JetBlue pilot aborts landing in near miss with departing Learjet
A JetBlue Embraer 190 and Learjet 60 almost crashed while the larger aircraft was coming into land and the other… Read More »
FAA issues directive to prevent Boeing 777 fuel tank explosions
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD), addressing a potential scenario where… Read More »
Portugal turns drug smuggling jet into presidential plane
Portugal believes in second chances: an official presidential plane recently induced was previously seized in a cocaine bust. On February… Read More »
Bahrain International Airport prepares for a big emergency exercise to date
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), discussed preparations with its partners for… Read More »
Omani airspace opens to Israeli airlines
The Omani Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a notice announcing that its airspace is now open to all airlines… Read More »
The safety demonstration: two minutes which might just save your life
Whether the flight you have boarded is 30 minutes or 16 hours, there’s one element as passengers we all experience… Read More »
The types of flights least likely to get disrupted
We’re all aware that last year was an especially one for air travel in terms of flight disruptions, which could… Read More »
FAA forces Boeing to halt 787 Dreamliner deliveries once again
Boeing has been forced to halt deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner once again, just months after it resumed deliveries to… Read More »
Japan Airlines jet carrying 335 forced to turn back after missing destination airport’s closing time by 10 minutes
Nearly 335 passengers were sent back to Tokyo and did not arrive at Fukuoka Airport until the next day. A… Read More »
TSA To Pet Parents: Stop Sending Animals Through Airport X-Ray Machines
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a new PSA for travelers with pets in tow, pleading with pet parents… Read More »
Teenager arrested for AirDropping bomb threat on American Airlines flight
A high school student was arrested in Texas after AirDropping a bomb threat via his apple device to passengers on… Read More »
Air India Boeing 777 diverts to Stockholm due to engine problems
An Air India Boeing 777-300ER was forced to divert to Stockholm, Sweden, due to a mid-flight oil leak in one… Read More »
Airlines claim Chinese carriers flying over Russia have “unfair advantage”
Disgruntled airlines have said that Chinese carriers have an “unfair advantage” because they can fly over Russia, cutting time and… Read More »
Deutsche Aircraft receives EASA certification for In-Flight Operable Door
Deutsche Aircraft has received EASA certification for its In-Flight Operable Door (IFOD), developing the multi-capabilities of the D328. The IFOD, commissioned… Read More »
Fiji Lifts All Pandemic-Related Travel Requirements
As of February 14, 2023, Fiji no longer requires travelers to adhere to any pandemic-related travel requirements, including providing proof… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Adds New Security Checkpoint at Honolulu Airport
Travelers heading to and from Honolulu via Hawaiian Airlines can now enjoy a faster TSA security experience with the addition… Read More »
Rescuers climb Philippine volcano after plane wreckage spotted
Philippines authorities have launched a search mission to scale a volcano, which last erupted in 2018, after the wreckage of… Read More »
What are ‘golden visas’ and which EU countries hand them out?
Getting the right to live and work in another country can be a long and difficult process. But that’s not… Read More »
Why are people flying with so many firearms in the U.S.?
American airport security intercepted more than 6,500 guns at last year – an all time record. US’s Transportation Security Administration… Read More »
Man Tries To Carry Loaded Assault Rifle Onboard Plane From New Orleans
Earlier this week, a 52-year-old man tried to pass through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint at Louis Armstrong… Read More »
The FAA Given One Week Deadline for a Backup Plan to the NOTAM System
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Acting Administrator, Billy Nolen, was given one week to create a plan for “a reliable, separate… Read More »
Power Outage Causes Severe Flight Disruptions at New York’s JFK Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 1 remains closed as of Friday due to ongoing electrical issues, the airport confirmed:… Read More »
Topless smoking, ranting passenger storms cockpit and bites crew member
Another bizarre air rage incident is making headlines, highlighting that the ongoing scourge of strange and outlandish in-flight behavior by… Read More »
NTSB targets flap retraction and crew action on United altitude loss in Hawaii
The National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB), which began its inquiry into the sudden loss of altitude on a United Airlines… Read More »
Flight Attendant Union President Responds to FAA Forming Safety Review Team
Sara Nelson, the President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) union, which represents more than 50,000 members, has responded… Read More »
Extinction Rebellion blockade private jet terminal at Luton Airport
Extinction Rebellion (XR) has mounted a protest at London-Luton Airport (LTN) by blocking the entrance to private jet terminals. Campaigners… Read More »