Ex-Student Pilot Sentenced for Stolen Airplane Flight Across States
A former student pilot has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison after pleading guilty to flying… Read More »
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Target Global Hotels
Hotels worldwide are facing a growing cybersecurity threat as hackers deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to steal guest payment information. Kaspersky’s… Read More »
Alaska Air CEO Urges Bold ATC Innovation
Alaska Airlines CEO has called for urgent innovation in America’s air traffic control (ATC) system, arguing that modern technology must… Read More »
Senator Calls FAA’s Boeing Fine Too Weak
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed $3.1 million fine against Boeing, calling it inadequate in… Read More »
EU Opposes Russia’s Bid to Rejoin UN Aviation Council
Russia’s push to regain a seat on the governing council of the U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is facing… Read More »
Pilots’ Group Demands Judicial Probe Into Air India Crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots has called for a judicially led inquiry into the June 12 crash of Air India… Read More »
Trump’s New H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Chaos on Emirates Flight from San Francisco
An Emirates flight from San Francisco to Dubai descended into chaos after news broke mid-boarding that President Donald Trump had… Read More »
American Airlines Pilots Forget to Lower Landing Gear on Final Approach to Phoenix
Passengers and plane spotters alike witnessed a tense moment on September 18 when an American Airlines Airbus A319 appeared to… Read More »
Families of Flight 5342 Crash Victims Plan DC Announcement
Families of passengers killed in the January 29 mid-air collision involving American Eagle Flight 5342 will hold a press conference… Read More »
Drone Pilot Sentenced to Jail and $156K Fine After DJI Mini 3 Collision With LA Firefighting Plane
A California tech executive has been sentenced to jail and ordered to pay restitution after his DJI Mini 3 Pro… Read More »
GE Tests Supersonic Ramjet Engine in Milestone Flight
GE Aerospace has successfully completed three supersonic flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System (ATLAS) at Kennedy… Read More »
Missing Carnival Passenger Chose to Stay Ashore
A Carnival Cruise Line passenger who went missing in Bonaire earlier this month appears to have intentionally stayed behind, according… Read More »
Coast Guard Evacuates Carnival Passenger
The U.S. Coast Guard carried out a late-night medical evacuation of a passenger from Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Venezia while… Read More »
Landing Jet Comes Within 10 Feet of EasyJet Plane at Nice Airport
An easyJet flight preparing to depart Nice Côte d’Azur Airport in France on the evening of Sept. 21 was canceled… Read More »
Afghan Teen Survives Perilous Flight From Kabul to Delhi Hidden in Landing Gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy survived an extraordinary and highly dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside the landing… Read More »
Lawmakers Propose FAA Shutdown Bill to Protect Air Traffic and Safety Operations
Two members of Congress have introduced new legislation to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can keep operating during government… Read More »
Russia Presses ICAO to Ease Aviation Sanctions Over Safety
Russia is asking the U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to relax sanctions that block access to spare parts and… Read More »
Ryanair Flight Issues Distress Signal After Radio Failure
A Ryanair flight approaching London Stansted Airport reportedly sent an emergency distress signal after losing radio contact with air traffic… Read More »
US Moves to Block Sanctioned Aircraft Parts From Reaching Russia
Washington is tightening controls to prevent U.S.-made aircraft components from slipping into Russian hands after loosening sanctions on Belarus’s flag… Read More »
Accidentally Cut Cables Cause Massive Flight Delays at Dallas Airports
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field on Friday Sep…. Read More »
US Maintains Ban on Belavia Flights to Russia and Others
The United States has confirmed that Belarusian flag carrier Belavia will remain barred from operating flights to Russia, Iran, Syria,… Read More »
IATA Presses Safety and Sustainability at ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association is urging governments to adopt a unified approach to aviation safety, sustainability, and passenger protection… Read More »
Laser Incidents Reported Near Boston Logan Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after three separate flight crews reported being targeted by lasers while flying near Boston’s… Read More »
UK Court Blocks $1B Appeal by Insurers Over Russian Jets
The UK High Court has denied Western insurers permission to appeal a ruling that compels them to pay aircraft lessors… Read More »
American Airlines Ordered to Pay $9.6M After Passenger’s Stroke
A California federal jury has ordered American Airlines to pay $9.6 million for neglecting a passenger who suffered a stroke… Read More »
French Jet Circles for Hour as Sleeping Controller Delays Landing
An Air Corsica Airbus A320-200neo was forced to circle for nearly an hour over Corsica after the sole air traffic… Read More »