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
Shiveluch Volcano Eruption Threatens North Pacific Air Traffic
Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupted, sending an 8 km ash plume towards the Aleutian Islands and prompting an 'orange' aviation warning for air traffic.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Safety
Drone Attacks Disrupt Kuwait and Dubai International Airports
Drone attacks on Kuwait and Dubai airports cause material damage and injuries, disrupting Mideast air travel as regional conflict escalates.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Safety
Kuwait Airport Targeted by Drones Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Kuwait International Airport sustained property damage after multiple drone attacks amid rising regional tensions; no casualties were reported by the DGCA.
Mar 12, 20264 min
Safety
Middle East Conflict Sparks Widespread Airspace Closures, Disrupting Global Travel
Escalating Middle East conflict forces widespread airspace closures, severely disrupting Gulf carriers and rerouting 14% of global international transit traffic.
Mar 11, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Extends Middle East Airspace Advisory Until March 2026
EASA has extended its Middle East conflict zone bulletin until March 2026, citing high risks from military activity that impacts Europe-Asia flights.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Safety
IATA Reports Improved Aviation Safety Rate in 2025
IATA's 2025 safety report shows an improved accident rate of 1.32 per million flights, confirming aviation remains the safest mode of long-distance transport.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Safety
Africa Leads in 2025 Air Accident Rate, IATA Report Finds
IATA's 2025 safety report shows Africa had the highest accident rate globally, driven by challenges with turboprop operations and runway safety.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Safety
Dubai Airport Operations Halted by Iranian Drone, Missile Attack
Dubai International Airport (DXB) temporarily suspended all flight operations after UAE air defense systems intercepted a large-scale Iranian drone attack.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
Airlines Resume South Africa Routes After Middle East Disruptions
Airlines are resuming international flights to South Africa as Middle East airspace disruptions ease, though carriers continue to monitor geopolitical risks.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
El Al Flight LY5492 Aborts Landing in Tel Aviv Amid Missile Alert
An El Al flight from Tbilisi aborted its landing at Ben Gurion Airport following a missile alert and ATC instructions, highlighting regional security risks.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
Kansas City Airport Resumes Operations After Threat Evacuation
Kansas City Int'l Airport reopened after a two-hour evacuation Sunday when the FBI determined a potential threat was not credible, resuming operations.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest Airlines Diverts Flight Following In-Flight Security Scare
A Southwest Airlines flight diverted due to an in-flight security scare, highlighting heightened aviation security measures amid global geopolitical tensions.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest Flight 2094 Diverted to Atlanta After Security Threat
A Southwest flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale diverted to Atlanta after a security threat was reported, which the FBI later found to be non-credible.
Mar 9, 20264 min
Safety
Ocean Infinity MH370 Search Ends Without Locating Aircraft Wreckage
Ocean Infinity's renewed deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has concluded without success, leaving the aircraft's 2014 disappearance unsolved.
Mar 9, 20265 min
Safety