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IATA safety report: 2022 saw a reduction in fatal accident rate
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for commercial aviation, showing the lowest fatal…
2023-03-08
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…
2023-02-26
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)…
2023-02-22
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…
2023-02-20
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…
2023-02-12
Aviation expert reveals the safest place to sit on a plane
An aviation expert has revealed the seats you may want to avoid during a crash and the safest…
2023-02-07
United Airlines faces $1.1M fine proposed by FAA over pre-flight system check
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1,149,306 civil penalty against United Airlines after allegedly failing to…
2023-02-07
When are commercial planes permitted to fly with inoperative equipment? | Quiz
If a plane’s equipment is found not to be working correctly during pre-flight checks, it could still be…
2023-02-04
CASA’s safety inspection in 2022: how checks are conducted, ratings, and more
As international flight bookings in Australia are finally increasing, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) had quite a…
2022-12-20
Aviation firefighters to strike at 27 Australian airports
Thousands of aviation firefighters are planning to take strike action across airports in Australia to protest staff shortages. …
2022-11-29
Scoot pilot delays landing in Changi after passengers refuse to fasten seatbelts
A pilot for low-cost carrier Scoot was forced to delay landing in Singapore after some passengers refused to…
2022-11-16
BA Boeing 787 Dreamliner nose-gear incident caused by engineer fault: AAIB
An investigation has found that a British Airways plane suffered “significant damage” when its nose struck the ground…
2022-11-04
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have…
2022-10-04
FAA removes air safety-related ban on Malaysia’s CAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded Malaysia’s air safety ratings and removed concerns restricting Malaysian airlines from…
2022-10-03
DGCA halves SpiceJet flights for eight weeks over safety concerns
India’s civil aviation authority has limited SpiceJet’s summer flights to 50% for the next eight weeks over safety…
2022-07-28
Two GoFirst planes grounded due to in-flight safety issues
Another Indian airline has come in for closer scrutiny by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India…
2022-07-20
Court dismisses legal bid to stop SpiceJet services due to safety concerns
An Indian court dismissed a legal plea from a local lawyer asking that operations of the low-cost carrier…
2022-07-20
EASA announces $350,000 tender for lithium battery screening solution
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced on its website a $350,000 call for tender for a…
2022-07-14