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Critical aviation safety updates including incident reports, regulations, accident investigations, and security developments worldwide.

How Global Aerospace SM4 Helps Pilots Close the Safety Data Feedback Loop

Global Aerospace SM4 highlights pilot-facing tools like GE Aerospace FlightPulse, which deliver personalized, de-identified flight data to close the critical aviation safety feedback loop.

Feb 7, 20264 min
How Global Aerospace SM4 Helps Pilots Close the Safety Data Feedback Loop
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UK Regulator Demands Answers on Air India Dreamliner's Faulty Fuel Switch Departure

UK CAA formally demanded Air India explain why a Boeing 787-8 with a reported faulty fuel control switch departed London, warning of fleet regulatory action.

Feb 7, 20263 min
UK Regulator Demands Answers on Air India Dreamliner's Faulty Fuel Switch Departure
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SAS Airbus A320neo Aborts Takeoff After Pilots Mistake Taxiway at Brussels?

SAS Scandinavian Airlines' Airbus A320neo, flight SK2590, aborted a high-speed takeoff on a Brussels Airport taxiway, triggering a major safety investigation.

Feb 7, 20263 min
SAS Airbus A320neo Aborts Takeoff After Pilots Mistake Taxiway at Brussels?
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Why Did Air India's Boeing 787 Fly From London With a Fuel Switch Issue?

UK Civil Aviation Authority demands Air India explain why a Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed London Heathrow despite a fuel control switch defect, sparking renewed safety concerns over its widebody fleet.

Feb 7, 20264 min
Why Did Air India's Boeing 787 Fly From London With a Fuel Switch Issue?
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DGCA Analysis Reveals Half of India's Fleet, Including Air India, Has Recurring Defects

India's civil aviation ministry found half of the nation's 754-aircraft fleet, including Air India and IndiGo planes, suffers from recurring technical defects.

Feb 6, 20263 min
DGCA Analysis Reveals Half of India's Fleet, Including Air India, Has Recurring Defects
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How a Lightning Strike Caused Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108 to Break Up

Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108, a Swearingen Metroliner III, disintegrated near Düsseldorf Airport in 1988 after a lightning strike caused electrical failure and pilot spatial disorientation.

Feb 6, 20263 min
How a Lightning Strike Caused Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108 to Break Up
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Why Hollywood Burbank Airport's Airspace is Feared as the Next Mid-Air Accident Site

NTSB Chair warns Hollywood Burbank Airport is the next potential mid-air collision site, citing 12+ near-misses since 2018 and complex Van Nuys traffic.

Feb 6, 20263 min
Why Hollywood Burbank Airport's Airspace is Feared as the Next Mid-Air Accident Site
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China Eastern Commits $696 Million to Xi'an Hub; What Does This Mean for Asia?

China Eastern Airlines committed a 5 billion yuan ($696 million) investment to expand its Xi'an Xianyang International Airport base, boosting its Northwest China hub strategy.

Feb 6, 20264 min
China Eastern Commits $696 Million to Xi'an Hub; What Does This Mean for Asia?
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NTSB Probes Bangor Challenger 600 Crash as All Six Victims Are Identified

NTSB continues its probe into the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at Bangor International Airport, which killed all six on board, as officials formally identify the victims.

Feb 6, 20263 min
NTSB Probes Bangor Challenger 600 Crash as All Six Victims Are Identified
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Why Did an SAS A320neo Attempt Takeoff on a Brussels Airport Taxiway?

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo pilots aborted a high-speed takeoff roll on a Brussels Airport taxiway, reaching 123 mph before stopping; the aircraft is grounded for inspection.

Feb 6, 20263 min
Why Did an SAS A320neo Attempt Takeoff on a Brussels Airport Taxiway?
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Lahore Airport Bans Kite Flying to Safeguard Aircraft Operations During Basant.

The Punjab Home Department strictly prohibited kite flying near Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, during Basant to ensure safe aircraft operations.

Feb 6, 20263 min
Lahore Airport Bans Kite Flying to Safeguard Aircraft Operations During Basant.
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Alaska Airlines Passenger Sentenced to 18 Months for Mid-Flight Assault.

Alaska Airlines passenger Trayton C. Ballot received an 18-month prison sentence for sexually assaulting a teen mid-flight, underscoring the serious federal penalties for in-flight misconduct.

Feb 6, 20263 min
Alaska Airlines Passenger Sentenced to 18 Months for Mid-Flight Assault.
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Why Did Delta Flight 1676 Return to San Antonio After Engine Smoke Report?

Delta Flight 1676, an Airbus A320, made an emergency return to San Antonio after an engine fire indication; all 142 people landed safely.

Feb 6, 20262 min
Why Did Delta Flight 1676 Return to San Antonio After Engine Smoke Report?
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Why Did Air India's Boeing 787 Fly From London With a Fuel Switch Issue?

UK CAA demands Air India explain why a Boeing 787-8 flew from London Heathrow to Bengaluru with a reported fuel control switch issue, warning of regulatory action.

Feb 6, 20263 min
Why Did Air India's Boeing 787 Fly From London With a Fuel Switch Issue?
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737 Max Victims' Families Challenge DOJ Deal, Seek Trial for Boeing in Appeals Court.

737 Max victims' families asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a criminal case against Boeing, arguing the DOJ violated their rights by dismissing the charge.

Feb 6, 20263 min
737 Max Victims' Families Challenge DOJ Deal, Seek Trial for Boeing in Appeals Court.
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Aer Lingus Boston flight turned back after sexual assault guilty plea.

Aer Lingus flight to Boston was diverted to Shannon after a Kilconnell farmer pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a teen girl on board.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Aer Lingus Boston flight turned back after sexual assault guilty plea.
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BA Crew Hospitalized After Boeing 777 Fume Incident; Air Quality Debate Reignites

British Airways confirmed a crew member was hospitalized after a suspected fume event on a Boeing 777 flight to London Gatwick, renewing industry focus on cabin air quality and crew health concerns.

Feb 5, 20264 min
BA Crew Hospitalized After Boeing 777 Fume Incident; Air Quality Debate Reignites
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Why did a Boeing 787 with a reported fuel switch defect depart London?

UK CAA seeks urgent explanation from Air India after a Boeing 787 with a reported fuel switch defect flew from London, warning of potential regulatory action.

Feb 5, 20264 min
Why did a Boeing 787 with a reported fuel switch defect depart London?
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Brazilian Authorities Probe Minor Ground Incident at São Paulo Guarulhos Airport

Brazilian aviation authorities launched an investigation into a minor ground incident involving two commercial aircraft at São Paulo Guarulhos, causing brief operational delays.

Feb 5, 20263 min
Brazilian Authorities Probe Minor Ground Incident at São Paulo Guarulhos Airport
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Why Did a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 Make an Emergency Landing in Kolkata?

Turkish Airlines' Airbus A330, flying Kathmandu to Istanbul, made an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport on Feb. 4 after pilots reported a fire in the right engine.

Feb 5, 20262 min
Why Did a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 Make an Emergency Landing in Kolkata?
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