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 »
Japan Airlines Faces Backlash Over Pilot Alcohol Scandals
How seriously do pilots treat their job responsibilities? Aircraft accidents cause enormous harm and directly affect the lives of passengers… Read More »
United Airlines 737 Evacuated in Japan After Mid-Air Fire Alert
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Tokyo to Cebu, Philippines, made an emergency landing in Japan on Friday, Sept…. Read More »
Boeing Faces $3.1M FAA Fine Over 737 Max Safety Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking $3.1 million in civil penalties from Boeing for safety violations, including those linked… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Require Lithium Battery Removal on Wheelchairs
Starting September 25, Southwest Airlines will require passengers traveling with powered wheelchairs and scooters that use removable lithium batteries to… Read More »
FAA Launches Trial to Fast-Track Electric Air Taxis
The Trump administration has unveiled a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric air… Read More »
Aer Lingus A330 Crew Deviates From Taxi Instructions at JFK
An Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 operating as flight EIN107 from Dublin to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)… Read More »
Survey Reveals Most German Pilots Nap Mid-Flight Due to Fatigue
A new survey by the German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit reveals that almost all German pilots have taken naps during… Read More »
Boeing CEO Says 777-9 Certification ‘Clearly Behind Schedule’
Boeing’s flagship 777-9 certification program is running behind schedule, CEO Kelly Ortberg acknowledged, warning that delays could be significant enough… Read More »
U.S. Transportation Chief Meets Airline CEOs on ATC Reform
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is preparing to meet with the chief executives of major U.S. airlines on Wednesday to… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Returns to Philadelphia After Multiple Bird Strikes
An American Airlines flight bound for San Francisco was forced to return to Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday Sep. 10… Read More »
Air India CEO Pledges ‘New Normal’ Safety Culture After Deadly Crash
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson says the airline has embraced a “new normal” of heightened safety focus following the June… Read More »
Japan Airlines Faces Transport Ministry Reprimand Over Drunken Pilot Incidents
Japan Airlines (JAL) issued a public apology on Wednesday, September 10, after the Japanese transport ministry reprimanded the carrier over… Read More »
Boeing Tests AI Taxi System to Boost Aviation Safety
Boeing is advancing artificial intelligence in critical flight operations with a new series of demonstrations focused on automated taxi and… Read More »
Republic Airways Flight Aborts Landing at D.C.’s Reagan Airport
A Republic Airways flight was forced to abort its landing at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Monday Sep. 8,… Read More »
FAA Fines Firms Over Lithium-Ion Battery Air Cargo Fires
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed fines against three companies after lithium-ion batteries they shipped by air caught… Read More »
FAA Chief Warns of ‘Obsolescence’ in U.S. Air Traffic Control System
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford is calling for urgent modernization of America’s air traffic control system, warning that… Read More »
What Is EMAS? Runway Safety System Stops Jet at Boca Raton Airport
A private jet that overran the runway at Boca Raton Airport on September 3, 2025, was brought to a safe… Read More »
WestJet Flight Makes Hard Landing in Sint Maarten
A WestJet flight from Toronto made a dramatic hard landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport, prompting the pilot… Read More »
FAA Yet to Decide on Boeing 737 MAX Production Cap
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not made a decision on whether to lift the current Boeing 737 MAX production… Read More »