A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced a severe mid-air drop caused by a 'technical event'. Approximately 50 people required medical assessment upon landing, with around 12 being transported to the hospital. One passenger is reported to be in a serious condition. The incident

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revoked the registration for electronic logging device (ELD) provider Motus Logistics. This action immediately places all motor carriers using Motus's system out of compliance with federal hours-of-service regulations. An estimated 397,000 carriers are affected by the decision. These companies

A newly released US Navy report details the cause of a mid-air collision that destroyed two F/A-18F Super Hornet jets in May 2020. The incident occurred over the North Arabian Sea during a training exercise involving aircraft from the USS Nimitz. Both fighter jets, valued at nearly $70 million

A TUI flight from Manchester to Cape Verde was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames coming from one of the aircraft's engines. The incident is believed to have been caused by a bird strike. The aircraft

A Tui flight bound for Cape Verde from Birmingham was forced to divert after a significant bird strike shortly after takeoff. The incident caused substantial damage to one of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's engines, with passengers reporting a loud bang and visible flames. The aircraft circled to burn

An American Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Philadelphia was forced to divert to Manchester Airport. The crew of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner declared a non-emergency and requested the diversion after discovering a cracked windscreen. The aircraft landed safely, and emergency services met it as a precaution. American Airlines confirmed

The recent crash of a UPS MD-11 freighter in Dubai has intensified a long-standing debate about the aircraft's safety. This incident adds to a series of accidents and concerns surrounding the tri-jet, particularly in its cargo configuration. Aviation experts have previously noted the aircraft's sensitive flight

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its findings on the crash of a UPS cargo aircraft. Investigators have identified a critical, previously unnoticed design or manufacturing flaw as a significant contributing factor to the accident. According to the report, this latent flaw could potentially affect other aircraft of

A Cessna 208 aircraft sustained substantial damage following a collision with a deer during its takeoff roll on May 26, 2021. The incident occurred in Broward County, Florida. The aircraft was operating as an unscheduled Part 135 flight at the time of the event. The impact with the wildlife happened

A group of passengers has filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing following the January 5th incident where a door plug blew out mid-flight on a 737 MAX 9. The lawsuit alleges that negligence by both companies caused severe stress, anxiety, and trauma for those on board. Filed in

A Ryanair flight bound for Liverpool was forced to return to Dublin Airport shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue. The Boeing 737-800 experienced a problem with its nose landing gear on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft circled to burn off fuel before landing safely and was met by airport

The aviation industry is responding to a dual crisis involving a surge in unruly passenger incidents and a significant increase in travelers requiring special assistance. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is introducing a new mandatory training program to address these challenges. This competency-based training, required by 2026, will shift

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released its report into a serious incident involving a Leonardo AW139 at Humberside Airport. During a pre-takeoff check, the pilot experienced a severe and uncommanded right yaw. The investigation concluded that a tail rotor servo actuator had been installed incorrectly

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was designed for long-haul, over-water routes, relying on Extended-range Twin-engine Operations (ETOPS) certification. However, a series of in-flight single-engine shutdowns, particularly involving the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, raised significant safety concerns. In response, regulators like the FAA and EASA downgraded the 787's ETOPS rating,

Wizz Air has grounded approximately one-fifth of its fleet to conduct mandatory inspections on its Pratt & Whitney engines. The issue stems from a rare condition found in the powder metal used for certain engine components, necessitating accelerated checks. This is a known global problem affecting numerous airlines that use

A small, single-engine aircraft crashed near Jaffrey Airport-Silver Ranch in New Hampshire on Saturday morning. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was extricated from the wreckage by a multi-agency response team. He sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to UMass Memorial Medical Center for treatment. The aircraft received substantial

A French court has found both Airbus and Air France guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a landmark legal decision. The verdict is directly linked to the 2009 crash of Air France Flight 447, which went down in the Atlantic Ocean. All 228 passengers and crew aboard the flight from Rio

Qantas has grounded a second Boeing 737 aircraft within a week following the discovery of a potential maintenance issue. The problem was identified by engineers during a routine inspection in Sydney after the aircraft completed a flight from Auckland. The airline stressed that this was not an in-flight incident and

A group of passengers has filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing following the January 5th incident where a door plug blew out on a 737 MAX 9. The lawsuit, filed in Washington state, alleges that the event caused passengers severe stress, anxiety, trauma, and physical injuries. It claims

During an NTSB hearing, it was revealed that the crew of the fatal UPS Flight 1354 switched planes shortly before their departure from Louisville. The flight, which crashed in Birmingham, Alabama in 2013, was originally scheduled on a Boeing 767, but the crew was moved to an Airbus A300. Investigators

A sinkhole discovered on Runway 4-22 at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on Saturday caused significant operational disruptions. The runway was immediately closed for emergency repairs, leading to a ground stop and a cascade of flight issues. Over 400 flights were delayed and more than 140 were canceled,

Wizz Air has issued a warning that it will ground approximately 50 of its aircraft during the peak summer season. The grounding is necessary to conduct mandatory inspections on Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. The issue stems from a manufacturing flaw involving a contaminated powdered metal, which requires

Wizz Air has announced a significant financial and operational impact due to mandatory inspections on its Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. The issue stems from a rare powder metal defect found in some engine components, requiring accelerated checks. As a result, the airline expects to ground a substantial number of

An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a section of its fuselage, including a window, blew out shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon. The incident on the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft caused rapid depressurization, but the plane returned safely with all passengers and crew.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the cause of a plane crash involving three Dallas police officers. The single-engine Cessna aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power shortly after taking off from Dallas Executive Airport. The pilot attempted to return to the runway