London's Gatwick Airport temporarily halted all flights on Sunday afternoon due to a drone sighting. The runway was closed for approximately 50 minutes, leading to significant operational disruptions. At least twelve inbound flights were diverted to other airports, including Stansted, Luton, and Southend. The airport confirmed that operations

Federal investigators are examining two separate small plane crashes that occurred recently in Pennsylvania. Records indicate that both aircraft, a Piper PA-28 in Bucks County and a Beechcraft BE35 in Montgomery County, were powered by engines from Continental Aerospace Technologies. The Bucks County incident was fatal, while the pilot in

The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report suggests communication issues contributed to the fatal crash of a single-engine plane near New York's LaGuardia Airport. According to investigators, the pilot was instructed by air traffic control to make a right 360-degree turn but instead initiated a left

Wizz Air anticipates significant summer disruption as it is forced to ground approximately one-fifth of its fleet. The grounding is necessary to conduct mandatory inspections on its Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. A rare powder metal defect requires the engines to be removed and checked, a problem affecting

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aborted its takeoff at New York's LaGuardia Airport to avoid a collision with an airport fire truck. According to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the incident occurred as the aircraft reached 138 mph. An air traffic controller urgently

A small, twin-engine aircraft crashed at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, leading to a temporary closure of the main runway. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. as the plane went off the runway into a grassy area. Two people were on board the aircraft, but officials confirmed that

A group of passengers is suing Singapore Airlines following a severe turbulence incident on flight SQ321 that resulted in one death and numerous injuries. The lawsuit, filed by a US law firm, alleges the airline was negligent by not warning passengers to fasten their seatbelts despite being aware of adverse

The National Transportation Safety Board released new findings regarding a near-collision at LaGuardia Airport. The incident involved a Southwest Airlines 737 cleared for takeoff and an American Airlines 737 that crossed the same runway. According to the NTSB's preliminary report, an airport firefighter monitoring air traffic control heard

The runway at Guernsey Airport has reopened after being closed for several hours due to a light aircraft crash. The incident involved a privately owned Piper PA-28 aircraft crashing upon landing. Two individuals who were on board were transported to the hospital with what have been described as minor injuries.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on a serious runway incursion at LaGuardia Airport on January 18. The incident involved a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 that was taking off as a Republic Airways Embraer E175 was cleared to cross the same runway. A Port Authority

The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded its investigation into the fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on Interstate 75 in Naples. The final report determined that a total loss of thrust in both engines was caused by fuel starvation. Investigators traced the failure to an improperly performed overhaul of the

Organised crime networks are increasingly targeting global supply chains with highly sophisticated and planned operations. These groups are moving beyond simple opportunistic theft, now using technology and insider information to steal high-value cargo. Goods like electronics, pharmaceuticals, and luxury items are the primary targets at airports and in transit. This

Wizz Air has announced the suspension of all its flights to and from Moldova's capital, Chisinau, starting on March 14. The low-cost carrier cited "high risk, but not imminent" concerns within the country's airspace as the reason for the decision. This move comes amid

Wizz Air has grounded approximately a quarter of its fleet due to an ongoing issue with Pratt & Whitney engines. The problem, which involves a manufacturing flaw requiring inspections for microscopic cracks, has led to a 3.8% drop in passenger numbers in May. The low-cost carrier reported carrying 5

A man who was wrongfully arrested for the drone disruption at Gatwick Airport in December 2018 has won a High Court case against Sussex Police. Paul Mott, who was held for 36 hours before being released without charge, sued the police for malicious prosecution. The judge ruled in his favour,

An American Eagle CRJ-900, operating as Flight 5342, was involved in a near mid-air collision with a Piper PA-28 aircraft near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The incident, which occurred in August 2023, saw the two aircraft come within 200 feet vertically and 0.14 miles horizontally of each other. According

Federal authorities have launched an investigation into a serious safety incident at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The event involved two passenger aircraft that came dangerously close to colliding on the ground. According to initial reports, the near-miss occurred during taxiing operations, prompting an immediate response

A specific query was run against the Federal Aviation Administration's Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) database. The search parameters were set for non-fatal incidents recorded on the future date of April 22, 2026. No specific aircraft manufacturer was included in the search criteria. The database returned

An Atlas Air Boeing 737 was involved in a bird strike incident upon landing in Miami, Florida on April 26, 2022. The flight crew was reportedly unaware of the event until after the aircraft had landed and taxied to the gate without incident. A subsequent post-flight inspection revealed the nature

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive for certain Pratt & Whitney PW1100G, PW1400G, and PW1900G series turbofan engines. This action was prompted by an in-flight shutdown where investigators found a failure of high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks. The root cause was traced to a material anomaly in

Boeing Distribution Inc. has secured a 10-year global agreement with Survival Products, Inc., an FAA-approved safety equipment manufacturer. This strategic partnership is designed to enhance the availability of critical aviation safety and survival gear worldwide. The deal will leverage Boeing's extensive distribution network to provide customers with faster

A Corendon Dutch Airlines Boeing 737 experienced a significant incident while landing at Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport in Turkey. The aircraft's front tyre burst upon touchdown, which led to the subsequent collapse of its nose gear. The plane, arriving from Cologne, Germany, came to a stop on the runway with

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a serious runway incursion at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The incident occurred Friday night when an American Airlines Boeing 777 crossed an active runway without air traffic control clearance. At the same time, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 737

A small, single-engine aircraft made a successful emergency landing in Mesa, Arizona, on Tuesday afternoon. The pilot reported engine trouble shortly after taking off from Falcon Field Airport. The plane landed safely on a canal bank near Gilbert Road and Main Street. Two people were on board the aircraft, and

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a runway incursion at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The incident involved a Volaris flight crossing a runway without air traffic control clearance. This action forced a JetBlue flight, which was in its takeoff roll on the same runway,