U.S. Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Major Aviation Safety Reform
In response to a tragic mid-air collision earlier this year that claimed 67 lives, U.S. lawmakers have reached a bipartisan… Read More »
Air India Pilot’s Father Seeks Supreme Court Probe Into Deadly Crash
The father of a pilot killed in the Air India crash that claimed 260 lives has petitioned India’s Supreme Court… Read More »
Government Shutdown Exposes Deep Cracks in U.S. Aviation System
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is once again exposing the fragility of the nation’s aviation system, as staffing shortages and… Read More »
European Air Accident Deaths Fall by 30 in 2024
Fatalities from air accidents involving EU-registered aircraft dropped significantly in 2024, with 91 deaths recorded across the European Union—30 fewer… Read More »
Japan Airlines to Enforce Stricter Liver Tests After Pilot Alcohol Scandals
Japan Airlines (JAL) is tightening its medical oversight of pilots following a series of alcohol-related incidents that led to multiple… Read More »
U.S. Air Force C-32A Carrying Secretary Hegseth Makes Emergency Landing
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-32A carrying Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was forced to make an emergency landing at… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Returns to LAX After Passengers Report Cabin Fumes
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to New York’s JFK International Airport was forced to make… Read More »
Finnair Cancels 40 Flights After Airbus A321 Seat Cover Fire Risk
Finnair has been forced to cancel roughly 40 flights after grounding eight Airbus A321 aircraft due to a potential fire safety issue involving improperly cleaned seat… Read More »
UAE and Brazil Strengthen Cooperation on Aviation Safety Standards
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a… Read More »
Boeing and Aeroxchange Launch Digital Parts Authentication to Boost Aviation Safety
In a major step toward securing the global aviation supply chain, Boeing, in collaboration with Southwest Airlines and Aeroxchange Ltd.,… Read More »
Air New Zealand Flight Returns to Auckland After Midair Technical Alert
An Air New Zealand flight bound for Taupō (TUO) was forced to return to Auckland (AKL) after pilots detected a… Read More »
Jet Owner Sues GE, Bombardier Over Fatal I-75 Crash Engine Defects
The owners of a charter jet that crashed on Interstate 75 near Naples, Florida, in 2024 have filed a class-action… Read More »
Government Shutdown Deepens Strain on U.S. Aviation Safety
The latest government shutdown has added another layer of pressure to America’s already strained aviation system, forcing thousands of essential… Read More »
Fuel Spill Chaos at DFW Airport After American Airlines Jet Doused in Fuel
Chaos erupted at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) after an American Airlines regional jet was accidentally doused in jet fuel… Read More »
The Shutdown Is Pushing U.S. Air Safety Workers to the Breaking Point
Federal aviation employees insist that flying remains safe despite mounting strain on air traffic controllers and transportation security staff—but passengers… Read More »
How the Ongoing Government Shutdown Is Disrupting Air Travel
As the government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, the U.S. air travel system is facing mounting strain. Even… Read More »
Essential Air Service Extension Gives Alaska Airlines a Brief Lifeline Amid Shutdown
The federal extension of Essential Air Service (EAS) funding through November 2 offers Alaska’s aviation industry a temporary lifeline—but uncertainty… Read More »
Pan Am Relaunch Advances: Business Plan Filed, FAA Certification Started
Plans to revive the legendary Pan American World Airways are taking concrete shape. On October 9, aviation merchant bank AVi8… Read More »
Malta Air 737 Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Manchester Due to Low Fuel
A Malta Air-operated flight from Italy to Scotland was forced to make an emergency landing in Manchester after coming dangerously… Read More »
Putin Says Russian Air Defenses Responsible for Azerbaijani Jet Crash that Killed 38
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Oct. 9 said that Russia’s air defenses were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani… Read More »
Hop-A-Jet Sues GE, Bombardier Over Fatal 2024 Florida Crash
Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter (HPJ, Fort Lauderdale Executive) and its affiliated companies have filed a class-action lawsuit in the United… Read More »
U.S. Flight Delays Mount as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens
Air traffic control staffing shortages continued to disrupt air travel across the United States for a second consecutive day on… Read More »