FAA Proposes Stricter A320 Door Inspections for 1,924 U.S. Jets
The FAA proposed a new airworthiness directive for 1,924 Airbus A320 family jets to address door stop fitting cracks, increasing inspection frequency.
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REGULATORY
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
SAFETY
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
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
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
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
Arkia launches new business class on Airbus A320 flights to Paris this April.
Israeli carrier Arkia will launch a new business class on its Airbus A320 fleet starting with Paris flights in April to meet high premium travel demand.
Feb 16, 20262 min
AIRLINES
Spirit Airlines launches new trading cards featuring its historic aircraft fleet.
Spirit Airlines launched new collectible trading cards featuring its fleet and liveries to boost passenger engagement on all scheduled flights.
Feb 15, 20262 min
AIRLINES
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
SAFETY
Air India to Launch Delhi-Halwara Flights, Ending Ludhiana's Air Drought in March
Air India will launch twice-daily Airbus A320 flights between Delhi and the new Halwara airport on March 1, 2026, restoring critical air connectivity to Ludhiana's industrial hub.
Feb 5, 20263 min
AIRPORTS
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 EASA Mandated New Fuel System Checks for the Global Airbus A320 Fleet
EASA issued Airworthiness Directive 26-025, requiring operators of the vast Airbus A320 family to update their maintenance programs with new fuel system limitations.
Feb 5, 20263 min
REGULATORY
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
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
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
Why Did a Passenger Climb Onto a Parked Vueling A320 at Valencia Airport?
Vueling A320 flight was delayed over two hours after a man accessed the Valencia Airport apron and climbed onto the aircraft fuselage.
Feb 2, 20263 min
AIRPORTS
Why is EASA investigating major damage to an Airbus A320 after a bird strike?
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) launched a probe into a recent bird strike that caused significant damage to an Airbus A320, raising concerns about wildlife hazard management.
Jan 22, 20262 min
SAFETY