Hong Kong investigators release report on Atlas Air 747-400F hydraulic failure
Hong Kong investigators have released a preliminary report on a hydraulic failure aboard an Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F…
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Video clip captures moment a Ural Airlines A320 ran over airport ground worker
An airport ground worker at Koltsovo Airport (SVX) in Yekaterinburg, Russia remains in a critical condition after being…
Video captures ground staff falling off A320 when stairs move away from aircraft
An airport ground staff worker fell from the L1 passenger door of a TransNusa A321 when a stepladder…
US Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat activated while on ground
A US Air Force instructor pilot has died from injuries sustained after the ejection seat on his aircraft…
Air Force pilot dies after attempting high-risk fighter jet stunt: video
A Bangladesh Air Force pilot died after attempting a high-risk ‘Top Gun’ fighter jet stunt in Patenga, Chittagong,…
11 people killed in 10 fatal UK air accidents during 2023, all in summer months
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed in its ‘Annual Safety Review’ that 11 people were killed…
‘Miscommunication’ over runway snow plough led to crash landing in Canada
Miscommunication regarding when the runway snow would be plowed caused an aircraft to crash land in 8 inches…
IATA report reveals cause of most aircraft accidents in North America and Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published its latest Annual Safety Report for global aviation. Overall, the…
Hong Kong airport ground worker accidentally killed by aircraft being towed
A tow-vehicle ground worker for Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) was killed in a freak accident after he…
35 years ago: The British Midland Airways Boeing 737-400 Kegworth air disaster
January 2024 marks 35 years to the month of the British Midland Airways Kegworth air disaster in Leicestershire,…
Skydiving hot air balloon crash leaves four people dead in Arizona desert
Four people were killed, and another is in critical condition, after a hot air balloon used for skydiving…
Surviving a fiery collision: How JAL 516 evacuated all 379 onboard safely
When Japan Airlines flight JL 516 collided with a Coast Guard aircraft at Haneda Airport’s (HND) runway while…
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…
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…
The history and importance of the rudder in aircraft
The world of aviation is a marvel of human innovation and engineering. While many components of an aircraft…
How safe is flying today? Surveying modern air travel safety
Air travel has revolutionized the way we connect across the world, making distant destinations easily accessible and effectively…
Passenger’s leg amputated after becoming trapped in moving airport walkway
A passenger at Bangkok’s Mueang Airport (DMK) has had her leg amputated by medical emergency staff after it…
EVA Air collision: Airbus A321 hits parked Boeing B777 causing severe damage
Two EVA Air planes suffered damages after a ground handling accident occurred at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)…