Boeing 787 Turns Back After Part of Wing Falls Off Mid-Flight
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff when passengers and… Read More »
Brave NZ Pilots Rescue U.S. Troops in 19-Hour Antarctica Evacuation
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) crew has successfully completed a daring 19-hour medical evacuation mission from the U.S…. Read More »
American Airlines Evacuation Sparks Safety Concerns Over Carry-Ons
An American Airlines evacuation in Denver this July reignited concerns about passenger safety during emergencies after video showed travelers sliding… Read More »
Wake Turbulence from Ethiopian A350 Injures Crew on Air Transat A321
An Air Transat Airbus A321neo, registration C-GOIR, operating flight TS-207 from Manchester, UK, to Toronto, Canada, encountered wake turbulence north… Read More »
Amelia Executive Secures Austrian AOC with Learjet 45
Austria’s Amelia Executive has obtained an Austrian air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating licence (OL) from Austro Control, effective July… Read More »
Qatar Airways Flight Declares Emergency Before JFK Landing
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to New York declared an emergency over U.S. airspace due to a low tire… Read More »
Air Vanuatu Seeks Wet-Lease After ATR72 Grounding
Air Vanuatu (NF, Port Vila) is seeking additional aircraft capacity after grounding its only ATR72-600 due to an engine maintenance… Read More »
Qatar Airways Pilots Urge Longer Runway at JFK for Safety
Qatar Airways pilots have formally requested that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport extend one of its runways to… Read More »
FAA and NTSB Tensions Rise Over Deadly Mid-Air Collision Probe
A highly public investigation into a fatal mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport has exposed growing tensions between the National… Read More »
Turkey May Ban Power Banks on Flights After Fire Risk Incident
Turkey is considering a ban on portable chargers, or power banks, on flights due to increasing safety concerns, according to… Read More »
Iberia Flight Attendant Treated After Smoke Inhalation in Mid-Air Bird Strike Incident
Iberia flight IB 579 from Madrid to Paris suffered a dramatic bird strike shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency return to… Read More »
Boeing 777-9 Gains FAA Approval, Nears Certification Milestone
After years of delays, Boeing’s long-awaited 777-9—the flagship of the 777X family—has received FAA approval to advance into a new… Read More »
FAA Fails to Fix Ongoing SkyWest Maintenance Issues, Audit Finds
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has failed to fully resolve long-standing maintenance issues at SkyWest Airlines that FAA inspectors warned… Read More »
Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over 737-9 Max Panel Blowout Incident
Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants have filed separate lawsuits against Boeing over the mid-air panel blowout incident involving a 737-9… Read More »
Flight Attendant Sues Delta, Blames ‘Inexperienced Pilot’ for Toronto Crash
A flight attendant who was hailed for her bravery during a fiery Delta plane crash earlier this year is now… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Passengers Stranded in Hawaii After Tsunami Warning
Several passengers sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America were left stranded in Hawaii after the ship departed early… Read More »
NTSB Probes Altitude Error in Deadly DCA Midair Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened three days of hearings into the January 29 midair collision over Washington,… Read More »
Delta Flight Diverts After Turbulence Sends 25 to Hospital
More than two dozen people were hospitalized after a Delta Air Lines flight encountered severe turbulence, prompting an emergency landing…. Read More »
Passenger Tries to Open Plane Door at 35,000 Feet—Here’s the Outcome
It’s one of the most alarming in-flight scenarios imaginable: a passenger attempting to open an aircraft door while the plane… Read More »
United Airlines 787 Declares Mayday After Engine Failure, Lands Safely
A dramatic in-flight emergency unfolded on July 25 when a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to Munich from… Read More »
DGCA Flags Major Pilot Training Gaps at Air India
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) uncovered serious safety and training lapses at Air India during a July 2025… Read More »
Somali Airlines Returns After 34-Year Hiatus
After more than three decades, Somali Airlines is preparing for a long-anticipated return to the skies. The government of Somalia… Read More »
FAA Flags Unapproved Titanium in Boeing 787 Ram Air Turbines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking regulatory action after discovering that some Boeing 787 Dreamliner ram air turbine (RAT)… Read More »
Boeing 737-7 and 737-10 Certifications Delayed to 2026
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Boeing 737-7 and 737-10 is now expected to be delayed until… Read More »
Virgin Australia Boeing 737 Damaged in Tug Collision at MEL
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 sustained fuselage damage after colliding with an airport tug vehicle at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)… Read More »
DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Over Safety Oversight and Emergency Equipment Lapse
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has initiated enforcement action against Air India following a safety… Read More »