NEWSSep 25, 2026United Airlines Passenger Says Carrier Forced Her to Sit Beside Man Who Masturbated During FlightA woman claims United Airlines kept her seated next to a passenger who exposed himself mid-flight, then allowed him to walk free upon landing.Read More →
NEWSSep 25, 2026Airbus Calls A321neo Manufacturing Defect a Quality Problem, Not a Safety RiskAirbus says a newly disclosed A321neo defect affecting hundreds of jets is a quality issue, not a safety concern, as airlines await fixes.Read More →
NEWSSep 25, 2026Mystery Odor Sickens Seven Flight Attendants on Hawaiian Airlines Flight to HonoluluSeven flight attendants fell ill after a mysterious odor filled the cabin of a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu.Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2026Two Pilots Accused of Flying Drunk Before Crashing New Private Jet in LibyaTwo pilots face accusations of intoxication after crashing a newly purchased Cessna Citation Latitude private jet during landing at a Libyan airport.Read More →
NEWSSep 21, 2026Super Puma Firefighting Helicopter Crashes at Yosemite, Killing Both PilotsA Super Puma firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Dome Fire at Yosemite National Park, killing both pilots aboard the aircraft.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 21, 2026Why Is Turbulence Getting Worse, and Is It Actually Dangerous?Turbulence is increasing as climate change alters wind shear and atmospheric stability. Here's what worsening turbulence means for passengers and aircraft safety.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 21, 2026Why Do Pilots Turn Off Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing? The Real Safety Reason ExplainedWhy do airlines dim the cabin lights and ask passengers to raise their window shades during takeoff and landing? These routine procedures are designed to help passengers and crew respond more effectively in an emergency. Here’s how eye adaptation, emergency lighting, open window shades, and the 90-second evacuation requirement all connect to aircraft safety.Read More →
STORIESSep 17, 2026A Laptop Caught Fire at 35,000 Feet. This Device Kept the Flight GoingAn Air Tahiti Nui crew contained a mid-flight laptop fire using a lithium battery containment device, avoiding injuries, disruption, and an emergency diversion.Read More →
NEWSSep 16, 2026NBC NewsChopper 4 Crash in Los Angeles Kills Three, Injures Two While Covering Fatal Bus CollisionAn NBC News helicopter crashed in Chatsworth while covering a fatal LA bus collision, killing three and injuring two others in a devastating incident.Read More →
NEWSSep 14, 2026FAA Orders Fuel Hose Inspections on Airbus A220 Fleet Operated by Breeze Airways and Delta Air LinesThe FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections of fuel hose assemblies on 13 Airbus A220 aircraft flown by US carriers.Read More →
