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 »
NBAA Applauds Senate Action on Michael Graham Nomination
The National Business Aviation Association has welcomed the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s vote advancing Michael Graham’s nomination… Read More »
Flames Seen From Swiss A330 Plane as Logan Airport Issues Ground Stop
Boston Logan International Airport briefly halted arrivals Tuesday evening after a Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted its takeoff and… Read More »
Two Xpeng Flying Cars Collide During Rehearsal at Chinese Air Show
Two Xpeng AeroHT electric flying cars collided during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in northeast China, an event… Read More »
IATA Sets High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation… Read More »
FAA Seeks $3.14M Fine Against Boeing Over Safety Lapses
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a USD3.14 million fine against Boeing for multiple safety violations tied to… Read More »
Air Force One Has Near Miss With Spirit A321 Jet as Controllers Warn
Air traffic controllers repeatedly warned a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One on Tuesday Sep. 16… Read More »
FAA Orders Inspections of 119 Boeing 787s Over Faulty Oxygen Masks
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to issue a final rule requiring U.S. airlines to inspect more than 100… Read More »
Japan Airlines Cuts Executive Pay Over Pilot Alcohol Scandal
Japan Airlines has announced sweeping pay cuts for 37 top executives, including President Mitsuko Tottori, in response to a serious… Read More »
FAA Probes Green Laser Incidents Targeting Planes Near Boston Logan
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating multiple reports of a “green laser” targeting aircraft near Boston Logan International Airport… Read More »
Air India Adopts Fatigue Risk System as Pilots Raise Safety Concerns
As the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) deadline for feedback ends, Air India has agreed to implement the Fatigue… Read More »
Airlines Tighten Rules on Portable Chargers
Airlines worldwide are imposing stricter rules on portable chargers and power banks as safety concerns over lithium-ion batteries grow. While… Read More »
Boeing 777X Certification Slips but Still Targeted for 2026
Boeing has acknowledged that certification of its long-delayed 777X widebody is running behind schedule, though the company still expects approval… Read More »
Trump Picks American Airlines Pilot for NTSB Seat
President Donald Trump has nominated John DeLeeuw, a veteran American Airlines pilot and safety executive, to serve on the National… Read More »
FAA Completes Pakistan Aviation Safety Review
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has wrapped up a weeklong safety assessment of Pakistan’s aviation system in Karachi, raising hopes… Read More »
EASA Approves Falcon 6X for Enhanced Vision Approaches
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has approved Dassault’s Falcon 6X for enhanced flight vision system operations using the manufacturer’s… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have introduced a new safety measure banning the use of power banks during flights, citing… Read More »
Air India Families’ Lawyer Challenges Pilot Error Claim
Families of more than 100 victims of an Air India crash are disputing suggestions that pilot error was the primary… Read More »