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Attorney for Families of UPS Crash Victims Prepares for NTSB Hearings

An attorney representing the families of five victims from a fatal UPS plane crash is preparing for federal hearings. The proceedings will be conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) as part of its official investigation. These hearings are a crucial step in determining the probable cause of the

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Report Details Non-Fatal Airbus Incident from May 26, 2018

A Federal Aviation Administration report details a non-fatal aviation incident involving an Airbus aircraft that occurred on May 26, 2018. The event was logged in the official Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) database. This system tracks safety-related occurrences to help identify potential risks and trends in aviation. The

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Wizz Air Warns of Financial Hit as Engine Issues Ground 45 Aircraft

Wizz Air has announced it will ground approximately 45 of its aircraft due to a widespread manufacturing flaw in Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines. The grounding, set to begin in January, is necessary for mandatory inspections to check for microscopic cracks in a key component. This

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FAA Rejects NTSB Safety Recommendations Following Fatal D.C. Jet Crash

The Federal Aviation Administration has rejected key safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board. These recommendations stemmed from the investigation into the fatal June 2023 crash of a Cessna Citation business jet that became unresponsive and flew over Washington, D.C. The NTSB had urged the FAA to

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Rolls-Royce Confirms Permanent Fix for Trent 1000 Engine Issues, Profits Soar

Rolls-Royce has announced a permanent fix for the long-standing durability issues with its Trent 1000 engines, which power the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The problem involved high-pressure turbine blades cracking prematurely, leading to significant disruption and costs for airlines. The solution is a newly designed blade that is now being

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NTSB Investigation: 10 Similar Flaws Were Recorded Before UPS Plane Crash With No Alarm Raised

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released new findings regarding a UPS plane crash. Investigators discovered that ten similar technical flaws had been recorded in the aircraft's logs prior to the incident. According to the NTSB, these repeated entries did not trigger a significant safety alert or

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Cockpit Audio Reveals Pilot Confusion Over Aircraft Swap Moments Before Fatal UPS Crash

Newly highlighted cockpit audio from the 2013 crash of UPS Flight 1354 reveals the crew's critical confusion moments before the accident. A last-minute aircraft swap meant the flight plan was not properly loaded into the Airbus A300's flight management system. The recording captures the pilots attempting

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Banner Plane Conducts Emergency Landing on Ocean City Beach

A single-engine banner-towing plane made an emergency landing on a beach in Ocean City, Maryland, on Sunday afternoon. The pilot, identified as Trevor Deihl, experienced mechanical trouble shortly after takeoff. He successfully landed the aircraft near 24th Street without any injuries to himself or beachgoers. Ocean City Police responded to

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Sumburgh Airport to Receive £10m Radar System for 24/7 Surveillance

Sumburgh Airport in Shetland is set for a major infrastructure upgrade with the installation of a new £10m radar system. The advanced technology will replace the current radar, which has been in operation for over 30 years. This new system will provide continuous, 24/7 surveillance, a significant enhancement over

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Wizz Air Investigates After Disabled Passenger Was Forced to Crawl to Toilet

A disabled passenger, who is a double amputee, was reportedly forced to crawl to the toilet on a Wizz Air flight. The passenger stated that the cabin crew refused her request to use an aisle wheelchair, citing company policy. Wizz Air has since issued an apology for the distress caused,

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ATSB Assists Zimbabwe with Investigation into Fatal SF-260F Training Accident

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is providing technical assistance to the Air Force of Zimbabwe in the investigation of a fatal accident. The incident involved an SF-260F aircraft on a low-level training flight near Gweru on November 24, 2023. Both the student pilot and the instructor were fatally injured

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Passengers File $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Alaska Airlines and Boeing Over Mid-Air Blowout

A group of passengers has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing following the January 5th mid-air blowout incident. The legal action accuses both companies of negligence, claiming they prioritized profits over passenger safety. The complaint details the terror passengers experienced during the explosive decompression aboard the

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NTSB and FAA Investigate Fatal Beechcraft Crash in Westerly

