FAA Investigates Frontier A321 Close Call with Trucks at LAX
The FAA is investigating a Frontier Airlines A321 that nearly collided with two trucks on a taxiway at LAX, highlighting ongoing surface safety concerns.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest Airlines Limits Portable Chargers Amid Rising Fire Risk
Southwest Airlines is limiting passengers to one portable charger and banning overhead storage to mitigate rising lithium battery fire risks on flights.
Apr 10, 20265 min
Safety
ATSB: Worn Brakes, Fast Approach Caused Cessna 310R Runway Excursion
An ATSB report found a Cessna 310R runway excursion was caused by a fast approach, degraded brakes from maintenance errors, and weight calculation flaws.
Apr 10, 20265 min
Safety
Cape Air Cessna Returns to Nantucket After Cabin Door Opens Mid-Flight
A Cape Air Cessna 402C safely returned to Nantucket after its main cabin door opened mid-flight; the aircraft is now out of service for investigation.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Safety
Sling 2 Aircraft Crashes on Catalina Island; Two Fatalities Confirmed
Federal agencies are investigating the fatal crash of a Sling 2 aircraft on Catalina Island that resulted in the death of its two occupants.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Investigates Fatal Piper PA-32 Crash at Marana Airport in Arizona
The NTSB is investigating a fatal Piper PA-32 crash at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona after the aircraft veered off the runway, killing two people.
Apr 9, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Investigates Another Close Call at Reagan National Airport
The NTSB is investigating another close call at Reagan National Airport amid a national rise in serious runway incursions driven by ATC staffing shortages.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
American Airlines Flight Diverts to LAX After Suspected Blown Tire
An American Airlines flight diverted to Los Angeles International Airport after takeoff due to a suspected blown tire, prompting an immediate emergency...
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
IATA Reinforces Global Aviation Safety and Security Standards
IATA enhances global aviation safety through its mandatory IOSA program, which correlates with an accident rate nearly three times lower for member...
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest Hawaii Flight Returns to Gate at Sacramento Over Fumes
A Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii returned to the gate at Sacramento International Airport after a report of fumes in the cabin prompted an inspection.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
United Airlines Flight Diverts After Engine Issue Amid FAA Scrutiny
A United Airlines flight diverted due to an engine issue, the latest in a series of events prompting heightened regulatory scrutiny of the carrier.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Investigates Southwest Flight's Rapid Descent Near Hawaii
The FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight after it descended to within 400 feet of the Pacific Ocean during an approach to Kauai, Hawaii.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest 737 MAX Suffers Dutch Roll; FAA and NTSB Investigate
The FAA is investigating a Southwest 737 MAX after an in-flight 'Dutch roll' incident on May 25 led to the discovery of a damaged rudder control unit.
Apr 8, 20265 min
Safety
LaGuardia CRJ900 Crash Kills Pilots, Prompts NTSB Safety Probe
A fatal LaGuardia runway collision between a CRJ900 and a fire truck has sparked an NTSB probe into ATC workload and surface detection technology failures.
Apr 7, 20265 min
Safety
IndiGo Aircraft Struck by Unmanned Catering Truck at Kolkata Airport
An IndiGo aircraft sustained minor damage after being struck by an unmanned catering truck at Kolkata airport, grounding the plane for a full inspection.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing Advances Pilot Safety with Competency-Based Training Model
Boeing is evolving pilot training with a competency-based model to mitigate human-factor risks, integrating it with mandatory Safety Management Systems.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Safety
Bizav Fatalities Drop 50% in Q1 2026; Runway Excursions Persist
Business aviation fatalities fell 50% in Q1 2026, but runway excursions remain a persistent safety challenge with 18 incidents, matching Q1 2025 data.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Safety
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns Amid Mounting Safety Scrutiny
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned amid serious safety lapses, including a fatal crash and regulatory fines, creating a leadership vacuum.
Apr 7, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Mandates 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders on New Aircraft
The FAA has issued a final rule requiring new aircraft to have 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, aligning U.S. standards with international safety norms.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing 777-9 Passes Critical FAA Rejected Takeoff Brake Test
Boeing's 777-9 passed a crucial FAA rejected takeoff test, heating brakes to 2,500°F and moving the widebody a step closer to its 2026 certification.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Safety