Air India Sees Technical Incidents Spike Fourfold in January
Air India recorded a fourfold rise in technical incidents to 1.09 per 1,000 flights in January, prompting intensified regulatory scrutiny and new inspections.
7 hours ago4 min
SAFETY
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.
22 hours ago4 min
REGULATORY
FAA Supersedes A330 Airworthiness Directive, Effective March 2026
The FAA is superseding an Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 models, requiring new safety limitations to address potential latent failures.
Feb 23, 20264 min
REGULATORY
DOT Audit Finds FAA Lacks Staff to Oversee United Maintenance
A DOT audit found the FAA lacks sufficient inspectors for United Airlines maintenance oversight following several high-profile safety incidents.
Feb 22, 20264 min
SAFETY
FAA Proposes $2.8M Fine Against PEMCO for Maintenance Violations
The FAA has proposed a $2.8 million civil penalty against PEMCO World Air Services for alleged maintenance violations on five Frontier Airlines aircraft.
Feb 21, 20264 min
REGULATORY
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
Safran prepares Hyderabad MRO launch with 60 new technicians for LEAP engines.
Safran hired 60 technicians for its Hyderabad MRO; the site will service 300 LEAP engines annually to support India's rapidly growing airline fleets.
Feb 10, 20262 min
MANUFACTURING
Why did a T'way Air jet lose a wheel landing in Taiwan?
T'way Air is under investigation after a Boeing 737-800 lost a wheel at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport; no injuries were reported to passengers.
Feb 10, 20262 min
SAFETY
JetBlue Flight 260 Canceled After Crew Refuses to Clear Clogged Lavatory at PHL
JetBlue Flight 260 from Philadelphia to Boston was canceled after a multi-hour delay; the crew reportedly refused to remove human waste from a broken, clogged lavatory.
Feb 8, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Indian Regulator DGCA Found Repetitive Defects on 377 Aircraft in 2025
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) flagged repetitive defects on 377 aircraft in 2025, following 3,890 surveillance inspections and 56 regulatory audits.
Feb 7, 20262 min
REGULATORY
How Toronto Pearson Airport Achieves 'Runway Ready' Status for Global Aviation Safety
Toronto Pearson Airport's latest documentary episode reveals critical safety tests for mechanics, firefighters, and wildlife control, showcasing rigorous operational preparedness.
Feb 3, 20263 min
AIRPORTS
Air India Grounds Boeing 787 Dreamliner After Pilot Flags Critical Fuel Switch Defect
Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner following a pilot report of a critical fuel control switch defect, prompting a DGCA review due to its link to the fatal AI171 crash.
Feb 3, 20263 min
SAFETY
Air India grounds Boeing 787-8 after pilot reports critical fuel control switch defect.
Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on Monday after a pilot reported a possible defect with the aircraft's fuel control switch, triggering immediate safety protocols.
Feb 2, 20263 min
SAFETY
FAA Update: How Boeing 787 Moisture Fixes Impact Global Airline Fleets.
The FAA updated a Boeing 787 Airworthiness Directive, clarifying which Dreamliners with production-installed moisture management devices are exempt from certain leak inspection requirements.
Feb 1, 20263 min
REGULATORY
FAA Mandates Critical New Inspections for Boeing 737 NG Fleet Safety.
The FAA issued new Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 737 Next Generation models, mandating critical inspections to address structural and mechanical safety risks.
Jan 22, 20263 min
SAFETY