Federal and local authorities are investigating the fatal crash of a single-engine aircraft near Westerly State Airport. The plane, a Beechcraft C23 Sundowner, went down in a wooded area shortly after takeoff. The pilot, identified as Donna Gallucci, was killed in the accident. A passenger, her daughter, survived the crash

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Senate Subcommittee Probes FAA on Delayed Safety Actions Following Reagan National Near-Miss

The Senate's Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing to scrutinize the Federal Aviation Administration's progress on implementing critical safety recommendations. Led by Chairman Jerry Moran, the hearing featured testimony from FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker and NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy. Lawmakers expressed serious concern over the slow pace

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Cargo Handler AGI Faces Allegations of Widespread Safety Violations at New York Airports

Ground handling company Alliance Ground International (AGI) is being accused of multiple safety failings at New York's JFK and Newark airports. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union has formally complained to the Port Authority, citing a pattern of unsafe conditions. The allegations include the use

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Alaska Airlines and Boeing Sued by Passengers Following Mid-Air Door Plug Incident

A group of passengers has filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing following the mid-air door plug blowout on a 737 MAX flight in January. The legal action alleges that both companies were negligent, leading to the incident which forced an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. Passengers are seeking

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Boeing, UPS, and FAA Under Scrutiny Following Deadly MD-11 Cargo Crash Investigation

Investigators from the NTSB are examining the roles of Boeing, UPS, and the FAA following the fatal crash of a UPS MD-11 cargo plane in Dubai. The crash, which killed both pilots, is believed to have been caused by a major in-flight fire that started in the cargo hold. The

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NTSB Holds Hearing on Louisville Runway Near-Miss Involving UPS and Southwest Jets

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting a public hearing regarding a serious runway near-miss at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The incident, which occurred in February 2023, involved a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 that was cleared for takeoff on the same runway where a UPS Boeing 767 cargo

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NTSB Launches Go-Team to Investigate Fatal Mid-Air Collision in Arizona

The National Transportation Safety Board is launching a Go-Team to investigate a fatal mid-air collision near Chandler, Arizona. The incident involved a Cirrus SR22 airplane and a Rotorway 162F helicopter. The collision occurred on October 1, 2021, resulting in a post-crash fire. Federal investigators confirmed that the accident tragically resulted

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Boeing and FAA to Face NTSB Scrutiny in Hearing on Fatal 2013 UPS Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a public hearing in Louisville to investigate the fatal 2013 crash of UPS Flight 1354. The cargo plane crashed on approach to Birmingham, Alabama, resulting in the deaths of both the pilot and co-pilot. During the hearing, investigators will question officials from

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Single-Engine Plane Crashes in Westerly, Rhode Island; Pilot Hospitalized

A small, single-engine plane crashed in Westerly, Rhode Island, on Saturday morning. The incident occurred near Winnapaug Pond and a mobile home park, not far from the Westerly State Airport. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was transported to a local hospital. The extent of the

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NTSB to Hold Investigative Hearing on Fatal 2013 UPS Cargo Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has scheduled a two-day investigative hearing into the fatal crash of UPS Flight 1354. The Airbus A300-600 cargo plane crashed on approach to Birmingham, Alabama, in August 2013, killing both pilots. The hearing, set for February 20-21 in Washington, D.C., will gather sworn

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Senate Confirms Edwards for Key DOT Post, Graham for NTSB Term

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has praised the U.S. Senate's confirmation of two key federal aviation leaders. Annie Petsonk Edwards has been approved to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the Department of Transportation (DOT). Concurrently, J. Todd Graham was confirmed

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UK Aviation Authority Warns Passengers Over Aircraft Fitted with Fake Parts

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a warning to passengers about the potential risks of flying on aircraft with counterfeit parts. The alert stems from an investigation into London-based company AOG Technics, which allegedly supplied components with forged safety certificates. These unauthorized parts were intended for

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One Dead in Single-Engine Plane Crash at Westerly Airport

A fatal crash involving a single-engine aircraft occurred at Westerly State Airport on Wednesday evening. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the Cirrus SR22, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident happened at the end of Runway 14 as the plane was reportedly attempting to land. The