All Safety articles
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NewsFAA proposes requiring airlines inspect 787s for fatigue caused by ‘shim gaps’
The US regulator has issued a proposed airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 787s for fatigue cracks stemming from manufacturing errors involving oversized gaps between structural components, the latest action addressing quality issues at Boeing.
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NewsUS Air Force KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq killing all aboard
A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 tanker has crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, with US Central Command confirming the incident was not caused by hostile action or friendly fire.
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NewsUS aviation industry seeks 2032 deadline extension for 5G-related altimeter upgrades
The US aviation industry is pressing the Federal Aviation Administration to extend until mid-2032 the deadline for upgrading 58,600 radio altimeters across 41,000 aircraft to withstand interference from 5G cellular signals, citing supply chain constraints and unrealistic production timelines.
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NewsFiring of NTSB member Todd Inman comes amid battle in Washington over ADS-B
The unusual firing comes as Congress debates aviation safety legislation responding to the deadly January 2025 midair collision in Washington, DC.
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NewsPilot distraction amid recurring maintenance issue led to 2024 Jetstream crash in Canada: TSB
Pilots of a British Aerospace Jetstream 32 that crashed in Canada’s Northwest Territories in January 2024 were likely distracted by a recurring landing gear malfunction, causing them to miss a critical altitude loss that killed six people, investigators conclude.
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NewsCuba warns of jet fuel unavailability through early April
Cuba has extended jet fuel shortage warnings at 10 airports through 4 April, as fuel supply constraints stemming from US sanctions on Venezuelan oil shipments continue to force airlines to cancel services to the Caribbean nation.
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NewsRTX pitches technology ecosystem for US air traffic control overhaul
Collins Aerospace parent RTX is positioning itself to capture a significant share of the US government’s $12.5 billion air traffic control modernisation effort, offering an integrated technology platform that combines radar, avionics intelligence and automation systems. The company has already secured a $438 million contract to replace 612 radar systems.
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NewsUnited 787 evacuated at Los Angeles after suspected engine fire
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 returned to Los Angeles International airport shortly after departure on 2 March, with passengers evacuating via emergency slides following a suspected engine fire on the GEnx-powered widebody.
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NewsInvestigators probe fatal Bolivian C-130H crash
Bolivian authorities are investigating the crash of an air force Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules at El Alto airport on 27 February that killed 22 people, including eight crew members, with investigators focusing on weather conditions and aircraft loading at one of the world’s highest airports.
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NewsDubai International damaged as Iran fires retaliatory missiles, flight cancellations mount
A terminal at Dubai International has been damaged and four workers injured after Iran launched missile strikes against UAE and neighbouring states on 28 February, prompting widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.
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NewsUSA’s latest ADS-B legislation faces new opposition – from the NTSB
The US National Transportation Safety Board has declined to support proposed aviation safety legislation, arguing the ALERT Act fails to fully address recommendations from its investigation into the January 2025 fatal midair collision near Washington Reagan National airport.
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NewsFAA orders urgent inspections after cracks discovered on 757s with winglets
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect 156 US-registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days, after cracks were discovered in wing panels during maintenance checks.
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NewsAmerican signals plan to restore Venezuela flights as US officials move to lift commercial ban
American Airlines has positioned itself to be the first US airline to resume passenger service to Venezuela following the Trump administration’s directive to re-open the country’s airspace to commercial flights.
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NewsNTSB simulation shows Black Hawk barely visible before fatal collision with CRJ700
A digital recreation of the fatal January 2025 collision between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 and US Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington shows the military rotorcraft was nearly impossible to see against city lights when the crash occurred.
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NewsUS Air Force partners with Stanford University to test cockpit AI
The US Air Force has partnered with Stanford University to evaluate an artificial intelligence cockpit assistant designed to reduce pilot workload during high-stress situations such as in-flight emergencies and system diagnostics.
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NewsPD-8 engine passes bird-impact testing at Saturn facility
Russia’s Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine for the Yakovlev SJ-100 has passed bird-impact testing, advancing its certification progress. The engine is intended to replace the PowerJet SaM146 introduced on the Superjet 100, the predecessor of the import-substituted SJ-100. United Engine states that the powerplant “confirmed its stable operation” during the simulated bird-strike. ...
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NewsFAA finalises ban on most helicopter flights near Reagan National airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a permanent ban on most helicopter operations in airspace surrounding Ronald Reagan Washington National airport, formalising restrictions introduced after last year’s midair collision that killed 67 people.
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NewsIndiGo A320neo engine failure traced to maintenance assembly error
A maintenance assembly error during a shop visit led to extensive internal damage in a Pratt & Whitney PW1127G engine powering an IndiGo A320neo, forcing the aircraft to return to Amritsar in February 2023, investigators have concluded.
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NewsUnited A321neo suffers nosewheel separation after hard crosswind landing
A United Airlines Airbus A321neo lost a nosewheel tyre after a hard landing in strong crosswinds at Orlando International airport on 18 January, temporarily closing the runway. All 206 occupants were uninjured.
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NewsSharp Airlines crew departed with pitot covers still fitted
The crew of a Sharp Airlines Fairchild SA227 freighter departed Townsville in darkness and rain without removing pitot tube covers, leading to erroneous airspeed readings during the 10 February flight, Australia’s safety bureau reports.