United Flight to Washington Diverts to Dakar After Mid-Air Emergency
A United Airlines flight to Washington D.C. made an emergency landing in Dakar, Senegal, after experiencing an unspecified mid-air issue over the Atlantic.
Feb 18, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why Did Airliner Fatalities Spike in 2025 Despite Fewer Overall Accidents?
The Flight Safety Foundation's 2025 report shows over 400 fatalities from 12 accidents, highlighting growing risks in mixed-use airspace near airports.
Feb 18, 20263 min
SAFETY
NTSB report on PSA Airlines, Army helicopter collision urges major FAA changes
The NTSB has released its final report on the 2025 midair collision involving a PSA Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter, urging FAA action.
Feb 18, 20263 min
SAFETY
Damaged CVR in Learjet 45 Crash Prompts AAIB to Seek US Technical Support
India's AAIB has sought specialized US assistance to retrieve data from the fire-damaged Honeywell cockpit voice recorder of a crashed Learjet 45.
Feb 18, 20263 min
SAFETY
A disruptive passenger forced a Ryanair flight to Ibiza to return to the gate.
A Ryanair flight from Madrid to Ibiza was reportedly delayed for two hours after the crew requested police assistance to remove a disruptive passenger.
Feb 17, 20262 min
SAFETY
Why a Global Airbus A320 Grounding Shows Aviation Safety is Working
A hypothetical grounding of the entire Airbus A320 fleet highlights how regulators use proactive measures, like Airworthiness Directives, to ensure safety.
Feb 17, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why did a TAP Air Portugal A320neo fly dangerously low at Prague Airport?
Czech authorities are investigating a TAP Air Portugal A320neo for flying below safe altitudes at Prague Airport; the incident occurred on January 17.
Feb 17, 20262 min
SAFETY
Experts analyze conflicting theories on the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash.
Aviation experts continue to review findings from the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash; official reports maintain a Buk missile caused the 2014 tragedy.
Feb 17, 20262 min
SAFETY
Airport security breach: Passenger boards plane with a meat cleaver
A passenger was removed from a flight after a flight attendant found a meat cleaver in their bag; all passengers were deplaned for security rescreening.
Feb 17, 20262 min
SAFETY
Why are FBI investigations into in-flight sexual assaults surging in 2024?
The FBI investigated over 170 sexual assault cases on flights in 2024; the surge prompts new calls for enhanced passenger safety and reporting protocols.
Feb 17, 20262 min
SAFETY
Russian investigators probe why an Antonov An-74 overran the Dikson runway.
Russian authorities are investigating an Antonov An-74 that overran the runway at Dikson airport on February 14; all 58 people on board were unharmed.
Feb 17, 20262 min
SAFETY
El Paso airspace shutdown highlights Trump’s new war on cartel drone threats.
El Paso International Airport faced a total ground stop after a cartel drone incursion; the event highlights new federal counter-UAS enforcement efforts.
Feb 16, 20262 min
SAFETY
What started mass brawl on flight from Turkey to Manchester? Moments before huge row that left 'blood and teeth on the floor' broke out is captured on camera
Chaotic footage has since emerged of Thursday's Jet2 fight, capturing passengers screaming as others exchanged blows and wrestled in the aisle mid-air.
Feb 16, 20261 min
SAFETY
United Nigeria Airlines grounds two Airbus jets after back-to-back bird strikes.
United Nigeria Airlines grounded two Airbus aircraft within 24 hours after separate bird strikes; the move causes significant operational disruptions.
Feb 16, 20262 min
SAFETY
Why did a Delta Airbus A330-900 make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport?
Delta Air Lines flight DL90 diverted to Dublin Airport on Saturday morning due to a medical emergency; the Airbus A330-900 later continued to Amsterdam.
Feb 16, 20262 min
SAFETY
Arik Air Boeing 737-700 Diverts After Major Mid-Flight Engine Failure
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 diverted to Benin Airport on February 11 after a major left engine malfunction; all 80 passengers and crew landed safely.
Feb 16, 20262 min
SAFETY
United Airlines Boeing 767 Makes Emergency Landing In Dublin After System Fault
A United Airlines Boeing 767 ferry flight diverted to Dublin after an electrical fault; the 33-year-old aircraft landed safely for technical inspections.
Feb 16, 20262 min
SAFETY
IndiGo ATR safely lands at Raipur after go-around; return flight cancelled.
IndiGo cancelled a return flight to Bhopal after an ATR aircraft performed a go-around and landed safely at Raipur airport; all passengers are safe.
Feb 15, 20262 min
SAFETY
Air India offers Boeing 787-8 crash payouts if families waive legal rights.
Air India began final compensation for the June 2025 Boeing 787-8 crash; families must agree not to file lawsuits to receive the immediate payments.
Feb 15, 20262 min
SAFETY
Families demand new safety laws after airliner and Army helicopter collide near DC
The FAA faces pressure from grieving families to mandate advanced locator systems following a 2025 midair collision between an airliner and Army helicopter.
Feb 12, 20262 min
SAFETY