Delta A321 Pilot Taxiing Error at JFK Sparks Tense ATC Exchange
A Delta Air Lines pilot's wrong turn while taxiing at New York JFK led to a critical exchange with air traffic control, highlighting runway safety issues.
Feb 23, 20264 min
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NASA Classifies Boeing Starliner Failure as a Type A Mishap
NASA has officially classified the Boeing Starliner mission failure as a top-level Type A mishap after an investigation revealed major safety and oversight flaws.
Feb 23, 20264 min
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JetBlue Airbus A320 Evacuates at Newark After Engine Emergency
A JetBlue A320 returned to Newark after an engine issue, evacuating 122 passengers via slides and causing a ground stop with nearly 400 flight delays.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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NSW Health Issues Measles Alert for Sydney Airport and Jetstar Flight
NSW Health has issued a public health alert for Sydney Airport after an infectious passenger with measles traveled on a Jetstar flight to Melbourne.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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NASA Faults Boeing, Self in Damning Starliner Mishap Report
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has faulted both Boeing and internal leadership for the Starliner mission failure, now officially a "Type A mishap."
Feb 22, 20265 min
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Snake at Mumbai Airport Highlights Growing Wildlife Management Challenges
A seven-foot Indian rat snake at Mumbai airport caused a disruption, highlighting the growing challenge of wildlife management at Indian aviation hubs.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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Airlines Reroute Mideast Flights Amid Geopolitical, GPS Spoofing Risks
Airlines are rerouting Middle East flights due to airspace closures and rising GPS spoofing, causing significant operational disruptions and cost increases.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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JetBlue A320 Evacuated at Newark After Cockpit Smoke Reported
A JetBlue A320 was evacuated via emergency slides at Newark Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit, prompting an FAA investigation.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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Two KLM Aircraft Collide on Ground at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Two KLM aircraft collided on the ground at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, prompting an investigation by the Dutch Safety Board with no reported injuries.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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DOT OIG Faults FAA Oversight of United Airlines Maintenance Practices
A DOT OIG report criticizes the FAA for inadequate oversight of United's maintenance, citing significant inspector shortages and incomplete inspections.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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United Boeing 737-900 Crew Declares Emergency Over Landing Gear
A United Airlines Boeing 737-900 declared an emergency and executed a go-around due to a landing gear issue before completing a safe landing.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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Global Regulators Tighten Airline Power Bank Rules Amid Fire Risk
Global aviation regulators are tightening rules for power banks on flights due to a sharp rise in lithium battery fire incidents and safety concerns.
Feb 22, 20265 min
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Delta Passenger Arrested in Memphis for Assaulting Crew and Police
A Delta passenger faces multiple assault charges in Memphis after striking a flight attendant and biting a police officer during the boarding process.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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DOT Audit Finds FAA Lacks Staff to Oversee United Maintenance
A DOT audit found the FAA lacks sufficient inspectors for United Airlines maintenance oversight following several high-profile safety incidents.
Feb 22, 20264 min
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NASA Designates Starliner Stranding a 'Type A' Mishap
NASA reclassified the Boeing Starliner incident, which stranded two astronauts, as a 'Type A' mishap, its most serious safety designation.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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Two KLM Boeing 737s Collide on Tarmac at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Two KLM aircraft collided on the ground at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, prompting an investigation; no injuries were reported to passengers or crew.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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FAA Proposes EASA Directive for A330neo Extinguisher Cracks
EASA issued a directive for Airbus A330neo models after cracks were found on an engine fire extinguisher part, prompting the FAA to propose adoption.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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Porter Flight PD478 Slides Off Taxiway at Hamilton Airport Amid Winter Weather
A Porter Airlines flight slid off a taxiway at Hamilton airport due to weather, with no injuries reported among the 78 people on board.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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Bullet on United Flight at Newark Airport Sparks Security Concerns
A bullet found in an overhead bin on a United Airlines flight at Newark Airport prompted a security sweep and a nearly three-hour delay for passengers.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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US Airlines Uphold Pilot Beard Ban Citing 1987 FAA Safety Study
Major US airlines continue to ban pilot beards, citing a 1987 FAA study on oxygen mask safety, despite newer research suggesting policies could be updated.
Feb 21, 20264 min
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