Flydubai FZ1073 Hijacker Flagged as Security Risk by Oman
A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to crash flight FZ1073 had been previously barred from flying in Oman due to extremist concerns.
Oct 3, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Clears Boeing 737 MAX 10 Software Glitch
The FAA determined a software glitch in 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety risk, clearing a path for MAX 10 certification by late 2026.
Oct 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
Air India Board Meets Amid Leadership Transition in Mumbai
Air India's board met in Mumbai to finalize a leadership transition as Tewolde Gebremariam takes over as CEO and MD to lead the airline's turnaround.
Sep 16, 20263 min
Business
Families Demand DCA Midair Collision Safety Reforms
Families of 67 victims from the 2025 DCA midair collision are pressing Congress for mandatory ADS-B In technology to prevent future aviation tragedies.
Sep 16, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Safety Recommendations Lag Amid 6 Monthly Near-Misses
Approximately 6 near-miss incidents occur monthly at U.S. airports as 270 NTSB safety recommendations remain unaddressed by federal regulators.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Rejects FAA Safety Responses After 67-Fatality Crash
The NTSB labeled 11 FAA responses to 2025 DCA mid-air collision recommendations as unacceptable, citing the lack of a mandatory ADS-B In requirement.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Safety
EASA Orders Urgent Airbus A380 Wing Spar Inspections
The EASA ordered urgent inspections on 16 Airbus A380s after discovering wing spar cracks that could compromise structural integrity.
Sep 15, 20264 min
Safety
Ryanair Flight RK514 Diverts to Birmingham After Emergency
Ryanair flight RK514 diverted to Birmingham Airport on September 13, 2026, following a medical emergency involving a passenger.
Sep 14, 20263 min
Safety
NATS Denies Military Jet Role in UK ATC Outage
The UK Ministry of Defence denied its aircraft caused a NATS outage that led to over 2,000 flight cancellations and calls for CEO resignation.
Sep 13, 20263 min
Safety
21 Air Miami Crash: NTSB Investigates 767 Runway Overrun
A fatal 21 Air Boeing 767 crash at Miami International Airport has triggered an NTSB investigation amid scrutiny of Amazon Air's contract oversight.
Sep 13, 20264 min
Safety
5th Lawsuit Filed After 21 Air Flight 7598 Crash at MIA
A fifth lawsuit has been filed following the 21 Air Flight 7598 crash at MIA that killed five ground workers and injured two others.
Sep 12, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB Updates 21 Air Flight 7598 Miami Runway Excursion
The NTSB reported that 21 Air Flight 7598 landed at 158 knots before overrunning a Miami runway, resulting in five ground fatalities.
Sep 11, 20263 min
Safety
Amazon Cargo Plane Crash: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed
A lawsuit follows the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed five ground workers after the Boeing 767 overran the runway at high speed.
Sep 11, 20264 min
Safety
Ryanair CEO Disputes Passenger Account of Window Blowout
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary challenged claims that a passenger was partially ejected during a July 2026 engine failure on a Boeing 737.
Sep 11, 20263 min
Safety
UK Air Traffic Control Failure Disrupts BA169 to Shanghai
A major NATS technical failure caused 425 flight cancellations across the UK, forcing British Airways flight BA169 to divert to Cardiff.
Sep 9, 20264 min
Safety
NATS Technical Failure Causes 1,000+ UK Flight Cancellations
A NATS technical failure grounded over 875 flights on September 8, 2026, causing widespread disruption at Heathrow, Gatwick, and other UK airports.
Sep 9, 20264 min
Safety
Tewolde Gebremariam Takes Helm at Air India Amid Safety Push
New Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam pledges a safety-first culture to address losses of ₹26,000 crore and recent operational incidents.
Sep 8, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Seeks Turnaround Amid Financial and Safety Scrutiny
Air India faces a record 220 billion rupee loss, prompting Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran to prioritize safety and cost-discipline for the carrier.
Sep 8, 20264 min
Business
Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Makes Emergency Return to Bengaluru
Virgin Atlantic flight VS317 carrying 270 passengers returned to Bengaluru due to a technical issue shortly after takeoff on September 6, 2026.
Sep 8, 20264 min
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
Safety