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
SAFETY
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
SAFETY
Czechs Investigate TAP A320neo After Steep Descent Near Prague
Czech authorities are investigating a TAP Air Portugal A320neo for a near-CFIT event after it descended far below its cleared altitude near Prague.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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NASA Cites Boeing Failures in Damning Starliner Mishap Report
NASA's 'Type A mishap' report on Boeing's Starliner flight cites major failures, stranding two astronauts and creating a 'culture of mistrust'.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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KLM Resumes Daytime Flights to Dubai Amid Regional Security Concerns
KLM resumed daytime-only flights to Dubai after security concerns prompted cancellations, operating an adjusted schedule until at least March 1.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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Fatal North West Light Aircraft Crash Prompts SACAA Investigation
South African authorities are investigating a fatal light aircraft crash in North West province amid a sharp rise in deadly aviation accidents this year.
Feb 20, 20263 min
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Indonesia's Transport Ministry Closes 11 Papua Airports After Fatal Shooting
Indonesia's Transportation Ministry closed 11 pioneer airports in Papua following a fatal shooting incident to ensure flight safety and security.
Feb 20, 20264 min
SAFETY
Southwest Seating Rule Explained by Weight & Balance Safety Regulations
A Southwest passenger's complaint over a strict seating rule on a half-empty flight highlights critical FAA weight and balance safety regulations.
Feb 20, 20264 min
SAFETY
JetBlue A320 Evacuates at Newark After Engine Issue Causes Cabin Smoke
JetBlue Flight 543 evacuated at Newark via slides after an engine issue caused cabin smoke, prompting a brief airport shutdown and an FAA investigation.
Feb 20, 20263 min
SAFETY
AAIB India Completes Only 23% of Probes, 9 Reports Missing
India's AAIB has completed only 23% of probes since 2023, with nine reports missing, hindering safety improvements and raising transparency concerns.
Feb 20, 20264 min
SAFETY
Delta Flight 2557 Diverts to Houston After Passenger Attack
A Delta flight from Houston to Atlanta returned to its origin after a passenger began assaulting others, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.
Feb 20, 20263 min
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Nigerian Airlines Report Soaring Costs from Frequent Bird Strikes
Nigerian airlines report soaring costs and operational disruptions from frequent bird strikes, prompting FAAN to implement new wildlife mitigation measures.
Feb 20, 20263 min
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US Lawmakers Propose Aviation Safety Bill After Reagan Airport Crash
US lawmakers proposed a comprehensive aviation safety bill to address 50 NTSB recommendations following a fatal crash that reportedly killed 67 people.
Feb 20, 20264 min
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DGCA Probes VSR Ventures After Fatal Ajit Pawar Learjet Crash
India's DGCA is investigating VSR Ventures after a fatal Learjet crash, amid political allegations of conspiracy from the NCP-SP party.
Feb 19, 20263 min
SAFETY
SAS Diverts Málaga Flight After In-Flight Rodent Sighting
A Scandinavian Airlines flight returned to Stockholm after a suspected mouse was seen onboard, causing a five-hour delay for Málaga-bound passengers.
Feb 19, 20262 min
SAFETY
NTSB Recommends ADS-B In Mandate After Fatal DC Collision
The NTSB issued its final report on a fatal 2025 D.C. collision, recommending a mandate for ADS-B In technology to improve pilot situational awareness.
Feb 19, 20263 min
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JetBlue A320 Evacuates at Newark After Engine Failure
A JetBlue Airbus A320 evacuated at Newark Airport (EWR) after an engine failure and reports of cockpit smoke, prompting a temporary ground stop.
Feb 19, 20263 min
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Delta Diverts Houston Flight After Unruly Passenger Incident
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Houston after an unruly passenger incident, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation.
Feb 19, 20263 min
SAFETY
FAA Orders Boeing 767-300F Cargo Fitting Inspections Over Material Defects
The FAA has proposed an airworthiness directive for Boeing 767-300Fs to inspect cargo fittings due to a supplier's use of unapproved materials.
Feb 18, 20263 min
SAFETY