Aviation Safety

247 aviation articles tagged “Aviation Safety

IndiGo A321neo Hits Bird at BLR, Flight 6E 6283 Delayed

An IndiGo A321neo experienced a bird strike during takeoff at Bengaluru on Friday, causing a 1 hour and 42 minute delay for flight 6E 6283.

Jun 6, 20264 min
IndiGo A321neo Hits Bird at BLR, Flight 6E 6283 Delayed
Safety

Nigeria Aviation Agencies Face Insolvency Over CRF Deductions

Heavy Consolidated Revenue Fund deductions are straining Nigerian aviation agencies, threatening critical infrastructure and safety operations.

Jun 5, 20265 min
Nigeria Aviation Agencies Face Insolvency Over CRF Deductions
Business

Ryanair Flight FR3543 Diverts to Tours After Weather Delay

Ryanair flight FR3543 from Manchester to Nantes diverted to Tours on June 3, 2026, leaving 170 passengers stranded without adequate ground support.

Jun 4, 20264 min
Ryanair Flight FR3543 Diverts to Tours After Weather Delay
Airlines

Cessna 206 Crashes in Colombia, Killing 4

A Cessna 206 operated by Aerolineas Llaneras crashed during take-off at Vanguardia Airport on June 1, 2026, resulting in 4 fatalities.

Jun 2, 20264 min
Cessna 206 Crashes in Colombia, Killing 4
Safety

Western Global Airlines Returns MD-11F to Cargo Service

Western Global Airlines has resumed MD-11F operations after the FAA approved Boeing's structural repair plan following a fleet-wide grounding.

May 30, 20264 min
Western Global Airlines Returns MD-11F to Cargo Service
Airlines

Air India 777 Diverts to Delhi After Technical Snag

Air India flight AI173 returned to Delhi after eight hours due to a technical issue with the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System.

May 28, 20264 min
Air India 777 Diverts to Delhi After Technical Snag
Safety

NASA Releases New UAP Files Under PURSUE Initiative

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced the release of 64 declassified UAP files under the PURSUE initiative to improve transparency in aviation...

May 28, 20263 min
NASA Releases New UAP Files Under PURSUE Initiative
Regulatory

Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Gains FAA Test Authority

Boeing has received FAA Type Inspection Authorization for its 737 MAX 10, a critical milestone in the aircraft's multi-year certification program.

May 28, 20264 min
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Gains FAA Test Authority
Manufacturing

JCAB Grants First FTD Level 7 for Loft Dynamics VR System

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has granted FTD Level 7 qualification to the Loft Dynamics VR simulator, marking a major milestone in Japanese aviation.

May 27, 20264 min
JCAB Grants First FTD Level 7 for Loft Dynamics VR System
Safety

FAA Issues Airbus A320neo Fastener Hole Inspection AD

The FAA mandates inspections for Airbus A320neo fuselage fastener holes due to a manufacturing deviation, effective July 1, 2026.

May 27, 20264 min
FAA Issues Airbus A320neo Fastener Hole Inspection AD
Regulatory

Five Flights Divert from Tenerife North Due to Low Fog

Five flights diverted from Tenerife North to Tenerife South on Wednesday due to low visibility, forcing operational shifts at the high-elevation hub.

May 27, 20264 min
Five Flights Divert from Tenerife North Due to Low Fog
Safety

Air India 787 Crash: AAIB Prepares Interim Report

The Indian AAIB is set to release an interim report on the fatal Air India 787 crash, delaying the final findings due to the investigation's complexity.

May 27, 20264 min
Air India 787 Crash: AAIB Prepares Interim Report
Safety

IndiGo A321neo Evacuated at BLR After Smoke Detected

Over 230 people were evacuated from an IndiGo Airbus A321neo at Bengaluru airport on May 26, 2026, due to smoke in the cabin and cockpit.

May 27, 20263 min
IndiGo A321neo Evacuated at BLR After Smoke Detected
Safety

FAA Adds 40% More Staff Following Medical Review Audit

The FAA increased medical officer staffing by 40% to address a backlog of 1,200 unreviewed pilot health files flagged by a whistleblower.

May 27, 20264 min
FAA Adds 40% More Staff Following Medical Review Audit
Regulatory

United Airlines Faces Scrutiny Over 6-Hour Tarmac Delay

United Airlines flight UA 124 from EWR to Athens was canceled after a six-hour tarmac delay, potentially violating federal four-hour limit regulations.

May 27, 20264 min
United Airlines Faces Scrutiny Over 6-Hour Tarmac Delay
Regulatory

ICAO Issues Ebola Travel Guidance for 2026 DRC Outbreak

The ICAO urges airlines to follow established health protocols following the WHO declaration of a PHEIC regarding the 2026 DRC Ebola outbreak.

May 26, 20264 min
ICAO Issues Ebola Travel Guidance for 2026 DRC Outbreak
Safety

EL AL 777 Pilot Declares Minimum Fuel During JFK Approach

EL AL flight LY19 declared a minimum fuel state on May 20, 2026, after failing to maintain assigned speeds during its arrival into JFK.

May 26, 20263 min
EL AL 777 Pilot Declares Minimum Fuel During JFK Approach
Safety

DGCA Imposes Ebola Protocols on Flights from DRC and Uganda

India's DGCA mandated strict in-flight Ebola protocols for flights from DRC and Uganda, including isolation rows and mandatory health declarations.

May 26, 20264 min
DGCA Imposes Ebola Protocols on Flights from DRC and Uganda
Safety

AIB Ghana: 9G-ADV Crash Caused by Maintenance and Distraction

AIB Ghana attributed the 2026 Tema aircraft crash to poor maintenance and pilot distraction, resulting in the fatalities of two brothers.

May 26, 20264 min
AIB Ghana: 9G-ADV Crash Caused by Maintenance and Distraction
Safety

FAA Proposes Revised A320 Family Landing Gear Directive

The FAA issued an SNPRM to expand the scope of an Airworthiness Directive for A320 family aircraft due to defective main landing gear door actuators.

May 26, 20264 min
FAA Proposes Revised A320 Family Landing Gear Directive
Safety
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