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419 aviation articles tagged “Aviation Safety

Malaysia Airlines MH156 Makes Emergency Landing in Chennai

Malaysia Airlines flight MH156 landed safely in Chennai after an Engine No. 2 failure, with all 186 passengers onboard remaining unharmed.

Sep 8, 20264 min
Malaysia Airlines MH156 Makes Emergency Landing in Chennai
Safety

21 Air Boeing 767 Crashes at Miami International Airport

An Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport, resulting in five fatalities and five injuries.

Sep 7, 20263 min
21 Air Boeing 767 Crashes at Miami International Airport
Safety

Soekarno-Hatta Airport Suspends Flights After Eruption

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, impacting 209 flights and 22,798 passengers.

Sep 6, 20263 min
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Suspends Flights After Eruption
Safety

Air India A320neo Suffers Triple Hydraulic Failure at FL360

Air India flight AI 2379 experienced a rare triple hydraulic system failure at 36,000 feet, causing an altitude upset that injured 24 passengers and crew.

Sep 6, 20264 min
Air India A320neo Suffers Triple Hydraulic Failure at FL360
Safety

Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 RTO Closes Gatwick Runway

A Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 rejected takeoff at London Gatwick, triggering a 50-minute runway closure and over 330 flight delays.

Sep 5, 20264 min
Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 RTO Closes Gatwick Runway
Safety

Qantas Flight QF122 Diverts After Engine Flames in NZ

A Qantas flight carrying 160 passengers diverted to Christchurch on September 5 after experiencing engine flames shortly after takeoff from Queenstown.

Sep 5, 20264 min
Qantas Flight QF122 Diverts After Engine Flames in NZ
Safety

FAA Air Traffic Controllers Protest Pay and Staffing Cuts

The FAA is withholding a 2.8% pay raise for air traffic controllers, exacerbating morale and safety concerns amid a critical nationwide staffing shortage.

Sep 5, 20264 min
FAA Air Traffic Controllers Protest Pay and Staffing Cuts
Regulatory

Winair Secures Dual IOSA and ISSA Safety Certifications

Winair is the first airline globally to hold both IOSA and ISSA safety certifications, enabling new partnerships for its Caribbean fleet.

Sep 4, 20263 min
Winair Secures Dual IOSA and ISSA Safety Certifications
Safety

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD 2026-17-10 for Piston Pins

The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive for 957 Lycoming engines to address defective piston pins that pose a risk of catastrophic engine failure.

Sep 4, 20263 min
FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD 2026-17-10 for Piston Pins
Safety

Airlink Embraer E195 Flypast Under SACAA Investigation

The South African Civil Aviation Authority is investigating an Airlink flypast that saw an Embraer E195 fly 41 to 46 feet above DHL Stadium.

Sep 4, 20264 min
Airlink Embraer E195 Flypast Under SACAA Investigation
Safety

PIA Expands to Daily London Flights Starting October 27

Pakistan International Airlines will increase its weekly flights to London from four to seven beginning October 27, 2026, to meet high passenger demand.

Sep 3, 20263 min
PIA Expands to Daily London Flights Starting October 27
Airlines

Ukraine Warns Russian Airspace Unsafe After Drone Strikes

Ukraine urged the ICAO to ban flights over Russia, citing safety risks from escalating drone strikes that have caused frequent airspace closures.

Sep 3, 20264 min
Ukraine Warns Russian Airspace Unsafe After Drone Strikes
Safety

ICAO Warns of Rising Weapons Risks to Civil Aviation

The ICAO warns that long-range weapons, UAS, and GNSS interference pose growing security threats to civil aviation operating near conflict zones.

Sep 3, 20264 min
ICAO Warns of Rising Weapons Risks to Civil Aviation
Safety

Autonomous Fixed-Wing Aircraft Development Gains Momentum

Start-ups are advancing autonomous fixed-wing aircraft for agricultural and cargo tasks, aiming to prove safety before pursuing passenger operations.

Sep 2, 20264 min
Autonomous Fixed-Wing Aircraft Development Gains Momentum
Technology

Zelensky Issues Russian Airspace Drone Threat to Airlines

Ukraine's President Zelensky warned airlines of risks in Russian airspace as Kiev expands a long-range drone campaign targeting major cities.

Sep 2, 20263 min
Zelensky Issues Russian Airspace Drone Threat to Airlines
Safety

Air India AI-171 Probe Nears Completion, Says Minister

The AAIB expects to finalize its report on the June 2025 Air India AI-171 crash, which resulted in 260 fatalities, by early October.

Sep 2, 20263 min
Air India AI-171 Probe Nears Completion, Says Minister
Safety

Aloha Airlines Flight 243: Fuselage Failure and NTSB Findings

Aloha Airlines Flight 243 suffered explosive decompression in 1988, leading to a landmark shift in how the industry manages aging aircraft structural...

Sep 2, 20264 min
Aloha Airlines Flight 243: Fuselage Failure and NTSB Findings
Safety

Air France A320 Crew Delayed Radar Response, Injuring Five

A BEA report found an Air France A320 crew delayed responding to radar warnings before severe turbulence injured five people near Ajaccio.

Aug 18, 20265 min
Air France A320 Crew Delayed Radar Response, Injuring Five
Safety

American Airlines Flight 386 Blows Two Tires at O'Hare

American Airlines Flight 386 blew two tires upon landing at Chicago O'Hare, marking the airport's second major tire incident in four days.

Aug 18, 20265 min
American Airlines Flight 386 Blows Two Tires at O'Hare
Safety

Qantas A380 Flew Transpacific with Light in Wing

A Qantas A380 operated two transpacific flights with a maintenance light left inside its wing, exposing tool control gaps in an ATSB investigation.

Aug 17, 20264 min
Qantas A380 Flew Transpacific with Light in Wing
Safety
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