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 »
FAA Expands Lightning Protection Checks on Boeing 777 Fleet
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to broaden its inspections of Boeing 777 fuel feed tubes for latent lightning protection… Read More »
How AI and Machine Learning Are Boosting Aviation Safety and Efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly transforming the aviation sector, delivering measurable improvements in security, operations and… Read More »
Families Sue Boeing and Honeywell Over Air India Crash
Families of four passengers killed in the June 12 Air India Flight 171 crash have filed a lawsuit against Boeing… Read More »
San Diego Airport Reopens After Runway Closure
San Diego International Airport resumed operations late Wednesday night after an hours-long shutdown triggered by a disabled private jet on… Read More »
IATA Urges Raising Pilot Retirement Age to 67
The International Air Transport Association is calling for the retirement age of commercial pilots undertaking multi-pilot international operations to be… Read More »
NBAA Applauds Senate Action on Michael Graham Nomination
The National Business Aviation Association has welcomed the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s vote advancing Michael Graham’s nomination… Read More »
Flames Seen From Swiss A330 Plane as Logan Airport Issues Ground Stop
Boston Logan International Airport briefly halted arrivals Tuesday evening after a Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted its takeoff and… Read More »
Two Xpeng Flying Cars Collide During Rehearsal at Chinese Air Show
Two Xpeng AeroHT electric flying cars collided during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in northeast China, an event… Read More »
IATA Sets High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation… Read More »
How Scammers Exploit Password Variations and How to Stay Safe
Cybercriminals increasingly target people who reuse or slightly modify their passwords across multiple accounts. A common tactic, known as “credential… Read More »
FAA Seeks $3.14M Fine Against Boeing Over Safety Lapses
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a USD3.14 million fine against Boeing for multiple safety violations tied to… Read More »
Air Force One Has Near Miss With Spirit A321 Jet as Controllers Warn
Air traffic controllers repeatedly warned a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One on Tuesday Sep. 16… Read More »
FAA Orders Inspections of 119 Boeing 787s Over Faulty Oxygen Masks
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to issue a final rule requiring U.S. airlines to inspect more than 100… Read More »
Japan Airlines Cuts Executive Pay Over Pilot Alcohol Scandal
Japan Airlines has announced sweeping pay cuts for 37 top executives, including President Mitsuko Tottori, in response to a serious… Read More »
Cybersecurity Leaders Urge Senate to Confirm DoD CIO Pick
More than 100 leading cybersecurity experts are calling on the Senate Armed Services Committee to swiftly confirm Kirsten Davies as… Read More »