Texas Attorney General probes Spirit AeroSystems over aircraft parts concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems, a key subcontractor for Boeing, following…
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How Honeywell Aerospace is helping to support aircraft demand in Asia-Pacific
Air travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to exceed pre-COVID levels in 2024. According to the…
11 people killed in 10 fatal UK air accidents during 2023, all in summer months
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed in its ‘Annual Safety Review’ that 11 people were killed…
Milan-bound Korean Air flight delayed after live bullet found under pax seat
A Korean Air flight bound for Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan was delayed after a live bullet was…
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down later this year in seismic board shakeup
Boeing has announced that President and CEO Dave Calhoun will stand down at the end of 2024, in…
FAA proposes fine against Spirit Airlines for ‘hazardous materials violations’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is alleging that the ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has violated the US Department of…
FAA increases oversight of United Airlines after spike in safety incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signaled it will increase oversight of United Airlines following a spike in safety…
Airline bosses to meet with Boeing, FBI reaches out to Alaska 737-9 ‘victims’
As the aviation industry struggles to cope with repercussions of the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug…
United Airlines B777 bound for Japan delayed for hours due to engine issue
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Japan was delayed for approximately five hours…
FAA chief says factory visit shows Boeing’s focus on production over safety
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Michael Whitaker has spoken of a recent visit to Boeing’s facilities in which…
Antonov An-26 destroyed in fire after crash landing in South Sudan: video
An Antonov An-26 cargo plane operated by the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has crashed while landing…
Italian rescue helicopter crashes on Monte Rosa; all four occupants survive
An Italian rescue helicopter crashed high up on Monte Rosa, near Capanna Margherita Refuge in the Swiss-Italian border.…
Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Bali forced to make U-turn over mid-air rampage
A Jetstar flight headed for Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) from Melbourne Airport (MEL) was…
United Airlines CEO acknowledges safety incident rise in message to passengers
Following a spate of highly publicized United Airlines safety incidents the carrier’s CEO has messaged customers to acknowledge…
United Airlines B737-800 lands in Oregon with missing fuselage panel
A United Airlines aircraft landed in Oregon on March 15, 2024, with a fuselage panel missing. During a…
Student pilot faces charges for attempting to enter B737 cockpit mid-flight
A student pilot is facing federal charges after he allegedly made multiple attempts to open the cockpit door…
Refueler spotted A350 with pitot probe covers left on moments before pushback
A keen-eyed refueler at Brisbane Intenational Airport (BNE) in Australia spotted that pitot probe covers had been left…
Family miraculously survives California crash thanks to aircraft’s parachute
A family from Nevada survived a crash landing after their single-engine 2004 Cirrus SR22 aircraft lost power in…