DGCA to Monitor Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Test After AI171 Crash
India's DGCA will observe Boeing's 787 fuel switch lab tests in Seattle, a key component in the investigation of the fatal Air India AI171 crash.
May 20, 20265 min
Safety
Alaska Airlines Sued Over Turbulent Phoenix Flight
A passenger is suing Alaska Airlines for negligence over a turbulent Phoenix flight in Dec. 2024 that allegedly caused a 200-foot drop and injuries.
May 20, 20264 min
Safety
Cessna 421C Crash Caused by Icing, NTSB Finds
An NTSB report finds a Cessna 421C crash in Texas that killed 5 was caused by anti-icing system failure, leading to an inflight breakup.
May 17, 20265 min
Safety
NTSB Probes Frontier 4345 Denver Runway Fatality
The NTSB is investigating Frontier Flight 4345's fatal runway collision in Denver, which led to an engine fire, injuries, and a $10M lawsuit.
May 14, 20265 min
Safety
Southwest 737-700 Diverts for Cracked Windshield at 37k ft
Southwest Flight 2665 diverted to Tulsa after its Boeing 737-700 windshield cracked at 37,000 feet, delaying passengers by about 4 hours.
May 12, 20264 min
Safety
Russian Airports Halt Flights Amid Massive Drone Attack
Rosaviatsiya imposed temporary flight restrictions at Pulkovo and Sheremetyevo airports following a massive drone attack in the Leningrad region.
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB FOIA Release Reveals Fuel Cutoff in China Eastern MU5735 Crash
NTSB data from a FOIA release shows fuel switches on China Eastern MU5735 were moved to cutoff, pointing toward intentional action in the 2022 crash.
May 3, 20265 min
Safety
United 737 MAX 9 Declares Emergency After Mid-Air Strike Over Houston
A United Airlines 737 MAX 9 declared an emergency after striking an unknown object at 8,500 feet near Houston, returning safely with 115 souls on board.
May 1, 20265 min
Uaps
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