Tag: safety
NEWS Oct 01, 2026 FAA to Convene Review Panel on Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue That May Burden Pilots During Landing The FAA will convene a panel as soon as Friday to review a Boeing 737 MAX software glitch that could increase pilot workload during landing operations. Read More →
NEWS Oct 01, 2026 Flydubai Suspends All Tel Aviv Flights After Foiled Cockpit Attack on Israeli Pilot Flydubai halts Dubai to Tel Aviv service after the recent event of an attempt to stab the captain mid-flight, prompting an emergency diversion. Read More →
NEWS Sep 29, 2026 Delta A330 Makes Emergency Landing in Portugal After Smoke Fills Cabin, Injuring 14 A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 diverted to the Azores after smoke filled the cabin over the Atlantic. Three were hospitalized and 11 others injured. Read More →
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 United Airlines Passenger Says Carrier Forced Her to Sit Beside Man Who Masturbated During Flight A 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 →
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 Airbus Calls A321neo Manufacturing Defect a Quality Problem, Not a Safety Risk Airbus says a newly disclosed A321neo defect affecting hundreds of jets is a quality issue, not a safety concern, as airlines await fixes. Read More →
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 Mystery Odor Sickens Seven Flight Attendants on Hawaiian Airlines Flight to Honolulu Seven flight attendants fell ill after a mysterious odor filled the cabin of a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2026 Two Pilots Accused of Flying Drunk Before Crashing New Private Jet in Libya Two pilots face accusations of intoxication after crashing a newly purchased Cessna Citation Latitude private jet during landing at a Libyan airport. Read More →
NEWS Sep 21, 2026 Super Puma Firefighting Helicopter Crashes at Yosemite, Killing Both Pilots A Super Puma firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Dome Fire at Yosemite National Park, killing both pilots aboard the aircraft. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 21, 2026 Why 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 →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 21, 2026 Why Do Pilots Turn Off Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing? The Real Safety Reason Explained Why 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 →