Major Data Broker Sells Airline Passenger Data to the Government in Secret Deal
Many travelers expect a lack of privacy when flying, given TSA scans, baggage searches, and in-flight recordings. However, what most… Read More »
Rise Air Moves Medevac Operations to Saskatoon Amid Wildfires
Rise Air has temporarily relocated its medevac services from La Ronge to Saskatoon starting June 3, due to the ongoing… Read More »
Can You Open an Airplane Emergency Door Mid-Flight? Pilots Explain
Passengers often wonder what would happen if someone tried to open an airplane emergency door mid-flight. According to pilots, it’s… Read More »
ATL expands facial recognition boarding to all international flights
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will expand facial recognition boarding to all international flights starting in July 2025. Previously available… Read More »
United Airlines Suspends Starlink Service Amid Interference Issues
United Airlines has temporarily paused its Starlink broadband service on much of its regional fleet due to technical challenges. The… Read More »
Qantas A380 diverts to Baku after passenger suffers cardiac arrest
A Qantas Airbus A380 made an emergency landing in Baku, Azerbaijan, after a passenger suffered a cardiac arrest mid-flight. The… Read More »
Europe Bans 169 Airlines with Suriname and Tanzania Added to the List
The addition of Suriname and Tanzania has raised the total number of banned airlines in Europe to 169. The European… Read More »
Boeing Rebuilding Trust as Airlines See Jet Quality Improve
Airline executives are cautiously optimistic about Boeing’s progress in restoring jet quality and rebuilding trust after years of safety and… Read More »
Lawyer Calls Boeing’s 737 Max Crash Deal ‘Morally Repugnant’
Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max crashes, drawing sharp criticism from… Read More »
NTSB: Faulty Engine Assembly Caused American Airlines Fire
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that incorrect engine part installation and fuel leaks… Read More »
DoorDash Driver Breaches Tarmac Security at Chicago O’Hare Airport
A DoorDash delivery driver accessed the tarmac at Chicago O’Hare International Airport last month, raising serious concerns about perimeter security… Read More »
India Warns Turkish Airlines Over Undeclared Explosives, Safety Lapses
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning to Turkish Airlines after surprise inspections at four major… Read More »
EU Bans All Airlines from Tanzania and Suriname Over Safety
The European Commission has updated its EU Air Safety List, banning all airlines certified in Tanzania and Suriname due to… Read More »
Aeroflot to Open Jet Engine Repair Plant in 2028 Amid Sanctions
Aeroflot, Russia’s national airline, plans to open a jet engine repair facility by 2028 in response to ongoing Western sanctions… Read More »
Woman Charged After Assaulting Crew on Delta Flight at MSP
A California woman has been charged following a disruptive incident aboard a Delta Air Lines flight departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul… Read More »
Mass FAA Staff Departures Aren’t Making a $31 Billion Air Safety Overhaul Any Easier
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced a plan to modernize the country’s outdated air traffic control infrastructure, with an estimated… Read More »
FAA Proposes PW2000 Engine Checks Over Metal Contamination Risk
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) targeting Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engines due… Read More »
Middle East Missile Threats, Airspace Closures Strain Airlines
Global airlines are facing mounting operational challenges due to expanding conflict zones, missile threats, and frequent airspace closures, particularly across… Read More »
US Judge Cancels Boeing Trial After 737 MAX Crash Settlement
A U.S. federal judge has canceled Boeing’s scheduled criminal trial over the deadly 737 MAX crashes, following a preliminary settlement… Read More »
EASA Urges Airlines to Warn Passengers on Lithium Battery Risks
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is calling for stronger communication from airlines regarding the risks of lithium batteries,… Read More »
EVA Air Joins IATA Turbulence Aware to Boost Flight Safety
EVA Air has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to join the Turbulence Aware platform,… Read More »
Cruise Passengers Sickened in Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak
A salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated cucumbers has sickened at least eight cruise passengers, among a total of 45 cases… Read More »