DGCA Probes Air India, IndiGo A320 Wingtip Scrape on Mumbai Taxiway
DGCA launched a probe after an Air India and an IndiGo Airbus A320's wingtips scraped on a Mumbai taxiway, grounding both jets for safety checks.
Feb 5, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why Did Air India Inspect Every Boeing 787 Fuel Control Switch?
Air India completed precautionary inspections of its Boeing 787 Fuel Control Switches after a pilot report, finding no defects across the fleet.
Feb 5, 20263 min
SAFETY
Delta Airbus A320 Returns to San Antonio After Crew Reports Engine Smoke Indication
Delta flight 1676, an Airbus A320, safely returned to San Antonio International Airport after the crew reported a potential engine issue and smoke shortly after takeoff.
Feb 5, 20263 min
SAFETY
American Airlines Pilot Reveals 'Disturbing' Drone Threats and UFO Confusion.
American Airlines Captain Steve's viral confession revealed a disturbing aviation safety crisis, citing frequent drone near-misses and UAP confusion from Starlink satellites.
Feb 5, 20263 min
SAFETY
What Caused the Fiery Bombardier Challenger 600 Crash in Maine?
The NTSB is investigating a fatal January 25 Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crash at Bangor International Airport, which killed six people during takeoff.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why the FAA Urges Pilots to Verify Runway Length Sources Now.
The FAA issued a safety alert urging pilots to rely only on official Chart Supplement data and declared distances for accurate runway length calculations, preventing performance errors.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why Gibraltar Airport Tested Its Air Disaster Plan to Ensure Regulatory Compliance.
The Gibraltar Air Terminal conducted a full-scale in-house air disaster exercise to test emergency procedures and ensure compliance with Gibraltar Airport Emergency Orders.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
Air India Dreamliner Fuel Switch Incident Traced to Pilot Error, DGCA Finds.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported the Air India Boeing 787-8 fuel control switch incident was due to incorrect pilot handling, not a mechanical fault.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
NTSB Probes Citation II Crash; Was Right-Seat Pilot Second-in-Command Qualified?
The NTSB preliminary report on the fatal Cessna Citation II crash cites the right-seat pilot was not Second-in-Command qualified, alongside pre-flight and in-flight anomalies.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why is the FAA warning pilots about catastrophic spaceflight debris?
The FAA issued SAFO 26001 warning pilots of catastrophic space launch failures and debris fields; airlines must prepare for major flight disruptions from record commercial space activity.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
FAA Chief Admits Agency Failures Led to Deadly Midair Crash Near DCA
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford accepted systemic failures contributed to the deadly midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, citing inadequate safety safeguards.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why Did Air India and IndiGo Airbus A320s Clip Wings in Mumbai?
Air India and IndiGo Airbus A320s clipped wingtips at Mumbai Airport during ground movements on Tuesday, prompting a DGCA probe and grounding both aircraft.
Feb 4, 20262 min
SAFETY
DGCA Probes Air India, IndiGo Wingtip Contact at Busy Mumbai Airport
India's DGCA is investigating a ground collision at Mumbai Airport after an Air India A320 and an IndiGo A320 made wingtip contact on the taxiway.
Feb 4, 20262 min
SAFETY
Mysterious Blue Light Reported by American Airlines Flight Prompts FAA Probe.
American Airlines flight reported a blue light during approach at Charlotte Douglas, prompting an immediate FAA investigation into the potential laser strike.
Feb 4, 20262 min
SAFETY
Air India and IndiGo A320s contact wings at Mumbai Airport; what caused the taxiway incident?
Air India and IndiGo Airbus A320 aircraft wing tips scraped while taxiing at Mumbai Airport, prompting a DGCA investigation into the ground incident.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
Air India Grounds Boeing 787 Dreamliner Over Critical Fuel Control Switch Issue
Air India grounded Boeing 787 VT-ANX following a London-Bengaluru flight after the crew reported the left engine's fuel control switch repeatedly moved toward CUTOFF.
Feb 3, 20263 min
SAFETY
Air India Grounds 787; DGCA Cites Crew Procedure in Fuel Switch Incident
Air India grounded a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after a fuel control switch issue on a London-Bengaluru flight; DGCA later advised crew training over a mechanical fault.
Feb 3, 20263 min
SAFETY
What Caused the Fatal Robinson R66 Crash and King Air Disaster in New Reports?
Fatal Robinson R66, Beechcraft B100 King Air, and Hawker jet incidents headline new business aircraft accident reports for February 2026.
Feb 3, 20263 min
SAFETY
Ryanair Passenger Arrested After Screaming Abuse Over Refused Alcohol Service.
Ryanair faced a disruptive passenger incident when Jerzy Skiba (49) was arrested in Dublin for verbally assaulting cabin crew after being refused alcohol.
Feb 3, 20263 min
SAFETY
NTSB: Systemic FAA Lapses Caused Deadly DCA Midair Collision Over Potomac.
The NTSB's final report on the deadly DCA midair collision cited systemic FAA and U.S. Army failures in airspace design and risk management, leading to 50 new safety recommendations.
Feb 3, 20264 min
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