Tag: Aviation safety
NEWS Sep 04, 2026 Air China Boeing 747-8 Returns to Service Following JFK Refueling Truck Incident An Air China Boeing 747-8 has resumed operations after a refueling truck damaged its fueling ports at New York's JFK airport, causing a lengthy grounding. Read More →
NEWS Sep 04, 2026 Boeing Pays $3.1 Million FAA Penalty Tied to 737 MAX Production Safety Lapses Boeing has quietly settled a $3.1 million FAA fine linked to 737 MAX manufacturing failures, including the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug incident. Read More →
NEWS Sep 02, 2026 Coast Guard Plane Carrying Senator Mullin Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure A Coast Guard aircraft carrying Sen. Markwayne Mullin and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem landed safely after an engine failed during a border patrol mission. Read More →
NEWS Aug 27, 2026 FAA Moves to Fire LaGuardia Air Traffic Controllers Who Left Shifts Early Before Deadly Crash The Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to terminate air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport who departed their posts early before a fatal crash. Read More →
NEWS Aug 25, 2026 SWISS Boeing 777 Diverts to Azores Following Unidentified Cabin Odor Mid-Flight A SWISS Boeing 777-300ER bound for Miami declared an emergency and diverted to Lajes Airport in the Azores after crew detected a strong cabin odor. Read More →
NEWS Aug 03, 2026 BALPA Warns of Uncommanded Engine Shutdowns from Fire Switch Release British pilots' union BALPA raises alarm over fire switch fault that can cause uncommanded engine shutdowns on Airbus A350 and A320neo jets. Read More →
NEWS Jul 06, 2026 Delta A319 Reportedly Struck by Fireworks on Approach to Chicago Midway A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 was reportedly hit by fireworks while approaching Chicago Midway Airport on July 4, according to initial reports. Read More →
NEWS Jul 02, 2026 United Passenger Calls 911 During Takeoff, Attempts to Reach Flight Deck on Indianapolis Flight A United Airlines passenger called 911 and rushed toward the cockpit during takeoff from Indianapolis, forcing the flight to return to the gate. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 29, 2026 FAA Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification With New Rule Proposal The FAA wants to speed up commercial aircraft certifications through a new rulemaking process. Here's what it means for manufacturers and the industry. Read More →
NEWS Jun 29, 2026 United Airlines Jet Nearly Collides With Drone During Landing at Newark Airport A United Airlines flight came close to striking a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, prompting a federal investigation. Read More →