Emirates: Airbus sent engineers to deal with A380 wing spar cracks
Airlines operating older Airbus A380 aircraft have been reporting the development of wing spur cracks. This has delayed the return… Read More »
FAA lodges penalty against Vieques Air Link for flying with unqualified pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $134,475 civil penalty against Vieques Air Link for allegedly conducting passenger flights… Read More »
Airbus puts an A321XLR on a 13-hour test flight touring Europe
An Airbus A321XLR is currently on a 13-hour test flight touring Europe from the skies. On December 13th, Airbus’ Toulouse… Read More »
How aircraft cabin safety has been improved over time and lessons learned
How aircraft cabin safety has been improved over time, and how many lessons have been learned and implemented. Accident data… Read More »
AARP Backs bill to improve airplane evacuation plans for travelers with disabilities
More than 25 million Americans live with disabilities or mobility issues that could impact whether they can take a commercial… Read More »
American Airlines passenger reportedly lights a cigarette in flight
A video was recently posted to Twitter showing a passenger aboard an American Airlines flight smoking a cigarette. American Airlines… Read More »
Airbus will make A321XLR fuselage modifications as requested by FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved design requirements for certain Airbus A321XLR aircraft parts addressing safety concerns related to… Read More »
U.S. airlines are lobbying for a change to regulations that could put one pilot in the cockpit
In the airline business, there are two cost factors the airlines can never control: fuel and labor. And as technology… Read More »
European Aviation Safety Agency could mandate Boeing 737 MAX safety retrofits
With legislators on both sides of Congress having differing opinions on whether Boeing must retrofit systems to get the 737… Read More »
SalamAir secures IATA’s Operational Safety Audit registration
SalamAir, Oman’s low-fare airline, has secured the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration, a significant milestone in its development. “IOSA… Read More »
Top Six U.S. airline trends for 2023
The past two years have brought surprise after surprise to the airline industry. A pandemic that began in 2020 was… Read More »
EASA could mandate Boeing 737 MAX safety retrofits
With legislators on both sides of Congress having differing opinions on whether Boeing must retrofit systems to get the 737… Read More »
Comedy duo host emergency evacuation slide ‘party’ thanks to Rex Airlines
Most modern commercial aircraft are equipped with an emergency evacuation slide. While it’s comforting to know that you are covered… Read More »
U.S. Senator wants FAA for details on Boeing 737 MAX alerting system
A senior U.S. lawmaker wants details from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about the safety of the cockpit alerting system… Read More »
Some airlines want to start flying jetliners with just one pilot by 2030
Some airlines want to start flying with just one pilot in the cockpit of passenger planes instead of two. Airlines… Read More »
Aviation firefighters to strike at 27 Australian airports
Thousands of aviation firefighters are planning to take strike action across airports in Australia to protest staff shortages. The four-hour… Read More »
Rwanda gains Category 1 FAA rating, opening up direct routes with the US
The Republic of Rwanda has achieved an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, according to a recent Federal… Read More »
Single-engine plane crashes into power line tower in Montgomery County, Maryland
A small aircraft crashed into a high-tension power line tower in Montgomery County, Maryland on the evening of November 27,… Read More »
Saudia Airbus A330 and Libyan Airlines A320 damaged by the extreme weather
A Saudia Airbus A330 and a Libyan Airlines Airbus A320 were damaged by the extreme weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and… Read More »
Singapore Airlines A380 diverted to Frankfurt due to cabin pressure issues
A Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) flight from London had to divert to Frankfurt due to issues with the aircraft’s cabin… Read More »
Cruise Ship Passenger Rescued After Falling Overboard
Call it a Thanksgiving Miracle. A cruise ship passenger who was believed to have fallen overboard and been in the… Read More »
Envoy Air pilot who was reported incapacitated mid-flight passes away
An Envoy Air pilot who was reported as incapacitated shortly after takeoff on November 19, 2022, has passed away. Envoy… Read More »