SCHROTH to Equip Airbus Jets with New Cockpit Security Barriers by 2025
SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH, a leader in aviation safety equipment, is set to enhance cockpit security across major Airbus models… Read More »
Emirates’ Airbus A350-900 Passes Tests, Ready for Upcoming Launch
Emirates Airlines’ inaugural Airbus A350-900 has been spotted at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) as it undergoes crucial testing before joining the… Read More »
Chinese C919 Aircraft Undertakes High Plateau Testing in Lhasa
The C919, a domestically produced passenger jet, successfully landed at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in the Xizang Autonomous Region on… Read More »
Couple Banned from Cathay Pacific After In-Flight Seat Reclining Incident
A couple has been banned from flying with Cathay Pacific following a heated argument with another passenger over a reclined… Read More »
Brussels Airlines Pilot Arrested for Using Fake ‘Fantasy’ Passport at Brussels Airport
A Brussels Airlines pilot was recently arrested at Brussels-Zaventem International Airport for attempting to bypass immigration checks using a counterfeit… Read More »
FAA Set to Release Final Regulation for eVTOL Aircraft Operations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is close to issuing the final Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for powered-lift aircraft,… Read More »
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Achieves Record Speed in Progress Toward Mach 1
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 ‘Baby Boom’ demonstrator aircraft has reached a significant milestone, recording its fastest speed yet during its fourth… Read More »
FAA Investigates Delta Flight After Cabin Pressure Malfunction Causes Injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an investigation into a cabin pressure issue on a Delta Air Lines flight… Read More »
The Evolution of Airport Security: A Look at Notable Hijackings
Before the 1970s, airport screening was virtually nonexistent. The turning point came after the hijacking of Southern Airways Flight 49… Read More »
Faulty Engine Component Threatened Major Damage to Cathay Pacific Airbus A350
A recent report by Hong Kong’s Air Accident Investigation Authority has uncovered a potentially disastrous defect in a Cathay Pacific… Read More »
Drone Interference Forces California Firefighters to Ground Aircraft Amid Line Fire
California firefighters battling the Line Fire in San Bernardino County had to ground their aerial firefighting operations due to unauthorized… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Halts Flights to Israel and Iran Amid Regional Unrest
In response to the escalating security concerns in the Middle East, the Lufthansa Group, along with Air France, has announced… Read More »
Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
In August 2024, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) fell victim to a cyberattack, significantly affecting its operations for days. The Port… Read More »
Airlines Suspend Flights to Middle East After Deadly Attacks in Lebanon
In response to escalating violence in the Middle East, several major international airlines have announced an immediate suspension of flights… Read More »
easyJet Flight Evacuated After Vape Explodes in Carry-On Bag
An easyJet flight to London was abruptly evacuated during boarding on September 17, 2024, after a vape reportedly exploded inside… Read More »
Robinson R66 Helicopter Found Crashed in Russia’s Amur Region
A Robinson R66 helicopter carrying three people has been confirmed crashed in the Amur Region of Russia, according to local… Read More »
Piper Aircraft’s M700 Fury Gains Type Certification in Australia
Piper Aircraft has made headlines with the launch of its fastest single-engine plane, the M700 Fury, marking a significant milestone… Read More »
California Man Arrested for Assaulting Flight Attendants on Frontier Airlines Flight
A Fremont, California man was arrested by federal authorities after allegedly attacking flight attendants during a Frontier Airlines flight from… Read More »
Boom’s XB-1 Supersonic Test Aircraft Completes Third Flight, Eyes Year-End Supersonic Milestone
Boom Supersonic’s groundbreaking XB-1 demonstrator aircraft successfully completed its third flight on September 13 at the Mojave Air & Space… Read More »
FAA Chief to Testify Before Congress on Boeing’s Quality Improvement Plan
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker is set to testify before the House Transportation Committee on September 24 regarding… Read More »
Shanghai Airports Shut Down Ahead of Typhoon Bebinca
Shanghai’s two major airports, Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), have temporarily halted all operations in anticipation… Read More »
PIA Seeks to Resume European Flights Amid EU Ban Lift Efforts
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making significant strides toward resuming operations to European airports, following years of restrictions imposed due… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Cancels Rhapsody Cruise Due to Safety Issue
Royal Caribbean International has proactively canceled all bookings for its Rhapsody of the Seas cruise, which was scheduled to depart… Read More »
Close Call at Nashville Airport
On September 12, 2024, a potential runway collision at Nashville International Airport (BNA) was narrowly avoided when an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents
Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a… Read More »
Crew Resource Management Enhances Flight Safety
As aviation technology evolves and passenger numbers soar to record levels, aircrew, flight departments, and governments have developed sophisticated procedures… Read More »