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nypost.comWindborne Systems Launches WeatherMesh 6 AI Weather Model
The startup's sixth model version produces hourly forecasts at 3 km resolution and outperforms the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting on surface temperature accuracy five days ahead.
NprNTSB Temporarily Restricts Docket Access After AI Reconstructs Audio From UPS Crash Spectrograms
The National Transportation Safety Board pulled thousands of investigation files offline last week after spectrogram images from UPS flight 2976 allowed reconstruction of cockpit voice recordings. The agency restored most dockets but left 41 under review.
usmagazine.comFBI Expands Drone Training for Local and State Police Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The FBI is increasing instruction for law enforcement agencies on countering unauthorized drones. The effort is tied to security preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
newser.comAirlines tighten rules on portable chargers after battery fires
Several carriers now ban in-flight use of power banks following recent incidents. Regulators in multiple countries have also updated limits on spare batteries carried in cabins.
EngadgetNTSB Removes Accident Reports After AI Voice Recreations Appear Online
The National Transportation Safety Board took its docket system offline after users converted spectrogram images from a UPS crash report into audio of the pilots' final moments. The agency cited federal restrictions on cockpit voice recordings and said it is reviewing the issue.
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news.google.comRussian Jet Flies Within Six Metres of RAF Spy Plane Over Black Sea
A Russian Su-27 conducted six passes close to an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint aircraft in mid-April, coming within six metres of the British plane. A second incident involving a Russian Su-35 triggered the RAF aircraft's emergency systems, including disabling its autopilot. UK officia…
NPRNTSB Opens Hearing on UPS MD-11 Crash That Killed 15 in Louisville
The National Transportation Safety Board began a two-day fact-finding hearing Tuesday into the November 2025 crash of UPS Flight 2976. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo plane reached only 30 feet before crashing into a recycling center near Louisville Muhammad Ali International A…
tass.comSouth Korean President Visits Jeju Air Crash Site and Orders Reinvestigation
President Lee Jae Myung visited the site of the December 2024 Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport on May 18, 2026. He directed authorities to conduct a thorough reinvestigation after additional victim remains were discovered following the initial probe.
focustaiwan.twSenators Duckworth and Baldwin Request FAA Data on Widebody Evacuation Testing and Flight Attendant Staffing Levels
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration for more answers on airplane evacuation testing and the impact of fewer flight attendants on some long-haul widebody flights. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on t…
msnbc.comSenators Ask FAA to Study Flight Attendant Staffing on Widebody Aircraft
Two Senate Democrats sent a letter to the FAA questioning the agency's approval of reduced flight attendant numbers on some long-haul widebody flights and the status of evacuation testing that was due in May 2025. The senators expressed concern that some aircraft configurations c…
riotimesonline.comAir Force Reserve Wing Rescues 11 From Downed Civilian Plane 80 Miles Off Florida
Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing assisted in the recovery of 11 survivors after a civilian aircraft went down in the Atlantic Ocean east of Melbourne, Florida. The operation marks another instance of the wing executing its core search-and-rescue mission for both military and civ…
thehindu.comLatvian Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Collapses Over Stray Drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after her governing coalition lost its majority when one party withdrew support. The withdrawal followed her decision to fire the defence minister over the handling of Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian airspace on 7 May. Officials…
The IndependentNTSB Urges Airlines to Add Realistic Smoke-in-Cockpit Training for Pilots
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that airlines develop realistic simulator training to prepare pilots for smoke filling the cockpit. The recommendation follows a 2023 incident in which a plane safely landed after a bird strike caused heavy smoke. The Federal A…
thehindu.comAir India Faces Leadership Change and Losses Ahead of Ahmedabad Crash Report
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is expected to release its final report within a month on the June 2025 crash of Air India flight AI-171 that killed 260 people. The airline's chief executive officer resigned last month as the carrier reported losses of $2.4 billion…
suasnews.comFAA Begins Aeronautical Study of Proposed 250-Foot Arch Near Reagan National Airport
The Department of Interior has requested that the Federal Aviation Administration evaluate potential risks from a proposed 279-foot-tall arch less than two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The structure would be built at the end of Memorial Bridge across from…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPerson Struck and Killed on Runway at Denver Airport, Prompting Frontier Flight Takeoff Abort and Evacuation
The Airbus A321 evacuated last week after smoke was reported in the cabin, with twelve passengers reporting minor injuries. Videos showed passengers retrieving belongings despite flight attendants' pleas, prompting safety expert warnings about evacuation delays. The National Tran…
EU Aviation Safety Agency Extends Existing Middle East Flight Restrictions Until May 2026
The EU Aviation Safety Agency extended the validity of flight warnings for the Middle East and Persian Gulf conflict zone until May 27, 2026. The decision maintains existing restrictions on civil aviation operations in the area. @disclosetv reported the extension.
