UK fraud squad launches dawn raid linked to AOG Technics fake parts scandal
The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has arrested an individual after launching a criminal investigation into AOG…
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Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771: a story of revenge, hijack and murder
The story behind the Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 crash in 1987 is perhaps among the most chilling…
Wingtips of GoJet and SkyWest planes collide at O’Hare Chicago Airport
The wingtips of a GoJet plane and SkyWest plane collided while both aircraft waited on the tarmac for…
14 injured from severe turbulence on Emirates A380 flight from Perth to Dubai
Passengers on an Emirates flight from Perth Airport (PER) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) experienced severe turbulence leaving…
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot indicted on 84 charges but no attempted murder
The former Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down the engines aboard a Horizon Air Embraer…
YouTuber pilot who crashed plane for views jailed for obstructing Federal probe
A YouTuber pilot and former Olympic snowboarder has been jailed for six months in the United States (US)…
12 Days of Drones: FAA launches drone safety campaign for holiday period
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a campaign for the safe use of drones over the holiday…
Plane vs vehicle: Baggage tugger and B717 aircraft collide at Kahului airport
Emergency crews were called at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui, Hawaii when a baggage tugger vehicle collided with…
FAA looks to extend cockpit voice-recording to 25 hours for all future aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting members of the public to have their say on increasing cockpit…
NTSB releases more details of investigation into FedEx-Southwest near collision
Fog so dense that only plane silhouettes are visible, a takeoff that occurred later than usual, these are…
Man jumps out of Southwest emergency exit and attempts to hijack airport vehicle
Passengers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) experienced a fright after witnessing a man climb out…
Mayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation
The aviation industry operates under strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew members. In…
The phonetic alphabet: understanding Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and more
Effective communication is critical to the safe operation of aircraft. When pilots talk to air traffic control, they use…
Frontier flight diverted to Dallas after woman claimed she’d been ‘kidnapped’
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Denver International Airport (DEN) was forced to divert to Dallas Fort Worth…
Human remains found and identified after fatal jet collision in Port Phillip Bay
The wreckage of a Viper S-211 Marchetti jet has been found off the shore of the Mornington Peninsula…
Buffalo airport briefly closed due to explosion at US-Canada border
New York’s Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) was briefly closed to international flights on November 22, 2023 after…
Pilot killed after plane crashes in commercial area in Plano, Texas
A commercial and shopping center in Plano, Texas, was enveloped in fire and smoke after a small aircraft…
Singapore implements stringent regulations on unauthorized drone operations
Singapore has implemented stringent measures to control the operation of unmanned aircraft (UAs) across its borders. The new policy,…