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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Near-perfect landing': hot air balloon guided down on to Bedford street

A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a Bedford residential street; bystanders secured it and no one was injured.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

The Important Safety Reason Why Flight Attendants Ask You to Open the Window Shade During Takeoff and Landing

Window shades must be raised during takeoff and landing to ensure visibility for passengers and crew, improving situational awareness and evacuation chances during high-risk phases.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Drone flew 10 metres from Heathrow plane over central London in terrifying near miss

A large triangular drone nearly collided with an Airbus A320 over central London at 9,200 ft, briefly filling the windshield and blocking the pilots' view.
#drug-impairment
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Fury as Spirit Airlines sends a passenger jet THROUGH Hurricane Erin

'Safety is always our top priority. Our Pilots followed procedures and Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions while en route to San Juan (SJU).'
Travel
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

WATCH: Plane's Engine Bursts Into Flames in Midair, Terrified Passenger Sent Goodbye Texts'

A Boeing 757 made an emergency landing in Italy after one engine caught fire midair with 273 passengers onboard.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Why do air disasters keep happening in African skies? DW 08/18/2025

In recent months, Africa's skies have been under intense scrutiny as a series of fatal crashes have raised questions over pilot training, regulatory enforcement, maintenance standards, weather preparedness and other key issues pertaining to the safety of continent's aviation industry.
US news
#emergency-procedures
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

A brazen attack on air safety is underway - here's what's at stake

A mid-air collision in January exposed a failure in regulatory enforcement, essential for ensuring aviation safety.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Pilots Aren't Allowed to Eat the Same Meal During a Flight-and It's for This Very Important Safety Reason

Pilots must eat different in-flight meals to mitigate the risk of foodborne illness during flights.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Breeze Airways flight delayed 7 hours after diverting due to an 'unruly' skateboard-waving passenger

An unruly passenger on Breeze Airways flight 704 disrupted a cross-country journey, yelling racial slurs and waving a skateboard, leading to a diversion.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

What Happens When a Pilot Gets Sick or Dies Mid-flight?

While pilots rarely get sick mid-flight, incidents do occur. Most pilots assess their fitness prior to flying using the FAA's IMSAFE Checklist to ensure they are healthy.
Miscellaneous
#boeing
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

NTSB faults Boeing for lack of safety protocols in 737 Max door plug blowout

Safety and quality control failures led to a door plug blowout on a Boeing 737 Max during flight.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Drones delivering coffee? Trump administration wants more companies using UAVs

The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms.
US news
#turbulence
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Night vision goggles may have hampered Army helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB

Night vision goggles hindered helicopter pilots' visibility, contributing to the collision with a passenger jet.
Cars
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

How Boeing is quietly betting on a 'brilliant' 39-year old engineer-and setting the stage for a turnaround

Brian Yutko is now leading product development at Boeing, focusing on engineering advancements and new aircraft designs.
#midair-collision
#plane-crash
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
California

Three Dead After Twin Engine Plane Crashes Near Point Pinos Lighthouse Off Monterey Coast

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
California

Three Dead After Twin Engine Plane Crashes Near Point Pinos Lighthouse Off Monterey Coast

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Southwest flight from Burbank drops hundreds of feet to avoid possible collision

A Southwest flight descended abruptly to avoid a mid-air collision, leading to passenger alarm.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Russia tried stretching the service life of its aging An-24 planes past 50 years. One just crashed with dozens on board.

A Russian An-24 plane crashed in the Amur region, carrying 42 passengers and seven crew members, with no survivors found.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

"The Grass at Airports," by Fabio Morabito

At airports, grass is the star, because there can be no bushes or trees, which attract birds, and no flowers either, because they attract too many bugs.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Could my power bank start a fire on board a plane? Here are the rules and the risks

Virgin Australia is considering rule changes regarding lithium batteries after a fire on a flight was allegedly caused by a passenger's power bank.
Travel
#air-traffic-control
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Passenger dies on SFO-bound flight

A Turkish Airlines flight bound for San Francisco was diverted after a passenger died over Greenland, landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Deadly collisions: how airports try (and fail) to keep birds out of plane engines

Every day, birds and airplanes collide, accounting for approximately 19,000 incidents across nearly 800 US airports in 2023, costing airlines an estimated $461 million.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Pilot makes 'aggressive maneuver' to avoid collision with B-52 bomber

A passenger jet landing in North Dakota performed a "go-around" to avoid colliding with an Air Force B-52, according to the commercial pilot's comments posted to social media.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Delta regional jet pilot apologizes to passengers for aggressive maneuver' to avoid a B-52 bomber

Pilot of Delta regional jet made a hard turn to avoid a near collision with a US Air Force B-52 bomber.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Dangerous moment laser targets police helicopter flying over city

A police helicopter was targeted by a green laser while flying over Liverpool, resulting in the arrest of two teenagers aged 16 and 13.
UK news
#air-india
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What we know so far about Air India crash investigation

An Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off, killing 260 people, with the preliminary investigation indicating a sudden fuel cutoff caused total power loss.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, report reveals

Fuel control switches were switched from 'run' to 'cutoff' causing an Air India plane crash shortly after takeoff.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK lifts restrictions on Pakistan airlines after five-year ban

The UK lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, enabling them to resume flights, reflecting improvements in aviation safety.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UK lifts five-year ban on Pakistani airlines DW 07/16/2025

