JetBlue pilot aborts landing in near miss with departing Learjet
A JetBlue Embraer 190 and Learjet 60 almost crashed while the larger aircraft was coming into land and the other… Read More »
FAA issues directive to prevent Boeing 777 fuel tank explosions
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD), addressing a potential scenario where… Read More »
Bahrain International Airport prepares for a big emergency exercise to date
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), discussed preparations with its partners for… Read More »
The safety demonstration: two minutes which might just save your life
Whether the flight you have boarded is 30 minutes or 16 hours, there’s one element as passengers we all experience… Read More »
FAA forces Boeing to halt 787 Dreamliner deliveries once again
Boeing has been forced to halt deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner once again, just months after it resumed deliveries to… Read More »
Japan Airlines jet carrying 335 forced to turn back after missing destination airport’s closing time by 10 minutes
Nearly 335 passengers were sent back to Tokyo and did not arrive at Fukuoka Airport until the next day. A… Read More »
TSA To Pet Parents: Stop Sending Animals Through Airport X-Ray Machines
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a new PSA for travelers with pets in tow, pleading with pet parents… Read More »
Air India Boeing 777 diverts to Stockholm due to engine problems
An Air India Boeing 777-300ER was forced to divert to Stockholm, Sweden, due to a mid-flight oil leak in one… Read More »
Deutsche Aircraft receives EASA certification for In-Flight Operable Door
Deutsche Aircraft has received EASA certification for its In-Flight Operable Door (IFOD), developing the multi-capabilities of the D328. The IFOD, commissioned… Read More »
Rescuers climb Philippine volcano after plane wreckage spotted
Philippines authorities have launched a search mission to scale a volcano, which last erupted in 2018, after the wreckage of… Read More »
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 »