FAA calls for focus on safety amid wave of new flying technology
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Anywhere goes: Russia overhauls aviation law for parts, aircraft certification
Russia has signed changes to a previous decree, significantly widening the range of aircraft and parts allowed to…
Safety after COVID: did pilots become ‘rusty’ after months of lockdown? | Data
As the COVID-19 pandemic struck and the aviation industry was thrown into turmoil, multiple warnings were issued about…
Action needed on illegal charter flights after Sala death: UK coroner
A coroner has recommended the UK government and sporting organizations take action on illegal charter flights following the…
China Eastern B737 crashes in Guangxi mountains with 132 onboard
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 has crashed in a mountainous area of China. Hopes of finding anyone alive are…
EASA warns of intensifying GPS jamming incidents linked to war in Ukraine
European aviation safety authorities have warned of risks from increased incidents of GPS jamming, following Russia’s invasion of…
South Africa carrier Comair flights canceled indefinitely after AOC suspended
South African airline Comair has canceled flights after the country’s civil aviation authority suspended its operating license for…
Initial report on Emirates EK231 serious take-off incident at DXB released
Investigators have released a preliminary report into a potentially catastrophic incident where an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER failed to…
FAA designates “no drone zone” for Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles
Drones may have been part of the halftime act for the Super Bowl in 2017, but the US…
Another probe for Emirates after B777 told to abort take-off at DXB
Yet another take-off incident for Emirates at its Dubai hub. A report has emerged of how two of…
FAA releases list of 50 airports subject to 5G buffer zones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the list of 50 airports in the United States that will…
Tupolev TU-204 freighter aircraft destroyed in fire at Hangzhou, China
Crew operating a freight flight from China had a lucky escape on January 8, 2022, when their aircraft…
Emirates and Air New Zealand top world’s safest airline list for 2022
Now that travel numbers are slowly returning to pre-COVID-19 levels and countries are gradually easing travel restrictions, it’s…
U-turn by US telcos as they agree to further 5G rollout delay at FAA request
US telecommunications companies AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay the rollout of new 5G networks again over…
Close call: Police apprehend man running towards runway at Frankfurt Airport
A police pursuit using a follow-me car onto an active runway may sound like something out of a film. But…
Did a lack of flying due to COVID-19 lead to a go-around incident in Scotland?
Could a lack of flying practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a serious incident during…
China moves a step closer to allowing 737 MAX flights with new directive
China’s aviation authority has issued an airworthiness directive on the Boeing 737 MAX, another step to the aircraft…
Cracks found on Boeing 737 radome prompts FAA to order inspection
The flag carrier of Israel El Al is reportedly performing a detailed inspection of its Boeing 737 fleet…