NTSB Cites Systemic Failures in Fatal DCA Midair Collision Report
The NTSB's final report on the fatal 2025 DCA midair collision cites systemic FAA failures, issuing 50 safety recommendations after the crash killed 67.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Safety
Russia and Azerbaijan Settle Compensation for 2024 AZAL E190 Crash
Russia and Azerbaijan have reached a settlement to pay compensation for the unintentional downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines E190 aircraft in December 2024.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest Airlines Restricts Power Banks to One Per Passenger April 20
Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one 100Wh power bank starting April 20, a policy stricter than new global standards, to mitigate fire risks.
Apr 14, 20265 min
Safety
German UAP Network CENAP Finds Most Sightings are Satellites and Drones
Germany's CENAP explains most UAP sightings as satellites or drones, with only 89 of over 13,000 cases since 1976 remaining unresolved.
Apr 12, 20264 min
Uaps
Pilot UAP Sightings Prompt Formal FAA Reporting and Safety Protocols
Recent pilot UAP sightings highlight new FAA rules mandating formal reporting of aerial phenomena, shifting from anecdotal observation to structured...
Apr 10, 20264 min
Uaps
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
American Airlines Faces $255K FAA Penalty for Drug Testing Lapses
American Airlines faces a proposed $255,000 FAA penalty for allowing 12 flight attendants to work after positive drug tests without follow-up testing.
Apr 9, 20264 min
Regulatory
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
ICAO Tightens Global Air Crash Investigation Rules to Ensure Independence
ICAO approved global reforms to Annex 13, tightening air crash investigation rules to shield probes from political interference and improve transparency.
Apr 6, 20265 min
Regulatory
Delta A330 Suffers Engine Fire, Forces São Paulo Runway Closure
A Delta A330 engine fire after takeoff from São Paulo forced an emergency return and caused major airport delays due to runway debris.
Mar 30, 20264 min
Safety
ICAO Tightens Accident Investigation Rules to Boost Transparency
ICAO has strengthened global aircraft accident investigation standards to enhance transparency and impartiality in high-profile and sensitive incidents.
Mar 29, 20265 min
Regulatory
Russian Airlines Suffer Five Engine Failures Amid Sanctions Crisis
Russian airlines face a mounting safety crisis with multiple engine failures as sanctions ground over a third of their wide-body Boeing and Airbus fleets.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Safety
Southern Cloud Disaster Led to Mandatory Aircraft Radios in Australia
The 1931 disappearance of the Southern Cloud remained a mystery for 27 years, leading to landmark aviation safety regulations in Australia.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Suspends Visual Separation for Helicopters After Fatal DCA Collision
The FAA has suspended visual separation rules for helicopters and airplanes near major airports following a fatal 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Regulatory
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
FAA Mandates Radar Separation After Deadly DC Collision
The FAA is mandating radar separation for helicopters and planes at 150+ U.S. airports after a fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C.
Mar 18, 20265 min
Regulatory
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
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
NTSB Probes De-Icing Time in Fatal Bangor Challenger 650 Crash
NTSB is investigating a fatal Challenger 650 crash in Bangor, focusing on anti-icing holdover times that were exceeded before the January 25 takeoff.
Mar 8, 20265 min
Safety