The five-year flight ban on Pakistani airlines was lifted by Britain after significant improvements in aviation safety standards were recognized.
Cars
fromeuronews
1 month ago

India orders airlines to inspect Boeing models after Air India crash

Airlines operating Boeing aircraft must inspect fuel control switches after a crash investigation revealed they were turned off, cutting engine fuel supply.
#air-india-crash
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Fuel to Air India jet engines was cut off moments before crash, prompting confusion between pilots

fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Fuel to Air India jet engines was cut off moments before crash, prompting confusion between pilots

#boeing-787
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US news

Fuel switches cut off just before deadly Air India crash, early report says

Preliminary investigation does not assign blame for Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people in June.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Cars

First crash of Boeing's 787 model comes weeks after $1.1bn 737 Max payout

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad raises safety questions amid previous FAA investigations and incidents.
Boeing's confidence in the 787 contrasts with past issues faced by the 737 Max.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

First crash of Boeing's 787 model comes weeks after $1.1bn 737 Max payout

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad raises safety questions amid previous FAA investigations and incidents.
Boeing's confidence in the 787 contrasts with past issues faced by the 737 Max.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Reason Planes Dim the Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing

Dimming cabin lights during takeoff and landing enhances passengers' safety by allowing their eyes to adjust to darkness.
#ntsb
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Chicago Blackhawks

Boeing didn't train factory staff well enough in the lead up to the Alaska Airlines 737 Max blowout, NTSB says

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Chicago Blackhawks

Boeing didn't train factory staff well enough in the lead up to the Alaska Airlines 737 Max blowout, NTSB says

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Air India flight from UK diverted to Saudi Arabia due to bomb threat

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UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Bad news for nervous fliers! Severe turbulence set to get even WORSE

Based on their findings, the scientists are calling for air safety authorities and airlines to be 'more vigilant during takeoff and landing in a warming world.'
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Flying in the new age of conflict the hotspots diverting flights and leaving pilots blind

Over years of flying, it had been drilled into the crew to pull back on the controls when such an alarm sounded, but on this occasion the pilot took no action. The crew were prepared for their system to make spurious warnings and knew from experience they were still flying at a safe altitude.
UK news
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Flight From SFO to Rome Diverted to Iceland For Mechanical Issue

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome had to be diverted Sunday after an unexplained mechanical issue, making an emergency landing eight hours into the flight.
Manchester United
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Video shows helicopter rolling on its side during landing attempt in Michigan; FAA investigating

No injuries reported after helicopter mishap during landing in Clay Township, MI.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Air India crash underscores risks of country's infrastructure boom

Many of us have been pointing out that you are announcing growth, but we are terribly behind on safety, said Mohan Ranganathan, a former instructor pilot and aviation safety consultant.
UK news
#boeing-787-dreamliner
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
US news

Is It Safe to Fly Boeing 787 Dreamliners?

The recent Air India crash raises significant safety concerns regarding Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
London startup

Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad with more than 240 people on board

A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad marks a tragic incidence, with rescue efforts underway for over 240 passengers on board.
London startup
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Air India flight crashes in Ahmedabad with more than 240 people on board

A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad marks a tragic incidence, with rescue efforts underway for over 240 passengers on board.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Flying After a Fall

This tragedy didn't just rattle the aviation industry. It quietly reached into the lives of those who fly—for love, work, or home.
Mental health
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A flight to nowhere U-turned over the Atlantic when the airline realized it needed maintenance

KLM flight KL691 returned to Amsterdam mid-flight due to a maintenance deadline needing to be met.
#air-travel
UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Is flying getting more dangerous? Why so many planes are crashing

2025 is one of the deadliest years for air travel, with over 460 fatalities in six months.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines is adding cockpit alerts on all 700 of its Boeing 737s to help prevent runway incidents

The alert system warns pilots if they're too fast, too high, or on the wrong runway.
Marketing tech
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Aviation rivalry: How Airbus has pulled ahead of Boeing DW 06/16/2025

Air travel, despite being statistically safe, is vulnerable to rare but tragic accidents.
Boeing has reported significant financial losses and is trailing behind Airbus in aircraft deliveries.
UK news
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims crashes in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing 7

A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand tragically killed seven Hindu pilgrims shortly after takeoff due to suspected poor weather conditions.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Traveler Was Woken Up on a Red-eye Flight After a Neighbor Started 'Slapping' His Head-and It Happened More Than Once

Disruptive behavior among airline passengers is increasingly common, with incidents rising sharply and causing distress during flights.
Angular
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Japan protests to China after dangerous' moves by warplanes over Pacific

Japan protests China's J-15 warplanes for risky maneuvers near its surveillance aircraft in the Pacific.
#faa
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Senators grill Trump's FAA nominee over past effort to alter pilot certification rule

Bedford's priority as FAA head would be public safety amid ongoing safety concerns and air traffic control system challenges.
fromTheregister
2 months ago
Tech industry

US air traffic control uses floppy disks for backup

FAA's air traffic control still relies on outdated technology like floppy disks, necessitating urgent modernization.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Senators grill Trump's FAA nominee over past effort to alter pilot certification rule

Bedford's priority as FAA head would be public safety amid ongoing safety concerns and air traffic control system challenges.
Typography
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Celebrate an American Hero with the Miracle of the Mojave T-Shirt on the Consequence Shop

The article promotes a T-shirt inspired by aviation safety and communication issues in cockpits.
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