Can China’s New C919 Jet Compete With Boeing and Airbus?
Can China’s New C919 Jet Compete With Boeing and Airbus?
Where and When Lightning Strikes Aircraft
Lightning remains one of the most unpredictable hazards in aviation, often striking in conditions pilots do not consider threatening. A… Read More »
Mach 10 Travel Closer to Reality as New Study Simplifies Hypersonic Design
The once-fictional idea of shrinking long-haul flights to a single hour is now a major step closer to reality. A… Read More »
NBAA, FlightSafety and CAE Release Unified Aircraft SOPs to Boost Safety
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), FlightSafety International and CAE have jointly unveiled a comprehensive set of industrywide aircraft standard… Read More »
FedEx Minimizes Disruption After MD-11 Grounding With Backup Fleet
FedEx says it expects only limited shipping disruption after the FAA ordered the temporary grounding of all MD-11 freighters, following… Read More »
American Airlines Faces Backlash Over Pilot First Class Upgrade Rule
American Airlines is facing growing passenger frustration after introducing a new policy that gives deadheading pilots first-class upgrade priority over… Read More »
Chinese ‘Stranded’ Astronauts Prepare for Return From Tiangong Station
Three Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station are preparing for their journey home after their return capsule was likely… Read More »
ADS-B In Is Transforming Aviation Safety and Efficiency
As global air traffic accelerates and runway congestion grows, the aviation industry is rapidly adopting next-generation technologies to enhance safety… Read More »
United Flight Attendant Resigns After Reportedly Getting Drunk on Duty
A longtime United Airlines flight attendant has resigned after becoming heavily intoxicated while working an international flight, according to multiple… Read More »
Climate Change Intensifies Storms and Turbulence, Raising Flight Safety Risks
A new French-led study warns that climate change is intensifying storms and in-flight turbulence, posing growing threats to aviation safety… Read More »
Aircraft Cabin Safety Testing Evolves Beyond Fire and Smoke Standards
Modern aircraft cabins are built from an intricate mix of materials — from adhesives and composites to textiles, metals, coatings… Read More »
Middle East Faces Urgent Pilot Shortage as Aviation Expands
The Middle East’s aviation sector is booming, powered by rapid economic growth across the Gulf and renewed momentum in non-oil… Read More »
Europe’s Unique Airline Safety Rules: Why Seatbelts Come Off During Turnarounds
Airline safety reminders almost always start with the same instruction: keep your seatbelt fastened. Yet on many European airlines, there’s… Read More »
Air India SFO–Delhi Flight Diverts to Mongolia After Mid-Air Technical Alert
An Air India Boeing 777 operating flight AI174 from San Francisco to Delhi made a precautionary diversion to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia,… Read More »
Hydrogen-Fueled Hypersonic Jet Could Fly at Mach 12
Australia’s Hypersonix Launch Systems has secured $46 million in Series A funding to advance development of the world’s first reusable,… Read More »
EASA Launches Survey on How Working Conditions Impact Aviation Safety
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a comprehensive Europe-wide survey to examine how socio-economic and employment conditions… Read More »
Flights to LAX Temporarily Halted Amid Air Traffic Staff Shortage
Flights bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were temporarily halted on Sunday due to a staffing shortage at a… Read More »
Over 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed Amid Air Traffic Staff Shortages
More than 8,000 flights across the United States were delayed on Sunday as air traffic controller absences continued to disrupt… Read More »
China’s C919 Jet Heads to Dubai Airshow to Court Buyers
China’s homegrown passenger jet manufacturer Comac will make its debut at the Dubai Airshow next month, where it is expected… Read More »
JetBlue Flight Turns Back to Boston Over ‘Disruptive’ Passenger
A JetBlue flight from Boston to Las Vegas was forced to return to Logan International Airport Monday night after reports… Read More »
Foundation for Aviation Safety Urges Global Crash Probe Reform
The Foundation for Aviation Safety is calling for urgent reform of the global aircraft accident investigation system, citing outdated protocols,… Read More »
Mexico Halts Pilot and Crew Licenses Amid Plastic Shortage
Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) has temporarily suspended the issuance and renewal of licenses for pilots, flight attendants, and… Read More »