Tag: aviation safety
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 →
NEWS Jun 23, 2026 U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight Off Hawaii A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crashed during a training mission off Oahu, prompting an active search and rescue response. Read More →
NEWS Jun 18, 2026 NTSB Preliminary Report Points to GPS Jamming in Fatal King Air Crash NTSB preliminary report on a fatal King Air crash highlights GPS jamming as a factor under investigation. Here's what investigators have found so far. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 18, 2026 Gulf Carriers Map Recovery Path After Iran Conflict Disrupts Regional Air Travel Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad chart a return to normal operations following airspace closures tied to the Iran conflict. Here's what travelers need to know. Read More →
NEWS Jun 17, 2026 Tech CEO Killed in Fiery Private Jet Crash on Texas Highway as Bystanders Rush to Help A private jet crashed onto a Texas highway, killing a tech CEO. Bystanders and first responders pulled survivors from the burning wreckage. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 16, 2026 Hop-A-Jet Pushes FAA to Strengthen Engine Corrosion Directive on Pratt & Whitney Turbofans A Florida charter operator is urging the FAA to expand its corrosion airworthiness directive covering Pratt & Whitney JT15D engines after a costly inspection finding. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 16, 2026 Why Some Delta Regional Flight Attendants Skip Turbulence Safety Steps During Flights Endeavor Air flight attendants say pressure over customer satisfaction scores is pushing them to skip turbulence safety procedures. Here's what travelers should know. Read More →