All Safety articles – Page 3
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NewsPair of Endeavor CRJ900s heavily damaged in collision on LaGuardia taxiway
Images circulating on social media show significant damage to the nose and cockpit of one CRJ900, while the collision appeared to partially shear off the right wing of the other.
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NewsAlaska Air outlines vision for US air traffic control overhaul
The Seattle-headquartered airline company – parent of Alaska Airlines, Hawiian Airlines and Horizon Air – framed the country’s airspace issues in a 26 September report as part of a long-term trend of aircraft technology developing faster than ATC technology.
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NewsWestJet confirms passenger data accessed in June cybersecurity breach
Canadian carrier WestJet confirms a recent cybersecurity breach resulted in unauthorised access to some sensitive passenger information, though credit card details and passwords were uncompromised.
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NewsUS 747 operators step up aileron inspections following 2024 Kalitta Air incident
US operators of Boeing 747-400 freighters have intensified aileron inspections following recurring problems with attachment wear and damage, after a Kalitta Air incident revealed fractured components.
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NewsFAA restores Boeing authority to issue some 737 and 787 airworthiness certificates
The Federal Aviation Administration will return to Boeing limited authority to issue airworthiness certificates for some 737 Max and 787 aircraft from 29 September, marking another step in the manufacturer’s recovery following previous regulatory restrictions.
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NewsUnited hails FAA-ordered hourly flight cap at Newark
Flight frequencies at Newark Liberty International airport will be capped at 72 hourly through October 2026 under a final order from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsCommuteAir ERJ regional jet stopped by runway arrestor system after ‘long landing’: FAA
A CommuteAir-operated regional jet overran the runway at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport on 24 September and was stopped by a runway arrestor system, the latest example of those systems preventing more-severe accidents.
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NewsFAA urges airlines to discourage passengers from taking bags during evacuations
Federal Aviation Administration issues safety alert warning that passengers retrieving carry-on items during emergency evacuations significantly impedes procedures and increases injury risk.
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NewsIATA highlights failure of states to meet accident-reporting standards
IATA has called for action after calculating that final reports are yet to be published for 43% of commercial aviation accidents and incidents between 2018 and 2023
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NewsDelhi ATC workload led to double TCAS alerts between Vistara A320, Ethiopian 787
A controller’s heavy workload at Delhi airport led to two traffic collision alerts between a landing Vistara A320 and a departing Ethiopian Airways 787 in November 2023.
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NewsUnited 737 diverted to Osaka after cargo fire warning
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Cebu made an emergency landing in Osaka after pilots received a cockpit warning of a potential cargo hold fire.
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NewsFAA imposes penalties after lithium-ion batteries catch fire during air transport
Recent fires involving improperly shipped lithium-ion batteries on cargo aircraft prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to fine three companies for hazardous material violations.
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NewsRunway arrestor systems help stop two US business jets on 3 September
”Engineered material arrestor systems” stopped two business jets during separate runway overrun incidents at US airports on 3 September.
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NewsUS bill would direct FAA to protect major airports from drone threats
The US Congress is advancing legislation that would mandate the Federal Aviation Administration to roll out technologies designed to protect airports from unmanned aircraft systems.
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NewsFAA seeks contractor to lead US air traffic control modernisation
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a request for proposals from companies interested in managing its planned multi-billion-dollar modernisation of US air traffic control systems.
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NewsBoeing 737 Max crash victims’ families tell judge to reject non-prosecution deal
Relatives of those killed in two Boeing 737 Max crashes have asked a federal judge to reject a non-prosecution agreement that would end the US government’s criminal fraud case against the manufacturer.
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NewsNew study highlights increased turbulence risk as climate change fuels atmospheric instability
Airlines and their passengers look set for an increasingly bumpy ride in future as climate change makes the atmosphere less stable and raises the risk of clear-air turbulence, new research suggests.
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NewsALPA opposes IATA’s push for 67-year pilot retirement age
The Air Line Pilots Association has rejected IATA’s proposal to raise ICAO’s recommended pilot retirement age to 67, arguing that the US should maintain its current safety standards.
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NewsPolish F-16 pilot killed in Radom airshow rehearsal crash
A Polish air force Lockheed Martin F-16C pilot died when the jet crashed during rehearsals for the Radom airshow, prompting cancellation of the event scheduled for 30-31 August.
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NewsContaminated hydraulic fluid caused Alaska F-35A crash
A US Air Force investigation has determined that water-contaminated hydraulic fluid froze in extreme cold conditions, causing an F-35A to become uncontrollable before crashing in Alaska.