Aid Plane Operated by Samaritan’s Purse Hijacked During Africa Mission
A small aircraft operated by a North Carolina–based humanitarian organization was hijacked this week while delivering medical supplies in Africa,… 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 »
Experts Urge Mandatory AEDs on All Commercial Flights
A new review of aviation safety standards is calling for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and trained flight crews on all… Read More »
India and U.S. Investigators to Review Air India Crash Data
Indian and U.S. investigators are set to meet next week to review data collected from the deadly Air India crash… Read More »
Chinese Court Orders Malaysia Airlines to Pay $3.3M Over MH370
A Beijing court has ordered Malaysia Airlines to compensate several families of passengers who were onboard missing flight MH370, ruling… Read More »
Susi Air Deployed for Disaster Relief Flights in Indonesia
Susi Air has been hired by the West Java provincial government to support emergency relief efforts in West Sumatra after… Read More »
Air China Power Bank Fire Highlights Rising Airline Crackdowns on Lithium Batteries
A battery fire onboard an Air China flight has renewed attention on the growing risk posed by lithium power banks… Read More »
Transatlantic Flights Diverted After Edinburgh Airport Air Traffic Control Failure
A Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Scotland was forced to divert after an IT failure halted air… Read More »
Venezuela Approves Restart of U.S. Deportation Flights
Venezuela has authorised the resumption of US-operated migrant repatriation flights, reversing course just days after announcing the program’s suspension amid… Read More »
Air India 787s Face Issues as DGCA Tightens Safety Measures
Air India has reported three technical glitches involving its Boeing 787 fleet since July, prompting heightened safety inspections mandated by… Read More »
Expert Says Cosmic Rays May Have Triggered JetBlue’s Mid-Air Drop
A leading space and radiation expert says “cosmic rays” — high-energy particles from a distant supernova — may have caused… Read More »
Man Attacks TSA Officers and Attempts to Stab Police at Las Vegas Airport
A man is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and attempting to stab police inside… Read More »
Boeing vs. Airbus Safety: What U.S. Accident Data Really Shows
Boeing has been under intense public scrutiny in recent years, largely due to high-profile issues involving the 737 Max and… Read More »
EASA Mandates APU Flap Inspections on Airbus A350 After In-Service Incidents
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections of Airbus A350 auxiliary power… Read More »