New investigation avenue opens into fatal Washington DC aircraft crash
A US House of Representatives oversight subcommittee has opened an investigation into the military’s use of airspace around…
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American Airlines CEO backs NTSB’s call for stricter airspace rules at DCA
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a recommendation to permanently restrict helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan…
US Secretary Sean Duffy to visit Boeing facility for ‘firsthand’ check-up
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy will drop in at Boeing’s Renton facility this week…
Brazilian aviation regulator suspends all Voepass flights over safety concerns
The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has suspended all Voepass Linhas Aéreas flight operations as a…
Philadelphia crash investigation reveals black box not recording audio for years
As part of its investigation into a deadly plane crash in Philidelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)…
Teen arrested after attempting to board AU Jetstar flight with loaded shotgun
Victoria Police arrested a teenager at Avalon Airport (AVV) after he attempted to board a flight carrying a…
Crew member breaks leg while preventing attempt to open aircraft door midflight
A cabin crew member on a flight from Madrid (MAD) to Caracas (CCS) broke his leg after taking…
Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways stop Mogadishu flights after US Embassy warning
It is understood that Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have cancelled flights to and from Mogadishu, Somalia, following…
Italian aviation regulator grounds seven SkyAlps planes over audit findings
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has temporarily grounded seven De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 turboprops flown by…
US Senator calls for public hearing on Elon Musk’s FAA safety remarks
US Senator Ed Markey is calling for a public hearing to investigate Elon Musk’s recent statements about the…
IATA publishes air safety report for 2024, overall situation worse versus 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released its Annual Safety Report for 2024. The figures contained within…
FAA orders CFM56 engine nacelle modifications after fatal Southwest incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to issue airworthiness directives (ADs) to US airlines concerning the engine nacelles…
The role of cabin crew in mitigating pilot fatigue and enhancing flight safety
Fatigue poses an important safety risk, especially in aviation, where tasks are conducted around the clock. Psychologist PhD…
FedEx cargo flight suffers engine fire after bird strike, returns safely to Newark
A FedEx cargo aircraft suffered an air incident on March 1, 2025, after striking a bird shortly after…
FAA revs up air traffic controller hire drive as Musk pleads retirees to return
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to “supercharge” efforts to recruit more air traffic controllers as the US…
Investigators release report on deadly seaplane crash in Australia: ATSB video
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released details from an initial report on a deadly seaplane crash…
Sudanese military aircraft crashes on take-off, at least 46 passengers killed
A Sudanese military aircraft carrying senior military personnel has crashed while attempting to take off from an air…
EVA Air bans use of portable chargers as concerns grow over inflight fire risks
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced it will be prohibiting the use of portable chargers on board all…