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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently announced a plan to modernize the country’s outdated air traffic control infrastructure, with an estimated… Read More »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 »
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 »
UK Launches New Service to Redesign National Airspace
The UK government has announced the creation of the UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS), a major initiative to modernize the… Read More »
Delta Faces Lawsuits After Toronto Crash Landing
Delta Air Lines is now facing 11 lawsuits stemming from a crash landing that occurred on February 17, 2025, involving… Read More »
Strong Winds Disrupt Norwegian Epic Docking in Sicily
Passengers aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic faced an unexpected delay in Catania, Italy, on May 30, 2025, when strong… Read More »
EOI Deadline Extended for PIA Privatisation to June 19
Pakistan’s Privatisation Commission has extended the deadline for submitting expressions of interest (EOIs) in the sale of Pakistan International Airlines… Read More »
FAA Flags Safety Risk as Aging Boeing 717s Dominate Hawaii Skies
Boeing 717s have served as the workhorse of Hawaiian inter-island travel for over two decades, but recent safety concerns have… Read More »
Korean Air, Jeju, T’way Fined $2.6M for Safety Violations
South Korea has fined Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T’way Air a combined 3.54 billion won (US$2.6 million) for violating… Read More »
Runway Lights Out in Fog Before Deadly San Diego Jet Crash
Investigators revealed Friday that runway lights were not functioning and fog was heavy when a Cessna 550 Citation jet crashed… Read More »
Boeing 2025 Safety Report Underscores Advances in Culture, Practices, and Transparency
Boeing has released its fourth annual Chief Aerospace Safety Officer (CASO) Report, highlighting progress in safety culture, operational practices, and… Read More »
Swiftair Faces Legal Backlash from AH5017 Crash Victims’ Families
Swiftair is facing renewed backlash from families of the victims of Air Algérie Flight AH5017 after the airline asked a… Read More »
Why Airline Pilot Training is Similar to That of a Specialist Surgeon
Pilot training is rigorous and demanding, requiring hundreds of flight hours and numerous exams to ensure pilots meet the highest… Read More »
Senator Urges FAA to End ADS-B Exemptions in Class B Airspace
A new Senate bill aims to strengthen aviation safety by requiring all aircraft flying in Class B airspace near major… Read More »
United Pilots Confident Amid ATC Outages, Stress Training
United Airlines’ top training official, Capt. Miles Morgan, emphasized that pilots are well-prepared to handle air traffic control (ATC) outages,… Read More »
Battery Fires on Planes Highlight Growing Safety Risk
Recent in-flight incidents underscore the hidden danger of lithium-ion batteries aboard aircraft, prompting airlines and regulators to tighten restrictions on… Read More »
FAA Widens Flight Hazard Zone for SpaceX Starship Launch
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the return to flight for SpaceX’s Starship, even as the mishap investigation for its… Read More »