Laser strikes against aircraft in 2023 topped previous records, the FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making an appeal to the public after reporting that the number of…
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Boeing shelves annual financial guidance to emphasize company’s focus on safety
Boeing has published its fourth quarter and year-end 2023 results, but without including any of the “financial and…
United Airlines B737-800 flight diverted after crack in windshield found
A United Airlines B737-800 aircraft was forced to divert to Denver after a crack in the plane’s windshield…
‘Society of the snow’: what caused Flight 571 to crash in the Andes?
The tragic story of the 1972 Uruguayan Air Force chartered flight that crash-landed in the Andes is one…
Aspire for an aviation safety career? Stay humble, uphold your principles
Strict regulations, thorough inspections, and continuous advancements in technology and procedures are defining the aviation industry today, minimizing…
Boeing cancels 737 MAX 7 safety exemption request to seek alternative solution
Boeing will return to the drawing board after the planemaker decided to withdraw a safety exemption request for…
A350 and 737-9: How JAL and Alaska Airlines narrowly avoided a catastrophic week
For many, the start of January is seen as a brand-new start, a time to look to the…
Seven killed in Brazil after Piper plane breaks up midflight and crashes: video
Seven people have been confirmed dead in Brazil after a Piper aircraft crashed in Itapeva, in the southern…
Alaska Airlines returns 737 MAX 9 to service after completing inspections
Alaska Airlines returned its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet to service on the evening of January 26, 2024,…
Russian Il-76 shot down in Belgorod: what we know so far
A Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft crashed on January 24, 2024, leading to a barrage of conflicting…
Singapore Airlines A350 squawks 7700 after missed approaches at MAN airport
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 squawked a 7700 emergency code after two missed attempts to land at Manchester…
Alaska Airlines timetables Boeing 737 MAX 9 return as FAA approves final checks
Alaska Airlines has scheduled the first grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 to return to commercial service on January…
Qantas releases tourism-themed 10-minute safety video, its first in four years
Qantas has released its first safety video in four years. The 10-minute video features stunning cinematography with the…
Delta Air Lines B757 aircraft loses nose wheel just before takeoff from Atlanta
A Boeing B757 aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines has lost its nose wheel as it was preparing…
Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft crashes in Belgorod: video
A Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport aircraft crashed in the Korochansky district of the Belgorod region, approximately 50…
BAe Jetstream 32 crash claims several lives in Canada’s Northwest
A Northwestern Air Lease BAe 3212 Jetstream 32 crashed shortly after takeoff, approximately 500 meters (1,640 feet) west…
Utility vehicle crashes into Jetstar A320 aircraft on tarmac at Sydney Airport
A Sydney Airport (SYD) utility vehicle, also known as a ute, crashed into the engine of a Jetstar…
FAA urges airlines to check second Boeing type with same 737-9 plug door design
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) to airlines that fly Boeing…