FAA Probes Laser Strike Near Charlotte Airport Involving US Airliner
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a reported laser strike involving a commercial aircraft near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, underscoring… Read More »
FAA Urges Expanded Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidance recommending that all pilots receive comprehensive training focused on spatial disorientation, citing… Read More »
UPS Pilots Back Fatigued Pilot Protection Act to Close Safety Gap
The union representing pilots at UPS has voiced strong support for new federal legislation aimed at closing what it describes… Read More »
NTSB Warns Burbank Airport Could Face Risk of Mid-Air Collision
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board has warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport could be the site of the… Read More »
British Airways Flight Loses Wheel During Takeoff From Las Vegas
A British Airways aircraft lost a wheel shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas, yet continued its long-haul journey to London… Read More »
Rossiya Airlines Boeing 747 Aborts Takeoff After Engine Fire in Russia
A Rossiya Airlines Boeing 747 aborted its takeoff after an engine surge triggered visible sparks and flames during departure from… Read More »
FAA to Mandate Drunk Passenger Prevention Policies by 2027
The Federal Aviation Administration will require small commercial aircraft operators to implement formal policies and training aimed at preventing intoxicated… Read More »
Delta Flight Diverts After Crew Uses Beverage Carts to Restrain Passenger
Delta Air Lines flight attendants allegedly used beverage carts to block and restrain a disruptive passenger during a long-haul flight… Read More »
British Airways A380 Declares Minimum Fuel During San Francisco Approach
British Airways flight BA287, operated by an Airbus A380-800, declared minimum fuel while approaching San Francisco International Airport after being… Read More »
FAA Makes Post-Crash DC Airspace Safety Rules Permanent
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is making permanent a set of airspace safety rules introduced after last year’s deadly collision… Read More »
Global Airlines Ban Power Bank Use as Fire Risks Prompt Tighter Rules
Airlines around the world are tightening restrictions on portable power banks as concerns grow over the fire risks posed by… Read More »
ATR 42 Black Box Sent to Jakarta After Deadly South Sulawesi Crash
Indonesia’s aviation accident investigators have transferred the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from a crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft to… Read More »
United Flight Loses Landing Gear Wheel After Hard Orlando Landing
A United Airlines flight experienced a mechanical issue following a hard landing at Orlando International Airport, prompting an inspection that… Read More »
FAA Sets Plan for Boeing 737-10 Max Safety Upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a formal notice in the Federal Register outlining its implementation plan for mandated safety… Read More »
SFO Worker Killed in Cargo Towing Accident on Airport Service Road
A 28-year-old airport worker has died in what authorities described as a tragic workplace accident involving cargo equipment at San… Read More »
Paramedic Took Controls After Pilot Medical Emergency on LifeFlight
A flight paramedic with no pilot training was forced to take control of a medical helicopter after the pilot suffered… Read More »
Campaigners Claim Safety Defects on Air India 787 That Crashed
Aviation safety campaigners in the United States claim that the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off… Read More »
ATR 42 Crashes Near Makassar After Terrain Impact, No Survivors
An Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 turboprop crashed after colliding with terrain near Makassar on January 17, 2026, killing all… Read More »
U.S.–Canada Preclearance Projects Move Ahead Despite Past Doubts
Two long-planned U.S.–Canada border preclearance projects are set to move forward this year, signaling renewed commitment to a program that… Read More »
NTSB: Boeing Flagged MD-11 Engine Mount Risk Years Before UPS Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has disclosed that Boeing warned airlines as early as 2011 about a critical MD-11 engine-mount… Read More »
NASA Crew-11 Returns Early in First-Ever ISS Medical Evacuation
Four astronauts from NASA’s Crew-11 mission have returned safely to Earth nearly a month earlier than planned via SpaceX Dragon,… Read More »
FAA Orders PW1100G Engine Modifications After Fire Incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered mandatory modifications to Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G engines following several in-service engine fires, escalating… Read More »
Air India A350 Engine Damaged After Cargo Container Ingestion in Delhi
India’s aviation regulator has launched a formal investigation after an Air India Airbus A350 sustained engine damage when a cargo… Read More »
NTSB Identifies Engine Mount Failure in Deadly UPS MD-11 Crash
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have identified the specific aircraft component that failed in last year’s fatal UPS… Read More »
Boeing Settles Another Lawsuit Over Deadly 737 Max Crash
Boeing has agreed to settle another lawsuit stemming from the deadly 737 Max crash in Ethiopia, further closing a chapter… Read More »
Iran Reopens Airspace After Closure, Airlines Still Avoid It
Iran has reopened its airspace after a temporary closure lasting around five hours, but international airlines remain wary as tensions… Read More »