FAA Taps Gamers to Address Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The FAA's gamer recruitment drive drew over 6,000 applicants in 12 hours, a key step in addressing a 3,500-controller shortage nationwide.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
Aerocivil Probes Lufthansa & Qatar Airways Near-Miss Over Bogotá
A Lufthansa B787 and a Qatar Airways B777F narrowly averted collision over Bogotá due to an ATC error, prompting a full investigation by Aerocivil.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Safety
US House Passes ALERT Act Mandating ADS-B In by 2031
The US House passed the ALERT Act in response to a fatal 2025 midair collision, mandating new collision avoidance technology for aircraft by 2031.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Formalizes UAP Reporting as AARO Caseload Exceeds 2,000
The FAA has formalized UAP reporting procedures for pilots as the DoD's AARO now investigates over 2,000 cases, destigmatizing safety reports.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Uaps
PT Matthew Air H130 Crashes in West Kalimantan; 8 Fatalities Confirmed
An Airbus H130 operated by PT Matthew Air Nusantara crashed in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, resulting in eight fatalities and prompting a KNKT...
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
SpiceJet B737 Collides with Akasa Air MAX at Delhi; DGCA Probes Ground Incident
A SpiceJet Boeing 737 collided with a stationary Akasa Air B737 MAX at Delhi airport, prompting a DGCA investigation and grounding of both aircraft.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Sets May Hearing for Deadly UPS MD-11F Crash Investigation
The NTSB will hold a two-day hearing in May to determine the probable cause of the fatal November 2025 crash of a UPS MD-11F freighter in Louisville.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
Bird Strikes Cost Nigerian Airlines Millions as Regulators Mandate Action
Nigerian airlines face mounting financial losses from a surge in bird strikes, prompting regulators to enforce new wildlife hazard management plans.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Safety
ICAO Launches Safety Validation Mission with Nigeria's NCAA
ICAO has begun a Coordinated Validation Mission with Nigeria's NCAA to verify safety improvements following a 2023 audit that scored the nation 70.12%.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Investigates Falling Ice Block That Struck California Home's Roof
The FAA is investigating after a large block of ice, possibly from an aircraft, crashed through a residential roof in Whittier, California on April 10.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Safety
Air India Seeks Shareholder Funds After $2.4B Annual Loss
Air India is seeking financial aid from shareholders Tata Group and SIA after posting a wider-than-expected $2.4 billion annual loss for fiscal year 2026.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Business
FAA Probes Air France 777 Rejected Takeoff After LAX Runway Incursion
The FAA is investigating an Air France 777's rejected takeoff at LAX after a Gulfstream G650ER crossed the active runway without authorization.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Safety
22 Nations Endorse ICAO's Marrakech Call for Safer Aviation by 2050
22 nations endorsed ICAO's Marrakech Call to Action, committing to zero fatalities and net-zero emissions in aviation by 2050 through global cooperation.
Apr 15, 20265 min
Regulatory
Curaçao Met Service & Dutch Delegation Review Aviation Weather Safety
Curaçao's met service met with a Dutch delegation to discuss enhancing aviation safety through improved weather forecasting and data communication.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
Rep. Luna Blasts Pentagon For Missing UAP Video Release Deadline
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized the Pentagon for failing to release 46 specific UAP videos by an April 14 deadline, escalating tensions over disclosure.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Uaps
FAA Investigates Large Ice Chunk That Struck Southern California Home
The FAA is investigating a large ice chunk that crashed through a California home, prompting concerns over aircraft safety in high-traffic flight paths.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
Asiana A350 Triggers Alert with Low Altitude SFO Approach
An Asiana Airlines A350 is under FAA investigation after descending to 375 feet on approach to SFO, triggering a low altitude alert from controllers.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
China Airlines A350 Door Torn Off by Jetbridge at Melbourne Airport
A China Airlines A350 was grounded at Melbourne Airport after its door was torn off in a jetbridge collision, prompting a formal safety investigation.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
House to Vote on ALERT Act Following Deadly Potomac Midair Collision
The U.S. House is set to vote on the ALERT Act, an aviation safety bill prompted by a fatal midair collision, to mandate new collision avoidance...
Apr 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
American Airlines Faces $255K FAA Fine Over Testing Violations
The FAA proposed a $255,000 fine against American Airlines for allegedly letting 12 flight attendants resume duties without required drug testing.
Apr 14, 20264 min
Regulatory