Southwest Airlines Fined $140 Million by DoT for Winter Storm Flight Disruptions

Southwest Airlines has been ordered to pay a hefty fine of USD 140 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation… Read More »
Air Transat Braces for A321neo Groundings in 2024 Due to Engine Inspections

Air Transat, operating from Montréal Trudeau, anticipates grounding up to a third of its Airbus A321-200NX(LR) fleet by the end… Read More »
FAA Allocates $66.2M for Enhanced Airport Infrastructure Across the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently announced a significant funding allocation of $66.2 million to 23 airports across the… Read More »
Runway Incursions Involving Business Jets on the Rise Due to Misunderstood Instructions

The aviation industry has witnessed a concerning increase in runway incursions involving business jets, primarily due to misunderstandings of “line… Read More »
Cancun Visitors Warned Not to Drink Tap Water

The age-old traveler’s advice of avoiding tap water has become a crucial warning for those visiting Cancun, one of the… Read More »
FAA Proposes New Rule for P&W1100G Engine Inspections on US-Registered A320neo Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled a draft rule addressing maintenance requirements for Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, affecting… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants Hospitalized After Exposure to Fumes During Preflight Checks

Three Spirit Airlines flight attendants were hospitalized after being exposed to fumes while conducting preflight checks on an aircraft at… Read More »
Pilot’s Actions Linked to Fatal Fall from Plane According to NTSB Report

A recent report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sheds light on a tragic incident involving pilot Charles Hew… Read More »
Carnival Cruise Line Takes Stern Action: Passengers Banned for Life for Balcony Fishing

In a surprising turn of events, Carnival Cruise Line has issued lifetime bans to two passengers who were caught fishing… Read More »
Carnival Vista Heroics: Cruise Ship Rescues Six in Dramatic Ocean Capsizing Response

Carnival Cruise Line is lauding the swift and heroic actions of its Carnival Vista cruise ship team, who rescued six… Read More »
Russian Aircraft Incidents Triple in 2023 Amidst Spare Parts Shortages and Sanctions

A concerning surge in safety incidents involving Russian aircraft has unfolded in 2023, largely attributed to a critical shortage of… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines Faces Service Disruption as Saab 340B Suffers Ground Incident

Tonga-based Lulutai Airlines is grappling with operational challenges after a Saab 340B(Plus) aircraft, registered as A3-PUA (msn 408), experienced a… Read More »
LIAT Resumes Scheduled Flights from Antigua after Addressing Maintenance Challenges

LIAT (Antigua and Barbuda) has successfully recommenced its commercial operations after a brief hiatus last month, attributing the suspension to… Read More »
FAA Initiates Mandatory Retrofit Process for Boeing 737NG Nacelle Design Changes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has embarked on a crucial process to mandate nacelle design modifications for the Boeing 737… Read More »
Kenya Airways Warns of Possible Disruptions Amid Global Aircraft Spare Parts Shortage

Kenya Airways (KQ), one of Africa’s prominent carriers, has issued a caution regarding potential flight disruptions during the upcoming festive… Read More »
Connect Airlines Appeals DOT Decision to Revoke Certification

Connect Airlines, operated by Waltzing Matilda Aviation, LLC (WMA), is appealing the decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT)… Read More »
Future of Scotland’s ‘Hogwarts Express’ in Jeopardy Amid Safety Upgrades Dispute

Fans of the iconic “Hogwarts Express” in Scotland may face disappointment as the future of The Jacobite steam train, famous… Read More »
US Imposes Sanctions on Three Firms Over Alleged Smuggling of Aircraft Parts to Venezuela

The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has sanctioned three firms accused of smuggling US-origin aircraft… Read More »
S7 Group Chief Warns of Engine Crunch in Russia, Advocates for Reverse Engineering

Evgeny Elin, Chairman of the Board of Directors at S7 Group, has raised concerns about the limited service life of… Read More »
Arrest Made in Dodgy Engine Parts Scandal That Affected United, Delta

An individual has been arrested as part of an investigation into AOG Technics, the company accused of supplying suspicious engine… Read More »
Chile’s SKY Airline Applies for US Authorisation

Chilean carrier SKY Airline has submitted an application for a US Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP) and exemption, with plans… Read More »
South Korean Airlines to Implement Pre-Takeoff Warnings Following In-Flight Door Opening Incidents

South Korean airlines are set to introduce pre-takeoff warnings to passengers, aiming to prevent incidents involving the attempted opening of… Read More »