Transport Canada ADs: A220 Safety Concerns
Transport Canada has issued two new Airworthiness Directives (ADs) that affect Airbus A220-100s and A220-300s, mandating a detailed inspection and… Read More »
Southwest Jet Avoids Collision With Business Jet by Just 200 Feet at Chicago Midway
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 came within 200 feet of a business jet before executing an emergency maneuver to avoid… Read More »
Why Airline Pilots Have ‘Concerns’ About Trump’s FAA Chief Nominee
The Air Line Pilots Association, Intl. (ALPA) expressed “concerns” about President Donald Trump’s nominee for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator,… Read More »
Boeing Eases Cash Burn, Improves Factory Output Amid Challenges
Boeing’s cash burn is easing this quarter, signaling progress as the company works to recover from several manufacturing and safety… Read More »
Trump Appoints Bryan Bedford to Lead U.S. Air Safety Agency
Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the agency overseeing U.S. air… Read More »
FAA Proposes Modernizing Part 141 Regulations for Flight Schools
The FAA is looking to modernize Part 141 regulations, which govern pilot flight schools in the United States. The agency… Read More »
FAA Orders Mandatory Inspections of Boeing 787 Forward Bulkheads
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring visual inspections of the forward bulkheads on all… Read More »
Ex-British Airways A380 Pilot Fired for Drug Use Rehired by European Cargo
A former British Airways pilot, dismissed after testing positive for cocaine, has been rehired by European Cargo, a Bournemouth-based freight… Read More »
Fired FAA Technicians and Inspectors Reinstated After Court Ruling
A total of 132 probationary technicians, inspectors, and maintenance workers have been reinstated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a… Read More »
Evolution Airways Secures FAA Part 135 Certification, Expands Fleet
Evolution Airways has obtained its FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, allowing it to offer charter flight services in the… Read More »
Boeing Appoints Don Ruhmann as New Chief Aerospace Safety Officer
Boeing has appointed Don Ruhmann as its new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, effective immediately. Ruhmann brings extensive experience in aviation… Read More »
JetBlue Pilot and ATC Clash Over JFK Taxiway Leads to Heated Confrontation
A heated exchange between a JetBlue pilot and an air traffic controller (ATC) at JFK Airport raised concerns about communication… Read More »
Russian Airlines Retire 58 Aircraft Amid Sanctions and Repair Challenges
In 2024, Russian airlines were forced to retire 58 passenger aircraft due to accidents and the inability to perform necessary… Read More »
American Airlines Jet Engine Catches Fire After Landing in Denver
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire after landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing an emergency evacuation. The… Read More »
Beyond the Cockpit: How Corporate Governance and Regulatory Oversight Shape Aviation Safety
Air travel is statistically one of the safest modes of transportation. However, a series of recent airline accidents has shaken… Read More »
Understanding New Asian Regulations on Portable Battery Restrictions for Flights
Recent incidents have prompted some Asian airlines to tighten restrictions on portable batteries. Passengers may need to repack or turn… Read More »
Republic CEO Bedford Named Top FAA Nominee
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford has emerged as US President Donald Trump’s leading candidate for the role of head of… Read More »
Georgia Jet Ends Part 135 Jet Listings Amid Charter Suspension
Georgia Jet has ceased listing any Part 135-certified jets following the phase-out of its last Hawker 400XP, marking a significant… Read More »
Airbus Investigates Limited Corrosion on A220 Fleet
Airbus has confirmed that it is aware of corrosion issues affecting a limited population of its A220 aircraft. The manufacturer,… Read More »
Key Takeaways from NTSB’s Preliminary Report on Deadly Midair Collision in Washington, D.C.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended banning helicopter traffic from a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River during… Read More »
EasyJet Pilot Suspended After Flying Dangerously Close to Mountains
An easyJet pilot has been suspended after an Airbus A320 carrying up to 190 passengers descended dangerously close to a… Read More »
Nolinor Aviation Upgrades 737 Safety Measures
Nolinor Aviation is set to enhance safety in its B737-200 fleet by installing Fire Containment Covers (FCCs) and specialized nets,… Read More »