United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Engine Fire Incident at Newark Liberty International Airport: NTSB Preliminary Report
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released a preliminary report recounting an incident at Newark Liberty International… Read More »
Former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker to Lead the Agency
President Biden is expected to nominate Mike Whitaker, a private pilot and the chief operating officer of Hyundai’s eVTOL company… Read More »
How Airlines Choose New Routes: The Factors Behind Route Planning
Choosing which routes to operate and offer to travelers is a complex process that involves careful analysis and consideration. Airlines… Read More »
Why You Should Start Every Flight with These Pilot-Approved Safety Tips
Ensuring your safety onboard an aircraft is crucial, even though air travel is considered one of the safest modes of… Read More »
American Airlines’ HEAT Technology Keeps Flights Moving in Severe Weather
American Airlines’ Hub Efficiency Analytics Tool (HEAT) technology has kept adverse weather from grounding 1,000 flights in the last 12… Read More »
EASA Issues Warning on Malfunctioning Doors of Converted Boeing 757 Freighters
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a warning urging operators of certain Boeing 757 freighter conversions to… Read More »
Ryanair Agrees to Pay $10,800 Compensation to Schoolboy for “Terrifying Ordeal” on Flight
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has been ordered to pay €10,000 ($10,800) to a schoolboy who suffered a “terrifying ordeal” onboard… Read More »
London Heathrow Runway Temporarily Closed as Drone Comes Within 3 Feet of Finnair A320 Engine
A recent report by the UK Airprox Board highlights a concerning incident where an illegal drone flew within 3 feet… Read More »
FAA Completes Multi-Regional Demonstration of Trajectory-Based Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully completed a six-day multi-regional demonstration of trajectory-based operations (TBO), a global air traffic… Read More »
Silicon Valley Flying Car Startup Initiates FAA Type Certification Process
A startup in Silicon Valley, California, that is developing the world’s first flying car is making huge strides in the… Read More »
Strong Winds in Sydney Disrupt Holiday Travel and Cause Turbulence on Honolulu Flight
Strong winds in Sydney continued to wreak havoc on holiday travel plans across Australia on Saturday July 1. Passengers on… Read More »
Highlights of Boeing’s Journey Towards a Safety Revamp
Boeing is continuing its efforts to implement safety improvements aimed at mitigating risks and preventing crises. Almost five years after… Read More »
Private Jet Captain Lacked Valid Pilot Certificates during Dassault Falcon Crash
An investigation looking into why a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet overran the runway during take-off has found that the… Read More »
Delta Pilot Executes Impressive Emergency Landing as 717 Nose Landing Gear Fails to Deploy
In a remarkable display of skill and composure, a Delta Air Lines pilot successfully performed an emergency landing after encountering… Read More »
Recaro Launches Innovative Extendable Overwing Exit Seat for Improved Aircraft Safety
Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) has launched a first-of-its-kind seat designed to increase cabin efficiency on narrowbody Airbus aircraft. The overwing… Read More »
EASA Raises Concerns About Door Malfunction Risk on Boeing 757-200 Freighter Conversions
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines of a door malfunction risk on Boeing 757-200 passenger to… Read More »
Alef Aeronautics’ $300,000 flying car given certification to launch by FAA
Alef Aeronautics’ revolutionary flying car has just obtained the coveted Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This… Read More »
Joby Aviation’s First eVTOL Aircraft Receives FAA Approval for Test Flights
On June 28, 2023, Joby Aviation, a leading eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft manufacturer, announced a significant milestone… Read More »
Aeromexico Anticipates Safety Rating Improvement
Aeromexico’s CEO is expressing optimism that Mexico’s civil aviation authority may soon have its safety rating upgraded by the FAA…. Read More »
Severe Weather and FAA Shortfalls Cause Rocky Start to Summer Air Travel
Severe storms and staffing issues have led to a turbulent beginning for summer air travel, resulting in flight disruptions and… Read More »
Enhanced Measures Unveiled to Safeguard UK Airline Passengers
Passengers on all airlines flying to, from and within the UK could soon be better protected when travel disputes arise,… Read More »
Lilium Jet first eVTOL to receive certification basis from FAA and EASA
German eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developer Lilium achieves significant milestones, receiving the FAA G-1 Certification Basis for its… Read More »