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FAA to require charter airlines, plane manufacturers to implement safety systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a rule that requires charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators,…
Cathay Pacific ground worker finds ‘foreign objects’ in A350 before takeoff
A Cathay Pacific ground employee at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) found “foreign objects” in an Airbus A350-1000…
ICAO seeks to ratify treaty to enable prosecution of unruly flight passengers
The surge of unruly flight passengers in recent years has concerned the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that…
Singapore Airlines A380 returns to Sydney due to technical issue after takeoff
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 bound for Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) was forced to return to Sydney Kingsford…
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…
Milan-bound Korean Air flight delayed after live bullet found under pax seat
A Korean Air flight bound for Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan was delayed after a live bullet was…
Head of Safety Promotion at EASA: regulation and risk in the digital era
Technological advancements, drones, eVTOLs and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) innovations are fast approaching certification and integration into existing…
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…
Laser strikes against aircraft in 2023 topped previous records, the FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making an appeal to the public after reporting that the number of…
Qantas releases tourism-themed 10-minute safety video, its first in four years
Qantas has released its first safety video in four years. The 10-minute video features stunning cinematography with the…
Japan updates airport safety measures following fatal jet collision in Haneda
The Japanese government has upgraded its airport safety measures a week after a collision between a Japan Airlines…
2008 Learjet crash that nearly killed Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker
On September 19, 2008, a private jet carrying musician Travis Barker from Blink-182 and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein)…
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…
Scoot flight escorted by Singapore’s F-15SG fighter aircraft due to bomb threat
A Scoot flight bound for Australia had to make a u-turn, escorted by Royal Singapore Air Force fighter…
Surge in laser pointer incidents poses threat to USAF aircraft
The US Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is currently facing a concerning surge in incidents involving laser pointers…
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…
Flying at night: how skilled pilots navigate the dark skies
The appeal of flying at night is hard to resist – the peaceful beauty of a sky full…