UAE Closes Airspace After Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes
The UAE's GCAA has closed all national airspace as a precautionary measure following a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks on its territory.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Safety
Virgin Australia 737 Makes Emergency Landing After In-Flight Vape Fire
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in Melbourne after a passenger's vape caught fire, highlighting growing lithium battery risks.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Safety
EASA Restricts Middle East Airspace Amid Rising Geopolitical Risk
EASA has issued a conflict zone bulletin for 11 Middle Eastern nations, forcing flight reroutes and surging jet fuel prices due to increased military activity.
Mar 16, 20266 min
Safety
Dubai Authority Grounds All Flights; Emirates Halts DXB Operations
Emirates has suspended all Dubai flights after the DCAA grounded all DXB operations amid ongoing regional missile threats from Iran.
Mar 16, 20264 min
Safety
Air India A350 Diverts to Shannon Airport Over Technical Issue
Air India flight AI102 from New York to Delhi diverted to Shannon, Ireland, after a technical issue, affecting approximately 300 passengers onboard.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Safety
EASA Flags Air India Safety Lapses in European Checks
EASA has flagged significant safety lapses on Air India aircraft after inspections, prompting India's DGCA to impose corrective measures on the carrier.
Mar 16, 20265 min
Safety
Israel NSC Issues Security Warning for Travelers in UAE
Israel's National Security Council has issued an urgent travel warning for the UAE, citing unstable flight conditions amid ongoing Iranian missile attacks.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Safety
NSIB Releases Report on Arik Air 737-700 Engine Failure
Nigeria's NSIB released its preliminary report on an Arik Air 737-700 incident, detailing a fan blade fracture that led to a safe emergency landing.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Safety
Passenger Health Risks Rise as Airline Seat Pitch Shrinks to 28 Inches
Shrinking airline seat pitches, now as low as 28 inches, are increasing passenger health risks while FAA regulations prioritize evacuation safety over comfort.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Safety
Korean Audit Links Jeju Air Crash Severity to Non-Compliant Runway Structure
A South Korean audit finds the fatal 2024 Jeju Air crash was worsened by a non-compliant airport structure, revealing systemic safety violations nationwide.
Mar 14, 20265 min
Safety
NAMA Cites Safety Standards for Lagos Mobile Control Tower Deployment Delay
Nigeria's NAMA cites a mandatory 21-day foundation curing period for delaying a mobile control tower at Lagos airport, prioritizing safety after a fire.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Safety
Tiruchirappalli Airport Tests Hijack Response in Annual Security Drill
Tiruchirappalli Airport held its annual anti-hijack mock exercise, testing the coordination and response capabilities of multiple security agencies.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Safety
Garuda 737 Lands with Crushed Nose; KNKT Investigates Cause
A Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-800 landed with a severely crushed radome, but the crew and 117 passengers were unaware of the damage until post-flight.
Mar 14, 20265 min
Safety
Potomac TRACON Odor Triggers Massive Washington DC Ground Stop
An overheated circuit board at Potomac TRACON caused a ground stop at four DC-area airports, leading to hundreds of flight delays and cancellations.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Safety
Ercan Airport Fire Truck Fails, Validating Union Safety Warnings
A fire truck pump failure at Ercan Airport during a vehicle fire validates union warnings about aging rescue equipment and potential safety risks.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Safety
American Airlines A321 Returns to Aruba After In-Flight Technical Issue
An American Airlines A321 returned to Aruba shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue, leading to the flight's cancellation and rebooking for passengers.
Mar 13, 20264 min
Safety
Pakistan Strikes Kam Air Fuel Depot at Kandahar Airport in Afghanistan
Pakistan has bombed a Kam Air fuel depot at Kandahar Airport, disrupting critical fuel supplies for domestic and UN humanitarian flights amid border clashes.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Safety
NAMA Delays Mobile Tower at Lagos Airport After Terminal Fire
NAMA has not deployed a mobile control tower at Lagos airport three weeks after a fire, creating significant safety risks due to limited runway visibility.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Safety
TSB Releases Report on Fatal 2024 Tofino Cessna 421C Crash
The TSB released its investigation report on a fatal Cessna 421C crash, citing a post-takeoff engine fire leading to a loss of control near Tofino.
Mar 12, 20264 min
Safety
Air India Express 737 MAX Hard Landing, Nose Gear Failure in Phuket
An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX experienced a hard landing in Phuket, causing its nose gear to fail and closing the airport's single runway for hours.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Safety