US Judge Questions DoJ Deal Letting Boeing Avoid Independent Monitor
A U.S. judge on September 3 held a three-hour hearing to review objections to a Justice Department agreement with Boeing… Read More »
US Fines Texas Firm $1.6M Over Venezuela Charter
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has fined Houston-based freight forwarder Fracht FWO Inc. USD1.6 million for… Read More »
Meteorologist Shortages Raise Flight Safety Concerns
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that growing shortages of aviation meteorologists in the United States could pose serious… Read More »
Cabo Verde Airlines Seeks New ACMI After Groundings
Cabo Verde Airlines is in talks to secure new ACMI agreements after two of its wet-leased aircraft were grounded following… Read More »
What to Know About Russia’s GPS Jamming Campaign in Europe
Russia’s GPS jamming has become a persistent threat to European aviation and maritime safety, with nearly 80 incidents recorded since… Read More »
ATSB Issues Safety Advisories for Cessna 206 Cargo Doors
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued two new safety advisories for Cessna 206 operators and owners, focusing on… Read More »
Cloud-Based Flight Data Tech Boosts BizAv Safety
Business aviation is embracing cloud-based flight data recorder (FDR) technology, which promises to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance by moving… Read More »
IAI 777-300ERSF Freighter Conversion Certified
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured a key milestone for its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter conversion program, receiving supplemental type certification… Read More »
Russia Accused of GPS Jamming EU Chief’s Jet in Bulgaria
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s jet was allegedly targeted by Russian GPS jamming as it attempted to land… Read More »
Turkey Blocks Israeli Gov’t Flights, Not Commercial
Türkiye’s government has confirmed a ban on Israeli government flights and aircraft carrying munitions, but commercial flights remain unaffected despite… Read More »
TSA Rejects Some Maine Real IDs Over Scanning Glitch
Some travelers in Maine are facing unexpected problems at airport security checkpoints as certain Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses are being… Read More »
ICAO Endorses IBAC Ground Handling Standard
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has formally recognized the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) IS-BAH program in its Global… Read More »
Asia-Pacific Commits to ICAO Aviation Goals
Thirty-five Asia-Pacific nations have pledged to accelerate progress on aviation safety, sustainability, and connectivity, aligning with ICAO’s 2026–2050 Strategic Plan…. Read More »
Qantas Named World’s Safest Airline
Qantas Airways has once again been recognized as the world’s safest airline by AirlineRatings, reaffirming its reputation for operational excellence… Read More »
Device Smoke Forces Diversion of American Flight
An American Airlines flight bound for Phoenix was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on August 23 after smoke from… Read More »
Suspect Arrested in Foiled Terror Plot to Hijack Australian Passenger Jet
Australian authorities have arrested a suspect accused of plotting to hijack a commercial passenger jet in what officials and aviation… Read More »
IT Outages Continue to Disrupt Airlines and U.S. Air Travel
Technology outages are increasingly disrupting U.S. air travel, grounding flights and stranding passengers as airlines and regulators struggle with outdated… Read More »
Severe Turbulence Injures 2 Passengers on SkyWest Flight Diverted to Austin
A SkyWest Airlines Embraer E175 operating as United Express flight 5971 from Aspen, Colorado, to Houston, Texas, was forced to… Read More »
Philadelphia Airport Installs Runway Safety Cushion
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has completed installation of its first Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), a cutting-edge safety feature designed… Read More »
Boeing Speeds Up 737 Max Deliveries Ahead of FAA Call
Boeing is accelerating deliveries of its 737 Max aircraft as it prepares to request approval from the Federal Aviation Administration… Read More »
Nok Air Banned From International Routes Over Safety
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has suspended Nok Air from operating international flights and halted all expansion plans after identifying… Read More »
Southwest Debuts First Jet With Cockpit Barrier
Southwest Airlines has begun flying its first aircraft equipped with a secondary cockpit barrier, a new safety feature designed to… Read More »
FAA, Boeing to Hold Drills Before 737 Max Cap Lift
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to conduct tabletop exercises with Boeing before considering lifting the current cap on… Read More »
FAA Data Reveals Sharp Increase in Wildlife Strikes Threatening U.S. Aviation Safety
Wildlife strikes involving U.S. civil aircraft are on the rise, with more than 22,000 incidents recorded in 2024, according to… Read More »
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Improve Cabin Air Quality on Commercial Flights
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation aimed at improving air quality and safety on commercial flights, citing concerns… Read More »
Georgia Ranks 10th in U.S. for Laser Strikes Against Pilots, FAA Warns
Georgia has been ranked among the top states in the nation for dangerous laser strikes targeting aircraft, according to new… Read More »