Washington ExaminerFAA and Pentagon Validate AeroVironment LOCUST Laser Counter-Drone System Following White Sands Test
The high-energy laser demonstrated safe operation near civilian aircraft during an early March 2026 test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. AeroVironment announced the results Wednesday alongside FAA approval and expansion of a directed-energy pilot program to five milit…
ABC News15 New Lawsuits Filed Against UPS, Boeing, Others Following 2025 UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville
Fifteen civil lawsuits were filed in Jefferson Circuit Court on May 7, 2026, on behalf of more than 100 survivors, victims and impacted businesses. The suits allege negligence in dispatching an unairworthy McDonnell Douglas MD-11 that crashed seconds after takeoff from Louisville…
forbes.comUnited Airlines Boeing 767 Strikes Truck and Light Pole on Landing at Newark Airport
A United Airlines flight from Venice, Italy, collided with a tractor-trailer and highway light pole while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, injuring the truck driver but landing safely with no injuries on board. The National Transportation Safety Board l…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFAA Proposes Inspections for Cracks on All Boeing 757 Airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections of Boeing 757 airplanes for crack damage in fuselage frames. The directive addresses reports of cracks at existing repairs and could mandate repairs…
thehindu.comFAA Proposes Inspections for Bombardier Jets Over Loose Fasteners
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking requiring visual inspections of fasteners on certain Bombardier airplanes. The move addresses reports of missing or under-torqued parts that could compromise aircraft safety.
qz.comFAA Proposes Oxygen Limits on Airbus ETOPS Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to restrict extended operations on certain Airbus A330 airplanes due to insufficient flightcrew oxygen. The change would cap crew size at three for 180-minute diversions to prevent safety risks during long…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPlane Crash Near South Sudan's Capital Kills All 14 On Board
A small passenger plane crashed southwest of Juba in South Sudan, killing the pilot and 13 passengers. The civil aviation authority cited adverse weather and low visibility as a possible cause. The incident highlights ongoing aviation safety issues in the country.
winnipegfreepress.comNTSB Releases Preliminary Report on LaGuardia Airport Collision Killing Two Pilots
A preliminary NTSB report reveals communication breakdowns and a failed runway safety system in the March 22, 2026, crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots and injured 33 others. The report outlines radio warnings ignored by the fire truck crew and a non-acti…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFAA: Two Planes Come Within 350 Feet During JFK Approach, Avoid Collision
Two commercial flights came within 350 feet of each other during approach at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday afternoon. Air traffic controllers issued urgent corrections, and both planes landed safely. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incid…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewInvestigation Launched After Near-Collision at JFK Airport Involving American Airlines and Air Canada Jets
An investigation is underway following a near midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Air Canada jet at New York's JFK Airport. Anti-collision alarms sounded in both cockpits, prompting pilots to adjust their courses during landing attempts. The incident occurred…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJetstar Flight from Melbourne to Phuket Diverted Due to Passenger Incident
A Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Phuket, Thailand, was diverted to Perth on Sunday after a passenger's behavior prompted intervention by airline staff. Australian Federal Police removed the 37-year-old woman from the aircraft and charged her with offenses related to disorderly…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIcelandair Pilot Performs Unauthorized Low Flyover Over Hometown on Final Flight
An Icelandair pilot flew a Boeing 757 at low altitude over Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland, during a retirement flight from Frankfurt to Keflavik. The maneuver alarmed residents who feared a crash. The airline stated it would review the incident internally and reported it to police.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAirline to Limit Portable Chargers to One Per Passenger Starting April 20
An airline announced it will restrict passengers to carrying one lithium battery-powered portable charger on flights beginning April 20. The policy applies to devices used for charging electronics. This measure follows existing regulations on lithium batteries in aviation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAircraft Engineer Falls 35 Feet from Jet2 Plane at Manchester Airport
An aircraft engineer in his sixties fell approximately 35 feet from the rear door of a Jet2 passenger plane at Manchester Airport on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 8:05 a.m. as the plane prepared for departure to Tenerife. The engineer sustained multiple fractures…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLawsuit Alleges Frontier Airlines Passenger Groped Teenage Girl on Flight to Florida
A lawsuit filed by a 17-year-old girl claims a passenger on Frontier Airlines Flight 3855 groped her during a flight from Philadelphia to Orlando on April 29, 2024. The complaint states the passenger consumed five vodka drinks served by flight attendants despite signs of intoxica…