Alaska Air CEO Urges Bold ATC Innovation
Alaska Airlines CEO has called for urgent innovation in America’s air traffic control (ATC) system, arguing that modern technology must… Read More »
Senator Calls FAA’s Boeing Fine Too Weak
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed $3.1 million fine against Boeing, calling it inadequate in… Read More »
Pilots’ Group Demands Judicial Probe Into Air India Crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots has called for a judicially led inquiry into the June 12 crash of Air India… Read More »
American Airlines Pilots Forget to Lower Landing Gear on Final Approach to Phoenix
Passengers and plane spotters alike witnessed a tense moment on September 18 when an American Airlines Airbus A319 appeared to… Read More »
Families of Flight 5342 Crash Victims Plan DC Announcement
Families of passengers killed in the January 29 mid-air collision involving American Eagle Flight 5342 will hold a press conference… Read More »
Drone Pilot Sentenced to Jail and $156K Fine After DJI Mini 3 Collision With LA Firefighting Plane
A California tech executive has been sentenced to jail and ordered to pay restitution after his DJI Mini 3 Pro… Read More »
GE Tests Supersonic Ramjet Engine in Milestone Flight
GE Aerospace has successfully completed three supersonic flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System (ATLAS) at Kennedy… Read More »
Missing Carnival Passenger Chose to Stay Ashore
A Carnival Cruise Line passenger who went missing in Bonaire earlier this month appears to have intentionally stayed behind, according… Read More »
Landing Jet Comes Within 10 Feet of EasyJet Plane at Nice Airport
An easyJet flight preparing to depart Nice Côte d’Azur Airport in France on the evening of Sept. 21 was canceled… Read More »
Afghan Teen Survives Perilous Flight From Kabul to Delhi Hidden in Landing Gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy survived an extraordinary and highly dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside the landing… Read More »
Lawmakers Propose FAA Shutdown Bill to Protect Air Traffic and Safety Operations
Two members of Congress have introduced new legislation to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can keep operating during government… Read More »
Ryanair Flight Issues Distress Signal After Radio Failure
A Ryanair flight approaching London Stansted Airport reportedly sent an emergency distress signal after losing radio contact with air traffic… Read More »
US Moves to Block Sanctioned Aircraft Parts From Reaching Russia
Washington is tightening controls to prevent U.S.-made aircraft components from slipping into Russian hands after loosening sanctions on Belarus’s flag… Read More »
Accidentally Cut Cables Cause Massive Flight Delays at Dallas Airports
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field on Friday Sep…. Read More »
IATA Presses Safety and Sustainability at ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association is urging governments to adopt a unified approach to aviation safety, sustainability, and passenger protection… Read More »
American Airlines Ordered to Pay $9.6M After Passenger’s Stroke
A California federal jury has ordered American Airlines to pay $9.6 million for neglecting a passenger who suffered a stroke… Read More »
French Jet Circles for Hour as Sleeping Controller Delays Landing
An Air Corsica Airbus A320-200neo was forced to circle for nearly an hour over Corsica after the sole air traffic… Read More »
FAA Expands Lightning Protection Checks on Boeing 777 Fleet
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to broaden its inspections of Boeing 777 fuel feed tubes for latent lightning protection… Read More »
How AI and Machine Learning Are Boosting Aviation Safety and Efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly transforming the aviation sector, delivering measurable improvements in security, operations and… Read More »
Families Sue Boeing and Honeywell Over Air India Crash
Families of four passengers killed in the June 12 Air India Flight 171 crash have filed a lawsuit against Boeing… Read More »
San Diego Airport Reopens After Runway Closure
San Diego International Airport resumed operations late Wednesday night after an hours-long shutdown triggered by a disabled private jet on… Read More »
IATA Urges Raising Pilot Retirement Age to 67
The International Air Transport Association is calling for the retirement age of commercial pilots undertaking multi-pilot international operations to be… Read More »