Why Commercial Aircraft Can Withstand Lightning Strikes
Commercial aircraft are struck by lightning relatively frequently—approximately once or twice annually per aircraft—but are engineered to handle such events…. Read More »
Condor Airlines Flight to Germany Catches Fire Mid-Air, Diverted to Italy
A Germany-bound Condor Airlines flight from Corfu, Greece, was forced to make an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, on August… Read More »
Global Aviation Safety Report Shows Rise in Accidents and Fatalities in 2024
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released its 2025 State of Global Aviation Safety report, revealing a troubling rise… Read More »
United 737 Avoids Midair Collision Near Newark
A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 narrowly avoided a collision with a privately operated Piper Cherokee Arrow III while on approach… Read More »
F-15 Passenger Ejects on Ground in Rare Incident
A backseat passenger in an F-15D Eagle from the 104th Fighter Wing reportedly ejected from the aircraft while it was… Read More »
Vietnam Orders Stronger Aviation Safety Measures
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive to tighten aviation safety and security measures following a series… Read More »
B-2 Bomber Lost After Landing Gear Failure, Design Flaw Cited in Report
A newly released U.S. Air Force accident report has revealed that a component failure and a design flaw combined to… Read More »
ICAO Safety Report Shows Rising Risks Amid Global Traffic Surge
The International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 2025 Safety Report warns that despite long-term improvements, global aviation safety requires renewed focus… Read More »
EasyJet Pilot Suspended Over Drunk, Naked Hotel Stunt
EasyJet has suspended a captain after he was reportedly spotted wandering naked and intoxicated through a luxury hotel in Cape… Read More »
Delta 757 Clips Parked Aircraft at Atlanta Airport
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 clipped an unoccupied aircraft during pushback from the gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport… Read More »
US Senate Proposes ADS-B Safety Law After Washington Crash
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, chaired by Ted Cruz, has introduced the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and… Read More »
Emirates Bans Power Banks on Flights Over Fire Safety Risks
Emirates has become the largest airline to ban the use of portable power banks on all flights, citing safety concerns… Read More »
FAA to Hire 8,900 Controllers by 2028, Shortages to Persist
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to hire at least 8,900 air traffic controllers by late 2028, but the agency… Read More »
Singapore Airlines’ First Boeing 777-9 Takes Flight
Boeing has conducted the first test flight of a Boeing 777-9 destined for Singapore Airlines, marking a key milestone for… Read More »
Boeing 787 Turns Back After Part of Wing Falls Off Mid-Flight
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff when passengers and… Read More »
Brave NZ Pilots Rescue U.S. Troops in 19-Hour Antarctica Evacuation
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) crew has successfully completed a daring 19-hour medical evacuation mission from the U.S…. Read More »
American Airlines Evacuation Sparks Safety Concerns Over Carry-Ons
An American Airlines evacuation in Denver this July reignited concerns about passenger safety during emergencies after video showed travelers sliding… Read More »
Wake Turbulence from Ethiopian A350 Injures Crew on Air Transat A321
An Air Transat Airbus A321neo, registration C-GOIR, operating flight TS-207 from Manchester, UK, to Toronto, Canada, encountered wake turbulence north… Read More »
Amelia Executive Secures Austrian AOC with Learjet 45
Austria’s Amelia Executive has obtained an Austrian air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating licence (OL) from Austro Control, effective July… Read More »
Qatar Airways Flight Declares Emergency Before JFK Landing
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to New York declared an emergency over U.S. airspace due to a low tire… Read More »
Air Vanuatu Seeks Wet-Lease After ATR72 Grounding
Air Vanuatu (NF, Port Vila) is seeking additional aircraft capacity after grounding its only ATR72-600 due to an engine maintenance… Read More »
Qatar Airways Pilots Urge Longer Runway at JFK for Safety
Qatar Airways pilots have formally requested that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport extend one of its runways to… Read More »