Two Killed in Extra 300 Light Aircraft Crash in Western Germany
German authorities have opened an investigation into a fatal Extra 300 light aircraft crash in western Germany that killed two occupants near Aachen.
Apr 15, 20263 min
Safety
Sling 2 Aircraft Crashes on Catalina Island; Two Fatalities Confirmed
Federal agencies are investigating the fatal crash of a Sling 2 aircraft on Catalina Island that resulted in the death of its two occupants.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Safety
Southwest Hawaii Flight Returns to Gate at Sacramento Over Fumes
A Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii returned to the gate at Sacramento International Airport after a report of fumes in the cabin prompted an inspection.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Safety
Air India Suspends All Tel Aviv Flights Through May 31 Amid Conflict
Air India has suspended its New Delhi-Tel Aviv flights until May 31 due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, impacting over 40,000 Indian nationals.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Faces $304K FAA Fine For Alleged Testing Violations
The FAA proposes a $304,272 fine against Southwest Airlines for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations involving 11 safety-sensitive employees.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Actuators
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for all Airbus A350s due to concerns that flight control actuators may have been overstressed in testing.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
Delta A330 Returns to São Paulo After Engine Fire on Takeoff
A Delta A330 bound for Atlanta made an emergency return to São Paulo after its left engine failed and caught fire, grounding 272 passengers.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Safety
Kuwait International Airport Radar Damaged in Multiple Drone Strikes
Drone attacks on Kuwait International Airport damaged its radar system, causing substantial disruptions to air traffic and regional airspace security.
Mar 28, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Investigates Fatal Robinson R44 Helicopter Crash in Boynton Beach
A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into a Florida warehouse, resulting in two fatalities; the NTSB and FAA are now leading the investigation.
Mar 24, 20264 min
Safety
Air Baltic Writes Off A220-300 Following APU Ground Fire Incident
Air Baltic will write off an Airbus A220-300 after a ground fire during maintenance, marking the first hull loss for the A220 aircraft family.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Restricts Middle East Airspace Amid Rising Geopolitical Risk
EASA has issued a conflict zone bulletin for 11 Middle Eastern nations, forcing flight reroutes and surging jet fuel prices due to increased military activity.
Mar 16, 20266 min
Safety
NAMA Cites Safety Standards for Lagos Mobile Control Tower Deployment Delay
Nigeria's NAMA cites a mandatory 21-day foundation curing period for delaying a mobile control tower at Lagos airport, prioritizing safety after a fire.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Approves Hartzell AeroForce Clamp, Resolving GA Grounding Threat
The FAA approved Hartzell's AeroForce V-Band Clamp, resolving a critical parts shortage and grounding threat for over 41,000 turbocharged GA aircraft.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Proposes 787 Inspections for Manufacturing Shim Gap Flaws
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring inspections on 17 Boeing 787s for fatigue cracks linked to manufacturing shim gap errors.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Landing Gear
The FAA issued an airworthiness directive for 13 Airbus A350s due to a non-conformity in main landing gear pin serialization affecting traceability.
Mar 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
Middle East Conflict Sparks Widespread Airspace Closures, Disrupting Global Travel
Escalating Middle East conflict forces widespread airspace closures, severely disrupting Gulf carriers and rerouting 14% of global international transit traffic.
Mar 11, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Proposes $65,000 Fine Against Avelo for Testing Violations
The FAA has proposed a $65,000 civil penalty against Avelo Airlines for allegedly failing to include 10 crewmembers in its random drug testing pool.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Regulatory
Governments Issue 'Do Not Travel' Warnings for UAE Amidst Conflict
Multiple Western governments have issued 'Do Not Travel' advisories for the UAE due to regional conflict, missile strikes, and widespread flight disruptions.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Safety
El Al 737 Aborts Landing at Tel Aviv Following Missile Alert
An El Al Boeing 737 aborted its landing at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport upon ATC instruction following a missile alert in central Israel.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Revokes StarFlite Aviation Certificate Over Falsified Pilot Records
The FAA has revoked StarFlite Aviation's certificate after allegedly finding five years of falsified pilot training records affecting over 170 flights.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Regulatory