Aviation Safety

349 aviation articles tagged “aviation safety

FAA Issues New 737 MAX Cabin Overheating Risk Directive

The FAA issued an airworthiness directive for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to address an electrical fault that causes uncontrollable cabin overheating.

Jul 3, 20264 min
FAA Issues New 737 MAX Cabin Overheating Risk Directive
Safety

FAA Urged to Regulate Cosmic Radiation Exposure for Crews

A NASEM report identifies cosmic radiation as a significant occupational hazard, urging the FAA to implement mandatory tracking for flight crews.

Jul 2, 20264 min
FAA Urged to Regulate Cosmic Radiation Exposure for Crews
Safety

UPS MD-11 Crash: NTSB Reveals Failed Pylon Inspections

Newly released NTSB investigative documents show that UPS failed to implement critical pylon bearing inspections before a fatal 2025 Louisville crash.

Jul 2, 20264 min
UPS MD-11 Crash: NTSB Reveals Failed Pylon Inspections
Safety

Malaysia Extends Ocean Infinity MH370 Search to 2027

Malaysia has extended its contract with Ocean Infinity until June 30, 2027, to continue the deep-sea search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines...

Jun 30, 20264 min
Malaysia Extends Ocean Infinity MH370 Search to 2027
Safety

American Airlines Aborted Takeoff at MIA After Incursion

American Airlines Flight 308 aborted its takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet crossed the active runway, prompting an FAA probe.

Jun 30, 20264 min
American Airlines Aborted Takeoff at MIA After Incursion
Safety

JetBlue A321 Reports Drone Strike on Approach to JFK

A JetBlue A321 reported a mid-air drone strike at 3,000 feet while approaching JFK Airport; the FAA is investigating the incident.

Jun 30, 20264 min
JetBlue A321 Reports Drone Strike on Approach to JFK
Safety

Delta Air Lines Faces Boston Logan Runway Incursion Probe

Federal regulators are investigating four Delta Air Lines aborted landings at Boston Logan, following a string of runway incursions in June 2026.

Jun 27, 20264 min
Delta Air Lines Faces Boston Logan Runway Incursion Probe
Safety

FAA Installs New SMR-4 Radars at Three Major Airports

The FAA has deployed new SMR-4 radar systems at three airports to improve runway safety as part of its $12.5 billion modernization initiative.

Jun 27, 20263 min
FAA Installs New SMR-4 Radars at Three Major Airports
Safety

FAA Awards $875M Contract for AI Traffic Management Tools

The FAA is deploying new AI tools, including an $875 million ASI contract, to reduce flight congestion and enhance runway safety across the US.

Jun 27, 20263 min
FAA Awards $875M Contract for AI Traffic Management Tools
Regulatory

FAA Issues Boeing Airworthiness Directives for Canadian 5G

The FAA issued new airworthiness directives requiring updated Boeing flight manuals to mitigate 5G C-band interference in Canadian airspace.

Jun 27, 20263 min
FAA Issues Boeing Airworthiness Directives for Canadian 5G
Regulatory

FAA Proposes New Aircraft Certification Modernization Rules

The FAA has proposed new rules to streamline aircraft certification and harmonize standards with EASA, aiming to improve global manufacturing efficiency.

Jun 26, 20264 min
FAA Proposes New Aircraft Certification Modernization Rules
Regulatory

Boeing 777 Low Pass at Horseshoe Bay Under FAA Investigation

A Boeing 777-200LR test flight performed a dangerous low pass at Horseshoe Bay, triggering an active FAA investigation into reckless operation.

Jun 26, 20264 min
Boeing 777 Low Pass at Horseshoe Bay Under FAA Investigation
Safety

A4A CEO: Hundreds of Daily Near-Misses Strain U.S. Airspace

Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu testified that hundreds of daily near-misses demonstrate systemic stress within the National Airspace System.

Jun 25, 20264 min
A4A CEO: Hundreds of Daily Near-Misses Strain U.S. Airspace
Safety

EASA Extends Middle East Conflict-Zone Airspace Ban

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has extended its prohibition on commercial flights over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon until July 1, 2026.

Jun 24, 20264 min
EASA Extends Middle East Conflict-Zone Airspace Ban
Safety

S7 Airlines Bans First Officer Landings Amid Fleet Crisis

S7 Airlines has banned first officers from performing landings at most airports until October 2026 to prevent structural damage to its grounded fleet.

Jun 24, 20263 min
S7 Airlines Bans First Officer Landings Amid Fleet Crisis
Safety

FAA to Audit India’s DGCA in November After 2025 Crises

The US FAA will audit India's DGCA in November 2026 to evaluate safety oversight following a series of significant operational incidents in 2025.

Jun 24, 20264 min
FAA to Audit India’s DGCA in November After 2025 Crises
Regulatory

GE Completes Engine Analysis for AI-171 Crash Investigation

GE Aerospace has submitted engine analysis for the Air India Flight 171 crash, with the AAIB final report expected within two months.

Jun 24, 20263 min
GE Completes Engine Analysis for AI-171 Crash Investigation
Safety

EASA Orders Urgent Inspections for 16 Airbus A380s

The EASA has mandated emergency inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft due to newly discovered cracks in wing mid-spar structural components.

Jun 24, 20263 min
EASA Orders Urgent Inspections for 16 Airbus A380s
Safety

Sharjah Issues Strict New Law Regulating Drone Operations

The Ruler of Sharjah has enacted a new law mandating strict licensing, registration, and airspace zoning for all unmanned aerial vehicle operations.

Jun 23, 20264 min
Sharjah Issues Strict New Law Regulating Drone Operations
Regulatory

Air India CEO Succession: Aggarwal and Kannan Lead Search

Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan emerge as top candidates for Air India CEO following the early exit of Campbell Wilson amid the ongoing AI-171 probe.

Jun 22, 20264 min
Air India CEO Succession: Aggarwal and Kannan Lead Search
Business
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