Alaska flight diverted from Jackson Hole because pilot not qualified to land
Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons. However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was…
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Voepass pilots fought altitude loss for one minute before crash, media reports
The Voepass (Voepass Linhas Aéreas) pilots killed in a deadly crash in São Paulo, Brazil, tried to react…
Singapore Airlines B787-10 lands with smoke billowing from tyre due to brake issues
A Singapore Airlines B787-10 aircraft landed at Japan’s Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo with a technical brake…
All 62 bodies recovered from Voepass ATR 72-500 crash site in São Paulo
Brazilian authorities have confirmed that all 62 bodies have been recovered from the Voepass ATR 72-500 crash site in…
Severe turbulence rocks Korean Air A330, injuring 10 passengers, four cabin crew
A Korean Air A330 aircraft encountered turbulence so severe it left 10 passengers and four cabin crew injured.…
Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight path to avoid Middle East unrest
Qantas has ceased its direct flight from Perth Airport (PER) to London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) due to escalating tensions…
Separatist rebel group in Papua kill helicopter pilot from New Zealand
A helicopter pilot from New Zealand was killed by a pro-independence group in Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province. According…
Small plane narrowly misses golfer as it crashes in California golf course
A small plane crash-landed in a golf course in Sacramento, California, narrowly missing an unassuming golfer. The accident…
Boeing and Spirit execs first to give evidence at NTSB door plug blowout hearing
The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) two-day investigative hearing into the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug…
Delta flight from Boston to Rome suffers lightning strike, makes safe return
A Delta Air Lines flight from Boston to Rome was forced to make a precautionary return to its…
American Airlines flight forced to divert after lice found in passenger’s hair
An American Airlines flight was forced to divert to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) after lice was…
US judge jails American Airlines PAX who tried to open exit door midflight
An American Airlines passenger has been sentenced to 19 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to interfering…
US Senator demands FAA analyses potential deficiencies in oversight of Boeing
United States (US) Senator Maria Cantwell has written to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to…
Air Canada flight canceled after flight attendant outburst over blanket request
An Air Canada flight was canceled when one of its flight attendants seemingly lost her patience with a…
Cathay Pacific launches new safety video showcasing vibrancy of Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has unveiled its latest inflight safety video which showcases the airline’s home city of Hong Kong,…
Nepal plane crash: Saurya Airlines CRJ200 crashes during takeoff in Kathmandu
18 people have been killed in the crash of a Saurya Airlines CRJ200 aircraft during takeoff from Kathmandu’s…
Air India B777 flight to SFO diverts to Russia due to ‘potential issue’ in cargo
An Air India B777-200ER aircraft bound for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was required to divert to Russia…
Alaska flight paramedics save civilian fallen from Yukon River cabin
On July 5, 2024, an US Army aeromedical unit rescued an adult civilian after he fell from a…