Virgin Atlantic fined for flying Delta flight codes above Iraq
The United States Department of Transportation (DoT) has fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05million for using Delta Air Lines flight codes on… Read More »
Tourists in Mexico could be fined for smoking in public
Mexico has completely banned cigarette smoking in all public places – including at hotels and beaches. Previously the smoking ban only applied… Read More »
Where are the safest places to travel in 2023?
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky… Read More »
Flight attendants caught trying to smuggle onions into the Philippines
10 flight attendants from Philippine Airlines were caught trying to smuggle 40 kilos of onions and fruits into the Philippines… Read More »
Two Cruise Ships Rescue Dozens of Migrants
Two more cruise ships rescued dozens of migrant workers in a pair of separate incidents over the weekend. MSC Cruises’… Read More »
Yeti Airlines crash flight data and voice recorders have been retrieved in Nepal
Search teams retrieved the flight data and cockpit voice recorders Monday Jan. 16 of a Yeti Airlines passenger plane that… Read More »
Global aviation is extraordinarily safe, but Nepal is the tragic exception
With the latest accident, the Himalayan kingdom has now suffered 13 tragedies in as many years. Almost everywhere in the… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines pilot says plume-like cloud “shot” in front of A330 jet seconds before turbulence
The pilot on the Dec. 18 flight from Phoenix to Honolulu said conditions were smooth when a smoke-like plume appeared… Read More »
U.S. FAA investigating near-collision between a Delta and American jets at JFK
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near-collision between a Delta and American Airlines aircraft at John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
Yeti Airlines ATR 72 crashes in Nepal
An accident involving an ATR 72-500 occurred in Nepal on 14 January, killing at least 68 people. From footage of… Read More »
Brazil Overview
The overall risk rating for Brazil is Moderate due to a Moderate security risk rating and a Moderate health risk… Read More »
Brazil Information
Important Numbers Intl. Country Code (+55) Fire 193 Police 190 Ambulance 192 Contact Information for Select Embassies US Embassy in… Read More »
Brazil Transportation
Air: Brazil is rated Category 1 by the International Aviation Safety Assessment Program (IASA), indicating that the country’s civil aviation… Read More »
Brazil Security Risk Overview
Security Risk Rating: Moderate Security Risk Overview Petty crime is rife in Brazil, especially in large cities. Murders, burglaries, and… Read More »
Brazil Health Risk Overview
Health Risk Rating: Moderate Travel Health Advice Routine vaccines for preventable diseases, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine,… Read More »
Airbus tests DragonFly pilot assist that can automatically divert flights
The autonomous tech could help if the crew is incapacitated. Autonomous transportation assistance isn’t limited to cars. Airbus has started… Read More »
Final rule governs air transport of lithium-ion batteries
A final rule from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will regulate the transport of lithium-ion batteries shipped by… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX officially returns within China with China Southern flight
China Southern Airlines has become the first airline to operate a commercial Boeing 737 MAX flight in China, as the… Read More »
Kenya Airways 737 flight KQ 606 suffers cabin pressurization failure
Kenya Airways (KQ) flight KQ 606 suffered low cabin pressure during a routine flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)…. Read More »
NAHCO staff suspended over suspected sabotage on Air Peace A320 fleet
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), has launched an investigation into its own staff, following allegations of suspected sabotage after… Read More »
FAA Software Issues Could Reportedly Take Years to Update
A new report claims the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) software that caused the nationwide ground stop for flights earlier this… Read More »
U.S. FAA’s aviation warning system that crashed this week was already a pain for pilots
The NOTAM system has long been a source of frustration for some in the aviation industry who say it overloads… Read More »
Two passengers suffer minor injuries after power bank fire on Scoot flight
The incident took place as the aircraft was taxiing for departure at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Two passengers have suffered… Read More »
Why Singapore isn’t imposing new travel rules on visitors from China
Singapore’s Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung told Parliament Monday that the government is not imposing new restrictions on travelers… Read More »
‘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 »