Man arrested after explosive found in luggage at Pennsylvania airport
A 40-year old man is facing federal criminal charges after luggage that he checked in for a flight…
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FAA issues directive to prevent Boeing 777 fuel tank explosions
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule Airworthiness Directive (AD), addressing a potential…
Plane ‘broke up in flight’ before crash killed five onboard
A medical transport plane ‘broke up’ while in flight before crashing and killing all five people on board,…
The safety demonstration: two minutes which might just save your life
Whether the flight you have boarded is 30 minutes or 16 hours, there’s one element as passengers we…
Four bodies found on Philippine volcano after Cessna crash
Officials have confirmed the four bodies found on the Philippine volcano, Mount Mayon, are those of the crew…
FAA launches investigation into incident where passenger tried to enter cockpit
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident where an unruly passenger attempted to enter the cockpit…
Thai Airways suspends crew over uncollected meal trays; continues investigation
Thai Airways is investigating an incident on a flight from Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) to Bangkok Airport (BKK)…
Air India Boeing 777 diverts to Stockholm due to engine problems
An Air India Boeing 777-300ER was forced to divert to Stockholm, Sweden, due to a mid-flight oil leak…
Precision, art and psychology: how passenger safety briefing cards are made
When was the last time you picked up a passenger safety card while you were on a flight…
US Air Force grounds KC-135 Stratotanker fleet pending safety review
The US Air Force grounded its fleet of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft after a defective part was found in…
Nepal plane crash pilot reported no power in engines before disaster
A preliminary investigation report into the Yeti Airlines plane crash said the pilot indicated there was no power…
Black Hawk helicopter crashes near US highway killing crew onboard: video
A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennesse National Guard crashed near an Alabama highway killing the two service…
NTSB targets flap retraction, crew action on United altitude loss in Hawaii
The National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB), which began its inquiry into the sudden loss of altitude on a…
Video shows Delta wing in flames as pilot makes emergency landing
A Delta flight bound for New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) was forced to make an…
Five injured after American Airlines plane and LAX shuttle bus collide
Four people were taken to hospital after an American Airlines A321 and a Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)…
United Airlines Boeing 777 loses more than 1,000 feet of altitude on take-off
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200, registered as N212UA, lost more than 1,000 feet of altitude after taking off…
Eight of the most unforgettable inflight safety videos of all time
Ever since its introduction in the 1980s, the inflight safety video has definitely come a long way. Gone…
Wheel of a Ryanair jet catches fire after landing at Manchester Airport
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) described a fire that broke out on a Ryanair plane at Manchester…