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Topics related to safety in aviation, including safety regulations, safety incidents, safety technology, and safety investigations.
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
Why did the flaps extend inadvertently on a Bombardier business jet?
UK aviation accident investigators have issued a special bulletin after the flaps on a Bombardier Challenger 604 extended…
2022-09-22
Brisbane Airport reports success tackling wasp infestation after safety report
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has reported that it was able to succeed in its long-running battle with wasp reduction…
2022-08-22
Airhub A320 comes within 6 ft of crashing while on approach to Paris
A flight with 172 passengers came within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of hitting the ground while on approach…
2022-07-21
ZeroAvia says has boosted safety culture after report into 2021 crash
UK air accident investigators have published a report into a crash of a ZeroAvia Piper PA-46 electric aircraft…
2022-07-08
SpiceJet warned by Indian authorities over safety oversight and maintenance
Indian civil aviation authorities have issued a warning to low-cost carrier SpiceJet over what they described as poor…
2022-07-06
Eurocontrol urges action on radio spectrums after 5G row in the US
Eurocontrol has set out suggestions for how aviation can better use radio spectrum to avoid saturation and interference,…
2022-06-30
Flying taxis: UK CAA determines safety certification standards for new eVTOLs
The UK has determined safety certification standards for new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a step…
2022-06-17
FAA calls for focus on safety amid wave of new flying technology
“If aviation isn’t safe, then it doesn’t matter how exciting it is.” This is the main message that…
2022-06-16
Anywhere goes: Russia overhauls aviation law for parts, aircraft certification
Russia has signed changes to a previous decree, significantly widening the range of aircraft and parts allowed to…
2022-05-13
Safety after COVID: did pilots become ‘rusty’ after months of lockdown? | Data
As the COVID-19 pandemic struck and the aviation industry was thrown into turmoil, multiple warnings were issued about…
2022-04-25
Action needed on illegal charter flights after Sala death: UK coroner
A coroner has recommended the UK government and sporting organizations take action on illegal charter flights following the…
2022-03-23
China Eastern B737 crashes in Guangxi mountains with 132 onboard
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 has crashed in a mountainous area of China. Hopes of finding anyone alive are…
2022-03-21
EASA warns of intensifying GPS jamming incidents linked to war in Ukraine
European aviation safety authorities have warned of risks from increased incidents of GPS jamming, following Russia’s invasion of…
2022-03-17
South Africa carrier Comair flights canceled indefinitely after AOC suspended
South African airline Comair has canceled flights after the country’s civil aviation authority suspended its operating license for…
2022-03-15
Initial report on Emirates EK231 serious take-off incident at DXB released
Investigators have released a preliminary report into a potentially catastrophic incident where an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER failed to…
2022-02-17
FAA designates “no drone zone” for Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles
Drones may have been part of the halftime act for the Super Bowl in 2017, but the US…
2022-02-03
Another probe for Emirates after B777 told to abort take-off at DXB
Yet another take-off incident for Emirates at its Dubai hub. A report has emerged of how two of…
2022-01-14