aviation safety
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ATSB Launches Probe into Third Sydney Airport Runway Incursion
Aviation authorities are probing a close-call at Sydney Airport after a Virgin flight aborted take-off due to a runway incursion by a Qantas aircraft.
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FAA Clears Smallest Boeing 737 MAX to Fly After Years of Delays
The FAA has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 after nearly a decade of safety delays, allowing the manufacturer to begin deliveries of its smallest MAX variant.
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Air India Flight AI2379 Passengers Injured After 300-Foot Altitude Drop
Fourteen people were injured when an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe clear air turbulence, causing a sudden 300-foot altitude drop.
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NTSB: Overweight Load and Pilot Workload Caused Fatal 2025 Bering Air Crash
The NTSB concluded that a 1,000-pound weight overload and pilot error during icing conditions caused the 2025 Bering Air crash that killed 10 people.
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AAIB Investigates ‘Serious Incident’ Following British Airways A320 Stall Warnings
The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch is probing a July 6 flight where an A320 experienced air data failures and stall warnings during approach to Heathrow.
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NTSB Rebukes Ryanair CEO Over Unauthorized Comments on Mid-Air Incident
NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy has urged Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary to stop speculating on an ongoing investigation into a recent mid-air cabin depressurization.
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FAA Scrutinizes Proposed $1B National Harbor Sphere Near Reagan Airport
The FAA is reviewing a proposed 300-foot entertainment sphere at MGM National Harbor due to its proximity to the flight path of Reagan National Airport.
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Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 Struck by Firework During Chicago Landing
A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway Airport on July 4; the plane landed safely with no injuries reported.
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Three Killed in Private Plane Crash Near Bowie, Maryland
A single-engine Piper Cherokee crashed in a wooded area near Bowie, Maryland, killing all three people on board during a suspected training flight.
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Fatal B-52 Crash at Edwards Air Force Base Prompts Investigation into Fleet Modernization
A B-52H Stratofortress crashed during a radar test at Edwards AFB, killing all eight aboard. Investigators are probing the aging bomber fleet.
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New Evidence Challenges Official Narrative in Air India Flight 171 Crash
One year after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, newly surfaced maintenance records suggest critical system failures occurred before takeoff, contradicting earlier reports of pilot error.
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One Year On: Air India Flight 171 Probe Stalls, Families Demand Answers
As the one-year anniversary of the Ahmedabad crash passes, the AAIB has delayed the final report, leaving families of the 260 victims without closure.
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EasyJet Marks 100th NEO Delivery Amid Safety Scrutiny
EasyJet has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus NEO aircraft, marking a fleet modernization milestone, even as the airline reviews takeoff procedures following a serious runway incident at Luton Airport.
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Munich Airport Resumes Operations Following Control Tower Evacuation
Munich Airport resumed flight operations late Sunday after a temporary suspension triggered by a smoke report in the control tower. While the incident was likely a false alarm, it highlights the fragility of European aviation infrastructure.
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Aeromexico Navigates Operational Challenges Amid Aggressive Loyalty Expansion
Aeromexico balances safety protocols following a high-profile cockpit incident with a strategic shift toward aggressive loyalty incentives to maintain market share.