The world’s most dangerous airports feature challenging runways that test pilots’ skills and precision. Notable examples include Barra International Airport in Scotland, where flights align with tidal patterns, and Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Nepal, perched at high elevation with a short …
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the sudden death of First Officer Armaan, a 35-year-old Air India Express pilot, after a flight from Srinagar to Delhi. The probe, led by Deputy Director Vishal Yadav, …
The FAA has proposed a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) to address safety concerns regarding corrosion in the lavatories of Boeing 787 aircraft models 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10. This corrosion, caused by the interaction of aluminum and carbon fiber, could lead …
Delta Air Lines experienced three cabin pressurization emergencies between April 6 and April 10, 2025, raising safety concerns. The most significant incident involved Flight DL17, which had to make an emergency landing in Dublin due to a pressurization fault while …
A SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight attendant was detained at Arlanda Airport for failing an alcohol screening before a flight to Copenhagen in March 2025. Her blood alcohol content was measured at 0.26 per mille, exceeding Sweden’s legal limit of 0.2 …
The UK’s Department of Transport (DoT) is delaying permission for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to resume flights to UK airports due to ongoing safety concerns, despite PIA receiving approval for EU operations. Recent incidents, including a closed runway landing and …
On January 24, 2025, United Airlines Flight 613, a Boeing 787-8, faced a serious incident over Africa, injuring 16 passengers and crew. The NTSB reported that two Inertial Reference Units (IRUs) failed, leading to a rapid altitude drop during the …
Italian authorities have exposed a major fraud involving substandard parts in Boeing 787 jets, linked to Italian manufacturer Manufacturing Process Specification (MPS). Investigators found that MPS allegedly used inferior metals instead of required alloys, compromising the integrity of components in …
A near-miss incident at Chicago Midway Airport on February 25, 2025, involved a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8H4, operating flight WN2504, and an unauthorized Flexjet business jet. The Southwest flight, preparing to land, executed a go-around maneuver to avoid a collision, …
South Korean aviation authorities reported 13 aircraft fires linked to electronic device batteries from 2020 to 2024, highlighting safety concerns with lithium-ion batteries. Nine incidents involved power banks, while mobile phones and e-cigarettes caused one fire each. A recent fire …
