AAIB Report Cites Pilot Error in Kozhikode 737-800 Overrun
India's AAIB report on Air India Express 1344 cited pilot error for the fatal Kozhikode crash, also highlighting systemic failures at the airline.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Safety
STSB Report: Pilot Incapacitation Caused A320 Control Upset Near Nice
A new STSB report details how a SWISS A320 captain's food poisoning led to a mid-air faint, causing involuntary control inputs before a safe landing.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Flags 34 California Airports for High Runway Incursion Risk
The FAA designated 34 California airports, including SFO and OAK, as 'hot spots' due to elevated risks of runway incursions and ground collisions.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Safety
TSB Releases Report on Fatal Cessna 172S Crash Near Abbotsford
TSB Canada released its report on a fatal Cessna 172S training flight, citing an aerodynamic stall during a canyon turn as the primary cause of the crash.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Safety
Lebanon DGCA: Beirut Airport Open Despite Strikes on Airport Road
Lebanon's DGCA confirms Beirut Airport remains operational despite Israeli airstrikes targeting the nearby airport road, escalating regional airspace instability.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Safety
Ghana AAIB Confirms No Black Box in Fatal Tema Microlight Crash
Ghana's AAIB confirms the crashed Sky Arrow microlight in Tema lacked a flight data recorder but states sufficient evidence exists for its investigation.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Safety
UAE Reopens Airspace After Halting Flights Amid Iran Threats
The UAE's GCAA has reopened national airspace after a temporary closure prompted by intercepted missile and drone threats originating from Iran.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Safety
FAAN, Police Clash Over 'Bandit' Arrests at Akure Airport
Nigeria's FAAN and Ondo State Police issue conflicting reports over the arrest of alleged bandits near Akure Airport, raising security coordination questions.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Safety
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