U.S. FAA says ‘closely monitoring’ aviation safety in Middle East after missile attack
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was closely monitoring events in the Middle East and coordinating with U.S…. Read More »
Could Boeing’s Latest Move Signal the End of 737 MAX Plane?
Could Boeing Co.’s latest internal move be an indication of something looming with its troubled 737 MAX aircraft? The manufacturer… Read More »
In Reversal, Boeing Recommends 737 Max Simulator Training for Pilots
The company had long maintained that the training wasn’t needed to fly the plane, which was grounded after two deadly… Read More »
Woman Jailed for Drunken Rampage, Asking Passengers to Join Mile High Club
A British woman has been sentenced to six months in prison after getting drunk, soliciting sex and attacking crew members… Read More »
FAA Proposes Airbus A380 Engine Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing engine checks on Engine Alliance equipped Airbus A380s. The action comes following an uncontained… Read More »
HAI Names Senior FAA Safety Exec Viola as CEO
James Viola, will join HAI on January 16 as its new president and CEO. The Helicopter Association International (HAI) has… Read More »
U.S. Turbine Bizav Fatalities Reach Record High in 2019
Although there were no fatal accidents of U.S.-registered business jets in the second half of last year, the 21 fatalities… Read More »
Aviation Administration to modernise Kazakhstan’s aviation standards
NUR-SULTAN – The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), which began engaging in technical control and supervision Aug. 1, will modernise… Read More »
Canada’s appointment to the International Civil Aviation Organization
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the premier forum for co-operation in all fields of civil aviation among its… Read More »
Claims in aviation are skyrocketing, in spite of better safety records
Passengers can take a deep breath – the global airline industry has had some of its safest years in recent… Read More »
Bek Air further clouds picture of Fokker 100 crash
Bek Air is still pushing its theory that wake turbulence contributed to the loss of a Fokker 100 during take-off… Read More »
FAA monitoring Middle East situation for safety risks
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 6 that it is closely monitoring events in the Middle East “to… Read More »
DGCA to issue notices to 100 GoAir pilots, senior officials for violation of FDTL norms
According to a source, GoAir experienced extensive flight delays and diversions leading to cancellation of flights as its crew approached… Read More »
New Illegal Charter Guidance for Pilots and Passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released new guidance and resources to educate pilots and air passengers on illegal charter, while… Read More »
Boeing’s List of Max Problems Grows
During an audit, Boeing discovered a problem with electrical wiring used for the plane’s controls. In this Dec. 11, 2019,… Read More »
Frustrated Passengers Threaten Pilot, Flight Crew During Delay
A group of airline passengers frustrated after being stuck inside a plane during an extended delay reportedly began banging on… Read More »
JetBlue to power some flights with “sustainable” jet fuel
JetBlue plans to use what it calls sustainably sourced jet fuel on some of its flights and buy carbon offsets… Read More »
Irish lessor Avolon owned or managed 525 aircraft at the end of 2019
Aircraft leasing company paid investors dividend of $285m in final quarter of 2019 Avolon chief executive Dómhnal Slattery with Taoiseach… Read More »
Wiring Issue Could Push Boeing 737 MAX Grounding Back Even Further
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported Sunday it is working with Boeing on a wiring issue that has the potential… Read More »
Rough Turbulence Causes Broken Ankle for Flight Attendant
Turbulence is a fact of an airline flight that is practically unavoidable. For the most part, it’s easily navigated and… Read More »
Police Officer Shot to Death at South Carolina Airport
A 26-year-old police officer was murdered Sunday at a South Carolina airport as he attempted to make a traffic stop…. Read More »
Passenger Records Video of Plane’s Wheel Falling Off During Takeoff
An Air Canada passenger captured frightening footage of a plane’s wheel falling off during takeoff on a flight from Montreal… Read More »