‘Investment Is Required’ Says American Airlines CEO on FAA Outage
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom commented on the recent FAA outage that left nearly 13,000 flights delayed or canceled when… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines flight makes emergency landing at LAX
A Hawaiian Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the evening… Read More »
Delta Air Lines flight departing John Wayne Airport in California has an engine fire
A Delta Air Lines flight departing John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, aborted takeoff Tuesday Jan. 10 afternoon after… Read More »
Russia certifies new turboprop engine following deadly crash
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport (Rosaviatsiya) has issued a type certificate for the controversial Klimov TV7-117ST-01 turboprop engine…. Read More »
Delta Air Lines aircraft engine catches fire at John Wayne Airport
Passengers were deplaned after a Delta Air Lines aircraft engine caught fire during takeoff from John Wayne Airport (SNA) on… Read More »
FAA giving airlines another year to fix altimeters that can’t handle 5G signals
About 1,000 planes have altimeters listening to signals in the wrong frequencies. The Federal Aviation Administration will give airlines another… Read More »
What’s the difference between an aircraft accident and incident?
For all of us, any incident involving a commercial airline is worrying, and even turbulence is enough to cause us… Read More »
India’s Go First leaves 55 passengers stranded on bus at Bengaluru airport
A Go First flight took off for Delhi leaving 55 passengers behind on bus at at Bengaluru International Airport (BLR),… Read More »
Gulf Air renews contract with flydocs
Under the five-year renewal, flydocs will continue to support Gulf Air with digital records management software for its fleet of… Read More »
Qatar Cargo continues lithium battery safety focus with CEIV standard
Qatar Cargo and handler Qatar Aviation Services have gained IATA CEIV Lithium Battery (CEIV Li-batt) certification in a bid to… Read More »
Pobeda Boeing 737 collides with a snowbank during takeoff in Russia
Footage has emerged showing the moment passengers were evacuated from a Boeing 737 jet belonging to Pobeda Airlines, an ultra-low-cost… Read More »
Jetstar Airbus A320 flight from Tokyo evacuated in Nagoya after bomb threat
A Jetstar Airbus A320 plane diverted to Nagoya in central Japan after a bomb situation was declared mid-flight. The incident… Read More »
Ranking the World’s Safest Airlines for 2023
Safety has always been an important factor when choosing an airline and that won’t change in 2023. Fortunately, airline safety… Read More »
U.S. FAA names 24 experts to review Boeing’s safety management processes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday Jan. 5 it had named 24 experts to review Boeing’s safety management processes… Read More »
Russian MRO set to make parts for Western aircraft
Aeroflot’s need to maintain its Boeing and Airbus fleets while Russia remains subject to sanctions imposed for its invasion of… Read More »
U.S. FAA names experts to review Boeing safety culture after fatal crashes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday Jan. 5 it had named 24 experts to review Boeing’s safety management processes… Read More »
FAA forms 24-expert group to review Boeing safety management processes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a group of aviation experts who will review safety-related issues at Boeing. The… Read More »
US Senate to Hold Hearings Regarding Southwest Airlines’ Holiday Flight Chaos
The United States Senate Commerce Committee announced it would hold hearings related to Southwest Airlines’ delays and cancellations during the… Read More »
TUI Airways flight from Mexico to England diverted to Bangor, Maine after chaos erupts on airplane
A pair of passengers who disrupted a flight from Mexico to England, causing it to make an unplanned landing in… Read More »
Sometimes U.S. airlines’ medical kits fall short during in-flight emergencies
U.S. airlines have response plans for passengers who run into health issues in flight, but planes carry limited and sometimes… Read More »
Cruise Ships Rescue Two Dozen Migrants Near Florida Keys
A pair of cruise ships came to the aid of 24 stranded migrants near the Florida Keys earlier this week…. Read More »
More than 170 killed in fatal plane crashes including China flight disaster in 2022
Six fatal air accidents during 2022 claimed 174 lives of passengers and crew, together with four people on the ground…. Read More »
Two Middle East Airlines Airbus A321neos damaged by bullet fire on NYE
Two Middle Eastern Airlines (MEA) A321neo aircraft were damaged by stray bullets during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Beirut, Lebanon…. Read More »
FAA addresses dual-engine shutdown of A220 P&W engines
Following a dual-engine shutdown on an aircraft with Pratt & Whitney 1500G power plants – used exclusively for the Airbus… Read More »
FAA issues AD to prevent fuel tank explosions on the Boeing 747
Following inspections by Boeing plus reports received by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency has issued an Airworthiness Directive… Read More »
U.S. FAA survey reveals safety concerns about Southwest Airlines
There are fresh concerns within the United States aviation industry. Now, certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are… Read More »