The FAA Given One Week Deadline for a Backup Plan to the NOTAM System
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Acting Administrator, Billy Nolen, was given one week to create a plan for “a reliable, separate… Read More »
Power Outage Causes Severe Flight Disruptions at New York’s JFK Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 1 remains closed as of Friday due to ongoing electrical issues, the airport confirmed:… Read More »
NTSB targets flap retraction and crew action on United altitude loss in Hawaii
The National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB), which began its inquiry into the sudden loss of altitude on a United Airlines… Read More »
Flight Attendant Union President Responds to FAA Forming Safety Review Team
Sara Nelson, the President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) union, which represents more than 50,000 members, has responded… Read More »
United Airlines 777-200ER taking off from Maui plunged to within 800 feet of the Pacific Ocean
A United Airlines 777-200ER flight took a terrifying dive, plummeting to merely 800 feet above the Pacific Ocean shortly after… Read More »
NTSB releases preliminary report on AA/Delta JFK runway incursion
The United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report on a runway incursion involving an American… Read More »
Southwest explains its Christmas holiday meltdown to Congress
U.S. Congress is receiving new evidence Thursday Feb. 9 of internal chaos at Southwest Airlines over the Christmas holiday meltdown…. Read More »
Judge throws out plea from families of 737 Max victims to prosecute Boeing
At the District Court for the Northern District of Texas, United States (US) District Court Judge Reed O’Connor has denied… Read More »
Flair Boeing 737 Max experiences cabin pressurization problems
A Flair Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-8, registered as C-FEEL, was forced to divert from its original flight path when the… Read More »
Deaths, Injuries on Antarctica Cruises Prompt Military Investigation
U.S. Coast Guard Activities Europe and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in cooperation with other international authorities, have launched… Read More »
Comair sues Boeing over 737 Max purchases, seeks $83M in damages
Comair, the defunct South African airline, has sued Boeing for fraud over an agreement to buy eight 737 MAX planes,… Read More »
The FAA fights to limit travel disruptions by rocket launches
Space companies are launching more rockets than ever, ratcheting up competition for air space just as travelers return to flying… Read More »
Four UA flight attendants hospitalized after pax’s laptop battery catches fire
A United Airlines flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) bound for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) was forced to… Read More »
What’s the safest seat on a plane?
When booking a flight, do you ever think about which seat will protect you the most in an emergency? Probably… Read More »
Aviation expert reveals the safest place to sit on a plane
An aviation expert has revealed the seats you may want to avoid during a crash and the safest place to… Read More »
FAA to fine United more than $1 million over preflight safety checks
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing a more than $1.1 million penalty against United Airlines for allegedly… Read More »
United Airlines Faces Fine for Allegedly Not Performing Maintenance Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to fine United Airlines $1.1 million for allegedly not conducting required preflight fire system… Read More »
Another Near-Collision Between Two Aircraft Occurs
News of another near-disaster on an airport runway emerged yesterday, following other reports of similar close calls having occurred at… Read More »
Boeing violated 737 Max settlement with DOJ
An attorney representing families of the Boeing 737 MAX fatal crash victims has filed a new case with the United… Read More »
British Airways bans it’s pilots from posting social media while “flying the aircraft”
Commercial pilots and cabin crew have amassed armies of loyal followers on social media by giving insights into their high-flying… Read More »
Qantas’ recent mid-air turnbacks are a sign of strong safety systems
When you’re the CEO of Qantas, people are always keen to tell you how they think the airline is doing…. Read More »
Lawyers charged for stealing $3 million from 737 Max victims’ families
A United States attorney’s office indicated that it charged two California-based lawyers with misappropriating over $3 million from the victims’… Read More »