Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Crashes Near Medulin; 4 Dead
Four Austrian nationals, including Funtime founder Walter Pondorfer, died in a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 crash near Medulin, Croatia, on June 4.
Jun 6, 20263 min
Safety
Airbus A321XLR Delivery Delays Impact IndiGo Fleet
Airbus has delayed 9 A321XLR deliveries to IndiGo due to supply chain disruptions, forcing the airline to suspend six international routes.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Airlines
United Takes Delivery of First A321XLR for Fleet Modernization
United Airlines has received its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a key milestone in its strategy to replace aging Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
Jun 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Kuwait International Airport Hit by Drone, Missile Strike
A drone and missile strike on Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1 killed one person and caused significant operational disruptions on June 3, 2026.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Safety
Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Maiden Flight for Qantas
The Airbus A350-1000ULR, the world's longest-range airliner, completed its maiden flight in Toulouse as part of the Qantas Project Sunrise program.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Eurowings A320 Makes Safety Landing After NWS Fault at DUS
A Eurowings Airbus A320-214 carrying 130 people landed safely at Düsseldorf after a nose wheel steering failure required the aircraft to be towed.
May 30, 20264 min
Safety
AeroDelft Hydrogen Aircraft Completes RTHA Taxi Tests
The AeroDelft Project Phoenix aircraft successfully completed gaseous hydrogen taxi tests at Rotterdam The Hague Airport in May 2026.
May 30, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Wizz Air Resumes Israel Flights After EASA Advisory Change
Wizz Air resumed Israel flights on May 28, 2026, becoming the first European budget carrier to return following an EASA airspace advisory update.
May 28, 20264 min
Airlines
China Stalls Airbus Deliveries Amid C919 Certification Push
China's aviation regulator is withholding approvals for nearly 20 Airbus deliveries to pressure Europe on the certification of the COMAC C919.
May 28, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates Airbus A320 Landing Gear Door Actuator Fixes
The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive requiring inspections and part replacements for Airbus A320 family aircraft due to faulty landing gear actuators.
May 25, 20264 min
Safety
Jet2 Flight LS1266 Diverts After Pilot Medical Emergency
A Jet2 Airbus A321 diverted to Porto on May 21, 2026, after the captain suffered a medical emergency, resulting in a 13-hour delay for passengers.
May 24, 20264 min
Safety
Lufthansa Technik Gains EASA Cabin Certification Privilege
EASA has granted Lufthansa Technik the authority to independently certify Airbus A320ceo cabin modifications, reducing certification costs by 20%.
May 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
AAIB Issues Safety Warnings for Leonardo AW139 Tail Rotors
The AAIB issued three safety recommendations for Leonardo AW139 helicopters following a critical tail rotor duplex bearing failure.
May 22, 20264 min
Safety
Guyana to Host ICAO/EASA Global Aviation Safety Forum
Guyana will host the Third Global RSOO/RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety on September 29-30, 2026, to strengthen international regulatory cooperation.
May 22, 20264 min
Regulatory
EASA, EUROCONTROL Detail Electronic Conspicuity Use Cases
EASA and EUROCONTROL published use cases for Electronic Conspicuity to prevent mid-air collisions by making all aircraft, including drones, visible.
May 20, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA to Require SMS for EASA-Approved US Repair Stations
The FAA will require its ~1,500 EASA-approved US repair stations to implement a Safety Management System by Dec 31, 2025, per a new US-EU agreement.
May 16, 20265 min
Regulatory
Helsinki Airport Drone Alert Grounds Flights for 3 Hours
Helsinki Airport closed for 3 hours after a drone alert, causing flight diversions and canceling 10% of traffic as fighter jets were scrambled.
May 15, 20265 min
Safety
Lufthansa Group Resumes Israel Flights from June 1
Lufthansa Group will resume Israel flights in stages from June 1, starting with Austrian Airlines, after a revised EASA airspace advisory.
May 13, 20265 min
Airlines
Dubai Hub Traffic Plummets 66% Amid Mideast Conflict
Middle East conflict causes a 66% traffic drop at Dubai's hub, recalling the historical decline of Kolkata's once-dominant role in global aviation.
May 13, 20266 min
Business
EASA Extends Flight Warning for Israel, Gulf to May 2026
EASA has extended its flight warning for Israel and the Persian Gulf until May 27, 2026, citing ongoing risks from regional military activity.
May 13, 20265 min
Regulatory