U.S. denies Republic Airways bid to reduce co-pilot training hours
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday it had denied a request by regional airline Republic Airways to reduce the number of hours needed to train a co-pilot.…
INCIDENT | Close call at Orlando after Delta 757 passes underneath a Cessna: ABC
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation on the mid-air incident where a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 passenger jet passed closely beneath a privately owned Cessna 172…
United Airlines Boeing 767 loses part of fuselage panel
Part of an underside fuselage panel was ripped from a United Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft during a flight between New York and Dublin on August 26, 2022, according to Aviation…
Qantas blamed as passengers used emergency slides while carrying bags
After passengers used the emergency slides to escape a smoke-filled cabin while carrying their hand bags, and ATSB investigation criticized Qantas’ safety video. It was implemented in response to a…
SpiceJet pilots suspended after landing turboprop on wrong runway
Two SpiceJet pilots have been temporarily suspended from active duty after landing the low-cost carrier’s de Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop on the wrong runway at India’s Belgaum Airport (IXG). The…
Verizon, AT&T agree to delay some 5G deployment until mid-2023
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that Verizon Communications and AT&T have voluntarily agreed to delay some C-Band 5G usage until July 2023 as air carriers work to retrofit airplanes…
Ill pilot stuck in toilet causes easyjet flight to do emergency landing
An easyJet plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Edinburgh Airport as the pilot was being ill in the toilet. EasyJet flight U26938 was reportedly forced to request…
Indian airline fined after pilot lands plane without training
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a fine of 1 million Indian rupees (US$12,892) on a private airline for violating safety regulations, reported Xinhua, quoting officials of the…
Following the deadly crash, Nepal changes Flying Rules
The Nepali aviation regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made drastic changes to existing flight rules and permits, in attempt to prevent another crash in the country. CAAN…
INCIDENT| British Airways Boeing 777 declared an emergency due to a pressurisation problem
British Airways flight #BA67 returned to London due to a technical issue. The Boeing 777 (reg. G-STBB) to Philadelphia declared an emergency due to a pressurisation problem. The aircraft turned…