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forbes.compolitics6 hrs ago
Delta jet aborts landing after coming within 300 feet of American plane at Boston airport
A Delta flight from Dallas aborted its landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday after coming within roughly 300 feet of an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Software Fix Delayed Until Mid-2028
A software update for the Boeing 737 MAX 8 will not reach the full global fleet until mid-2028. The change addresses engine oil fumes that entered cabins after bird strikes in 2023.
onemileatatime.comworld17 days agoUpdated
Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Nose Gear Collapses While Parked at Frankfurt Gate, No Injuries
A Lufthansa-operated Boeing 787-9 suffered collapsed front landing gear while parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday. The incident occurred on the ground and no injuries were reported.
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TechCrunchtechnology20 days ago
Windborne 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.
Nprtechnology22 days ago
NTSB 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.
nbcnews.comsports4 days ago
FBI 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.comworld27 days ago
Airlines 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.
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Engadgettechnology29 days ago
NTSB 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.
The Guardianpolitics32 days ago
Russian 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…
NPRworld33 days ago
NTSB 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.comworld34 days ago
South 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.twworld37 days ago
Senators 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.comworld37 days ago
Senators 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…
thehindu.comworld38 days ago
Latvian 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 Independentworld39 days ago
NTSB 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.comworld40 days ago
Air 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.compolitics40 days ago
FAA 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…
Newsweekworld40 days ago
Person 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…
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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.
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Washington Examinerpolitics42 days ago
FAA 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 Newsworld45 days ago
15 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.comtechnology49 days ago
United 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…
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The Bbcworld55 days ago
Plane 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.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld59 days ago
NTSB 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…
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New York Postpolitics60 days ago
FAA: 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…
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Investigation 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…
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Jetstar 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…
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Icelandair 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.
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Airline 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.
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Aircraft 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…
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Lawsuit 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…