UAE Airlines Resume Overflights of Iranian Airspace
UAE airlines resumed flights through Iranian airspace in August 2026, reducing travel times by 40 minutes on key routes like Dubai to Baku.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
QF64 Grounded in Johannesburg Over Nose Gear
Qantas refunded passengers after a 50-hour delay on flight QF64 from Johannesburg, highlighting gaps in Australian compensation laws.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Airlines
Boeing 737 Vulnerable to $100 Cyber Implant, Study Shows
Researchers demonstrated a Boeing 737 cyber vulnerability where a 100-dollar hardware implant can alter autopilot data in under 60 seconds.
Aug 14, 20266 min
Safety
FAA Proposes A320 Nose Gear Inspections Over Cracking
The FAA proposed an airworthiness directive for U.S. Airbus A320 jets to inspect nose gear sliding tubes for cracks, with comments due September 28.
Aug 14, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Mandates Rotax 912 and 914 Gearbox Inspections
The FAA mandated immediate gearbox inspections on 180 Rotax engines to prevent oil loss and potential in-flight shutdowns.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Safety
TransMedics Q2 Revenue Hits $189.9M on Air Fleet Growth
TransMedics reported Q2 revenue of $189.9 million as the company expanded its internal aviation fleet to cover 86% of transplant missions.
Aug 12, 20265 min
Business
Ryanair Partners With Google Cloud in 5-Year AI Deal
Ryanair launched a five-year Google Cloud partnership to deploy Gemini AI tools to 35,000 employees to improve operational efficiency.
Aug 12, 20264 min
Airlines
Diamond DA42 Inspections Ordered by FAA After Crash
The FAA ordered inspections for Diamond DA42 aircraft with over 1,000 flight hours to address uncommanded rudder risks.
Aug 6, 20265 min
Safety
Airbus A320 and A350 Face Uncommanded Engine Shutdowns
BALPA issued a safety warning after two uncommanded engine shutdowns on Airbus aircraft were linked to defective Safran fire panel switches.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Safety
JetBlue A320 Pitch-Down Prompts 6,000 Software Rollbacks
A JetBlue A320 uncommanded pitch-down injuring 22 people triggered safety directives mandating software rollbacks on 6,000 aircraft worldwide.
Aug 3, 20265 min
Safety
Iraqi Airways Holds Urgent Talks to Lift EU Ban
Iraqi Airways has entered urgent talks with European officials to lift its airspace ban, which has barred the carrier from the EU since 2015.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Regulatory
A350-1000ULR Set for 22-Hour Test Flight to Australia
Airbus is preparing a 22-hour test flight of the A350-1000ULR to certify Qantas's Project Sunrise.
Jul 16, 20265 min
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EASA Unveils New Capability-Based Simulator Standards
The EASA has launched a major flight simulation overhaul, replacing legacy classifications with a capability-based FSTD standard by April 2028.
Jul 16, 20264 min
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Zebu Air Adds Boeing 737-300 Freighter to Cargo Fleet
London-based Zebu Air has added its first Boeing 737-300 Freighter to expand regional cargo capacity in African markets.
Jul 15, 20263 min
Airlines
Israel Extends Dubai Flight Ban Through October 2026
Israel has extended its ban on flights to the UAE until October 2026 as international airlines suspend operations amid regional geopolitical tensions.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Issues New Gulf Airspace Warning Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has mandated that operators avoid airspace over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and the Gulf of Oman.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
Ryanair Flight FR9887 Diverts to Nantes After Turbulence
Ryanair flight FR9887 diverted to Nantes following severe mid-air turbulence that left passengers and crew injured during a flight from Alicante.
Jul 14, 20264 min
Safety
Malta Air 737-800 Investigated After Window Incident
EASA has appointed a technical advisor to investigate a July 10 Ryanair window incident involving a Malta Air Boeing 737-800 over North Macedonia.
Jul 14, 20263 min
Safety
Malaysia Airlines Eyes COMAC C919 Pending Western Approval
Malaysia Aviation Group is monitoring the COMAC C919 for future fleet needs but mandates EASA or FAA certification before considering any orders.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas A380 Grounding Sparks Trans-Pacific Flight Cuts
A Qantas Airbus A380 engine replacement at London Heathrow forced the cancellation of select trans-Pacific services due to limited fleet capacity.
Jul 13, 20263 min
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