read More »