Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-3717 intercepted after hour-long radio silence
Ethiopian Airlines (EA) flight ET-3717 was intercepted by fighter aircraft flying over Greece after reportedly losing radio contact with multiple… Read More »
Two Black comedians file lawsuit over police jet bridge stops at Atlanta airport
Police officers stopped Eric André as he boarded a flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles in April 2021 and, a… Read More »
Russian officials arrested for extorting money from pilots
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport (Rosaviatsiya) has been shaken by another corruption scandal, according to reports from Russian… Read More »
Jet2 flight intercepted by RAF fighter jets over security alert
A Jet2 flight from Dalaman, Turkey, to Manchester, United Kingdom, was intercepted by RAF fighters and diverted to London. An… Read More »
Mexico Eliminates Face Mask Requirement for Air Travel
Masks will no longer be mandatory on flights operated by Mexican airlines. Little by little, the use of masks in… Read More »
Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Multiple People Get Sick From Chemical Odor
An American Airlines flight departing from Miami International Airport for Barbados was forced to return to MIA after multiple people… Read More »
TSA Planning New Cybersecurity Rules for Aviation Following Pro-Russia Attack
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a series of new cybersecurity requirements for critical aviation systems after several airport websites… Read More »
Aviation Advocates Ask FCC to Permanently Limit 5G Around Airports
Under a temporary agreement, Verizon and AT&T aren’t broadcasting C-band 5G around US airports. Aviation groups want to make some… Read More »
The Top Destinations Still Enforcing COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Travelers and those whose livelihoods are tied to the travel and tourism industry will be happy to know that COVID-19… Read More »
Turkish Airlines flight forced to make emergency diversion after passenger attacks cabin crew
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Jakarta, Indonesia was forced to make an emergency diversion after a passenger was… Read More »
Aviation accidents on the decline according to Air Safety Institute report
The AOPA’s Air Safety Institute’s new Nall Report indicates that aviation accidents declined in 2020. Stall/spin accidents account for the… Read More »
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals gains IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries accreditation
Handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has successfully obtained accreditation under IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries (Li-batt) standard. Hactl… Read More »
Man Reportedly Sneaks Past Security and Boards Plane
A male passenger apparently snuck past security at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was able to board a Delta Air… Read More »
Flight AF447 crash trial: Air France and Airbus plead not guilty
The airline Air France and the manufacturer Airbus have both pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary corporate manslaughter in… Read More »
AI Co-Pilots are the future of flying
A human user supported by an AI pilot may be the best approach. While the U.S. Air Force is capable… Read More »
Laos’ airlines receive safety certification
Laos’ two airlines, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway, have achieved the SafeFlight certification under the LaoSafe programme, with new flight… Read More »
Using smart composites for improved aviation safety
New industry-linked Swinburne research uses smart composite structures to help engineers detect structural defects in planes and rockets before they… Read More »
Passenger says man sneaked onto Delta flight in security breach at Atlanta’s airport
Passengers said a Delta pilot told them he had to return to the gate because a passenger had managed to… Read More »
Hackers knock some U.S. airport websites offline
Airports in Los Angeles and Atlanta were among those affected. Officials say there was no effect on operations Websites for… Read More »
What You Need To Know as Japan Fully Reopens for Tourism
Japan has reopened to visa-free travel from dozens of countries around the world as of Tuesday, October 11, eliminating its… Read More »
First foreign Boeing 737 MAX lands in China after four-year hiatus
A Boeing 737 MAX operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines has recently landed in Guangzhou, China, marking the model’s first commercial… Read More »
Man took magic mushrooms and then assaulted United flight attendants
A man was arrested on assault charges after authorities say he attacked two United Airlines flight attendants on a trip… Read More »
Airways New Zealand recognised as safety leader
Airways New Zealand has been recognised as a world leader in aviation safety reporting and improvement. An innovative safety performance… Read More »
Mechanical issues force American Airlines Charlotte to London flight to land in NYC
Mechanical issues forced an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to London to land at JFK Airport Thursday morning in Queens,… Read More »
FAA extends rest periods for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer… Read More »
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to biometric check-in to boarding process
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to a touchless, biometric check-in to boarding process with Singapore Airlines. If there are any… Read More »