Russia Plague Laboratory Accident: Could It Affect Air Travel?
The reported Russia plague laboratory accident in Siberia has raised questions about whether the incident could eventually affect international aviation…. Read More »
Inside Flydubai FZ1073’s 17,000-Foot Dive and Recovery
Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was cruising normally at about 34,000 feet over Saudi Arabia on September 30 when a violent struggle… Read More »
FAA 737 Max Software Review Clears Safety Hurdle
FAA and Boeing have completed a key review of an FAA 737 Max software issue that had temporarily delayed certification… Read More »
Amazon Cargo Plane Crash Pilots Missed Wind Information
Amazon Air cargo plane crash investigators have identified several factors involved in the Amazon Cargo Plane Crash at Miami International… Read More »
Water Pours Into Emirates A380 Cabin on Dubai-Istanbul Flight
Passengers aboard an Emirates Airbus A380 from Dubai to Istanbul used blankets to shield themselves after water began pouring from… Read More »
Sydney Airport Near Misses Put Air Traffic Control Under Scrutiny
A series of runway incursions and aircraft conflicts at Sydney Airport has put Australia’s busiest aviation hub under heightened scrutiny,… Read More »
Pilatus PC-12 PRO Autoland Wins FAA and EASA Approval
Pilatus has secured U.S. and European certification for the emergency Autoland system on its PC-12 PRO, allowing the single-engine turboprop… Read More »
FAA Taps Southwest, NetJets Executives for Senior Roles
The Federal Aviation Administration is bringing several aviation industry executives into senior leadership positions, including two officials from Southwest Airlines… Read More »
Northeast Air Travel Disruption Ends After FAA Equipment Outage
A major Northeast air travel disruption affected airports across the eastern United States on September 21 after an equipment failure… Read More »
Air India CEO Tewolde Puts Safety and Profitability First
Air India’s incoming chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam has put safety, operational reliability and sustainable profitability at the center of his… Read More »
Sully Sullenberger Inducted Into Aviation Hall of Fame
Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, whose handling of US Airways Flight 1549 became one of modern aviation’s best-known emergency landings, has… Read More »
Delta A330 Diverts to Porto After Smoke Reported in Cabin
A Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Boston made an emergency diversion to Porto, Portugal, on Sunday, September 27,… Read More »
FAA Reviews Boeing 737 Max Software Glitch
The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing a newly disclosed software problem affecting some Boeing 737 Max aircraft that can interrupt… Read More »
FAA Ends Single-Pilot Exemptions for Legacy Citation Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration has ended a four-decade policy allowing certain older Cessna Citation business jets certificated for two pilots… Read More »
BETA Launches ALIA Electric Aircraft Tests in North Carolina
BETA Technologies has launched a flight-test campaign in North Carolina using its all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft, evaluating how electric aviation… Read More »
NTSB: Pilot Incapacitation Led to Fatal CBP Helicopter Crash
An unexplained incapacitation of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot caused a fatal helicopter crash near Potrero, California, in… Read More »
FAA Completes Kazakhstan Aviation Safety Assessment
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has completed a five-day assessment of Kazakhstan’s aviation safety oversight system, moving the Central Asian… Read More »
Airbus A321neo Fuselage Defect Affects About 500 Jets
Airbus has identified a manufacturing quality defect affecting the fuselage structure of about 500 A321neo aircraft, including roughly 250 jets… Read More »
Joby Autonomous Aircraft Completes U.S. Coast-to-Coast Flight
Joby Aviation has completed a 3,199-mile autonomous flight across the United States using a modified Cessna Grand Caravan, demonstrating that… Read More »
FAA Says Aircraft Laser Strikes Fall 24% in 2026
Aircraft laser strikes reported by pilots in the United States have fallen sharply in 2026, extending a three-year decline from… Read More »
FAA Proposes New 737 Max Inspections Over Flight Controls
The FAA is proposing new 737 Max inspections for certain Boeing aircraft after identifying a potential production issue involving bearings… Read More »
American Airlines Laptop Fire Highlights Battery Safety Risk
A laptop fire aboard an American Airlines flight to Dallas has renewed attention on the growing challenge posed by lithium-ion… Read More »
Allegiant A320 Suffers Runway Excursion, Tail Strike in Greenville
An Allegiant Air Airbus A320 suffered a runway excursion and tail strike while attempting to land at Pitt-Greenville Airport in… Read More »
Australian Airlines Back Overnight Sydney ATC Tower Closure
Australia’s major airlines are backing a proposal to close Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport’s air traffic control tower overnight, a move… Read More »
FAA Launches $875M AI Tool to Reduce Flight Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has begun deploying a new artificial intelligence-supported air traffic management platform designed to predict congestion, improve… Read More »
United Passenger Wheelchair Incident On Jet Bridge
United passenger wheelchair assistance became the focus of a complaint after a disabled traveler flying with United Airlines said she… Read More »