The pilots union at American Airlines has reported a concerning increase in safety and maintenance issues, which includes lax routines in aircraft inspections and shorter test flights for planes re-entering service after significant maintenance. According to the Allied Pilots Association, there have also been instances of tools and other items being improperly left in critical [...]
Following a recent drone attack launched by Iran on Israel, several nations in the Middle East have decided to close their airspace, resulting in significant disruptions to international flight operations. This strategic decision has grounded numerous flights and required others to divert, affecting thousands of travelers and major airline schedules across the region. The airspace [...]
An Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 made a safe emergency landing at Boise Airport, Idaho, after a warning light indicated a potential issue during its flight from Mexico City to Vancouver on Tuesday. The airline and airport officials confirmed that the problem was due to a faulty cargo hold indicator, prompting the precautionary diversion. [...]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier, continues to navigate financial turbulence, with significant debts anchoring its progress amid plans for privatization. Contrary to several media reports, the Pakistani government has not yet transferred the airline's hefty liabilities to a separate entity, a crucial step intended to make PIA more appealing to potential investors. The [...]
The US aviation regulatory body has initiated a probe into a troubling incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight where the engine cover detached during ascent, impacting the wing flap. This event adds to a sequence of recent safety concerns surrounding Boeing. The incident occurred on a Sunday Apr. 7 when Southwest Airlines flight 3695 was [...]
JetZero, a pioneering startup based in California, is reshaping the future of air travel with its innovative blended wing body (BWB) aircraft design. This ambitious venture has recently marked a significant milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Pathfinder Demonstrator, a 1:8 scale model of JetZero's BWB aircraft, for test flights above [...]
A British Airways flight experienced a perilous encounter with a drone flying significantly above the legal altitude limit, according to safety investigators. The incident involved an Airbus A321 and occurred while the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 9,600 feet—far exceeding the UK's Civil Aviation Authority maximum height of 400 feet for recreational drones. [...]
The U.S. Justice Department is set to hold a meeting with the families of the victims from the tragic Boeing 737 MAX crashes on April 24, as it deliberates on pursuing a criminal case against the aerospace giant. The crashes, which claimed the lives of 346 individuals, have prompted serious scrutiny of Boeing's practices and [...]
Discovering your phone has slipped into the gap between airplane seats can be annoying, yet attempting to retrieve it on your own isn't just difficult—it could also be hazardous. Airlines, recognizing the potential dangers, now advise passengers during pre-takeoff announcements to seek a flight attendant's help instead of attempting to fish out the device themselves. [...]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially certified the Gulfstream G700, the flagship business aircraft from General Dynamics Corp's Gulfstream Aerospace, introducing a new contender to the luxury jet market's upper echelon. This milestone, achieved on Friday, places the G700 in direct competition with Bombardier's Global 7500, another heavyweight in the arena of large-cabin, long-range [...]
Recent allegations have surfaced against Israel for causing disruptions in navigation systems and affecting civil aviation operations near Beirut Airport, highlighting potential risks to air travel safety. A notable incident involved passengers on a flight from Istanbul to Beirut, who faced anxious moments as the aircraft struggled to navigate Lebanese airspace due to GPS interference, [...]
The outgoing head of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has sounded the alarm on the need for enhanced resources and a broadened mandate as the agency confronts systemic risks within the aviation sector. This plea comes amidst heightened safety concerns and the agency's struggle to keep pace with its American counterpart, the Federal [...]
