Boeing 777-9 Gains FAA Approval, Nears Certification Milestone
After years of delays, Boeing’s long-awaited 777-9—the flagship of the 777X family—has received FAA approval to advance into a new… Read More »
FAA Fails to Fix Ongoing SkyWest Maintenance Issues, Audit Finds
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has failed to fully resolve long-standing maintenance issues at SkyWest Airlines that FAA inspectors warned… Read More »
Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over 737-9 Max Panel Blowout Incident
Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants have filed separate lawsuits against Boeing over the mid-air panel blowout incident involving a 737-9… Read More »
Flight Attendant Sues Delta, Blames ‘Inexperienced Pilot’ for Toronto Crash
A flight attendant who was hailed for her bravery during a fiery Delta plane crash earlier this year is now… Read More »
NTSB Probes Altitude Error in Deadly DCA Midair Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened three days of hearings into the January 29 midair collision over Washington,… Read More »
Delta Flight Diverts After Turbulence Sends 25 to Hospital
More than two dozen people were hospitalized after a Delta Air Lines flight encountered severe turbulence, prompting an emergency landing…. Read More »
Passenger Tries to Open Plane Door at 35,000 Feet—Here’s the Outcome
It’s one of the most alarming in-flight scenarios imaginable: a passenger attempting to open an aircraft door while the plane… Read More »
United Airlines 787 Declares Mayday After Engine Failure, Lands Safely
A dramatic in-flight emergency unfolded on July 25 when a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to Munich from… Read More »
DGCA Flags Major Pilot Training Gaps at Air India
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) uncovered serious safety and training lapses at Air India during a July 2025… Read More »
Somali Airlines Returns After 34-Year Hiatus
After more than three decades, Somali Airlines is preparing for a long-anticipated return to the skies. The government of Somalia… Read More »
FAA Flags Unapproved Titanium in Boeing 787 Ram Air Turbines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking regulatory action after discovering that some Boeing 787 Dreamliner ram air turbine (RAT)… Read More »
Boeing 737-7 and 737-10 Certifications Delayed to 2026
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the Boeing 737-7 and 737-10 is now expected to be delayed until… Read More »
Virgin Australia Boeing 737 Damaged in Tug Collision at MEL
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 sustained fuselage damage after colliding with an airport tug vehicle at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)… Read More »
DGCA Takes Action Against Air India Over Safety Oversight and Emergency Equipment Lapse
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has initiated enforcement action against Air India following a safety… Read More »
New Federal Law to Investigate Cancer Rates Among Military Pilots and Aircrews
A new federal law is set to launch a comprehensive study into cancer risks among military pilots and aircrew members…. Read More »
FAA to Review Boeing 737 MAX Supply Chain Before Production Increase
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will thoroughly review Boeing’s supply chain and production practices before considering any request to lift… Read More »
Corpse of Turkish Airlines Passenger Who Died Mid-Flight Goes Missing
A Turkish Airlines flight headed to San Francisco made an unexpected stop in Chicago after a passenger suffered a medical… Read More »
Air India 787 Crash Under Criminal Investigation, Expert Says
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is now treating the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 as… Read More »
Russian An-24 Plane Crashes in Far East, 48 Feared Dead
A Russian Antonov An-24 passenger aircraft carrying 48 people crashed in Russia’s Far East on Thursday July 24, killing all… Read More »
112 Air India Pilots Call in Sick After Deadly Dreamliner Crash
Just four days after the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, 112 Air India pilots… Read More »
Air India Clears Boeing 737, 787 Fleet After Fuel Switch Probe
Air India has completed mandatory safety inspections on the fuel control switch locking mechanisms across its Boeing 737 and 787… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines Resumes Flights After Suspension
Lulutai Airlines has resumed limited flight operations in Tonga after receiving a provisional permit from the Civil Aviation Division on… Read More »