Coulson Aviation Launches Boeing 767 VLAT Firefighting Program
US-based aerial firefighting specialist Coulson Aviation has announced the launch of a new Boeing 767 Very Large Airtanker (VLAT) conversion… Read More »
Bombardier Global 8000 Wins FAA Type Certification
Bombardier has secured United States Federal Aviation Administration type certification for its flagship Global 8000, marking a major regulatory milestone… Read More »
India Competition Watchdog Probes IndiGo Flight Disruptions
India’s competition watchdog has launched a formal probe into the operational breakdown at IndiGo after the carrier cancelled thousands of… Read More »
Jets Avoid Collision After Parallel Runway Takeoff at Houston IAH
Two commercial aircraft narrowly avoided a midair collision shortly after takeoff at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on December… Read More »
Pilot Declares Mayday After SpaceX Rocket Explosion Endangers Flights
A pilot declared “Mayday” after a SpaceX rocket explosion forced multiple passenger aircraft to fly through falling debris over the… Read More »
Emirates A380 Pilot Calls Out JFK ATC Over Unclear Taxi Instructions
An unusual and tense exchange between an Emirates Airbus A380 flight crew and air traffic controllers at New York’s John… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Passenger Charged After Trying to Open Cabin Door Midflight
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight has been federally charged after allegedly attempting to open the aircraft’s cabin door during flight,… Read More »
Probe Launched After Laser Incidents Target US F-16 Pilots in Germany
German authorities have launched a criminal investigation after U.S. Air Force pilots reported multiple laser incidents while approaching Spangdahlem Air… Read More »
Army and FAA Admit Critical Failures in Deadly Mid‑Air Crash Near Reagan National Airport
The U.S. government has acknowledged multiple failures by Army pilots and an air traffic controller at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National… Read More »
FAA Lost Up to 500 Air Traffic Controller Trainees During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration lost hundreds of air traffic controller trainees during the recent 43-day government shutdown, FAA chief Bryan… Read More »
Holiday Travel Scams Rise as Criminals Target Airlines, Loyalty Accounts
Holiday travelers are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated scams as demand surges during peak travel periods, with criminals exploiting disruptions,… Read More »
Second Near Miss as Jet and US Military Aircraft Almost Collide
A private business jet narrowly avoided a midair collision with a United States Air Force refueling aircraft near Venezuela on… Read More »
EASA Orders Airbus A320neo Fuselage Panel Inspections After Defect Confirmed
EASA has issued its first formal regulatory action on a manufacturing defect affecting Airbus A320neo forward fuselage panels, confirming that… Read More »
Cosmic Radiation Poses Rising Threat to Modern Aircraft Electronics
A recent aviation incident has put a spotlight on a growing but often overlooked risk: cosmic radiation interfering with aircraft… Read More »
Congress Must Prevent FAA Shutdowns From Threatening Air Safety
Before every takeoff and landing, pilots and air traffic controllers exchange a few words. Most of these communications are procedural… Read More »
White House Pushes Airports to Add Exercise and Wellness Options
The White House is urging U.S. airports to expand exercise facilities, improve food offerings, and add more family-friendly amenities under… Read More »
JetBlue A320 Reports Near Miss With Military Aircraft Near Curaçao
A JetBlue Airbus A320-200 (registration N809JB) operating flight B6-1112 from Curaçao to New York–JFK experienced a near-miss incident on December… Read More »
How Often Do Medical Emergencies Happen on Flights? Key Facts for Travelers and Doctors
A few years ago, on a red-eye flight from Hawaii to San Francisco, the quiet cabin was interrupted by the… Read More »
FAA Begins Review of Boeing’s Redesigned 737-10 Alerting System
The FAA has begun reviewing Boeing’s redesigned crew-alerting and angle-of-attack systems for the 737-10, formally launching an evaluation process required… Read More »
US DHS to Buy Six Boeing 737s for ICE Deportation Flights
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will acquire six Boeing 737 aircraft from military MRO specialist Daedalus Aviation… Read More »
NTSB: Proposed Defense Bill Could Undermine ADS-B Safety Rules
In an unusually sharp rebuke, the nation’s top safety investigator raised alarm over a provision in the defense policy bill… Read More »
US Border Protection Proposes SM Checks for Visitors
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed expanding the information it collects from foreign travelers by requiring visitors from… Read More »
South Korea Boosts Aviation Safety With AI Accident Prevention Plan
South Korea is elevating aviation safety as its top national priority, unveiling a comprehensive five-year roadmap that includes AI-powered accident… Read More »
Hassle and Humiliation: The Reality of Traveling With a Weak Passport
Traveling should be a gateway to discovery, opportunity, and global connection—but for millions of people around the world, the experience… Read More »
Why China Is Leading the Global Drone Revolution
For much of the 20th century, drones and flying cars existed only in the realm of science fiction. Writers and… Read More »
AI Advances Boost Aircraft Weight and Balance Safety
Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of accuracy and safety in aircraft weight and balance (W&B) management. Aviation… Read More »