aviation safety

The European Aviation Safety Agency warns of threats from missiles and air defense systems and recommends avoiding flying in certain areas

A drone hit a fuel tank near the airport early this morning. Flight operations were halted for several hours "to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff." Several flights were diverted to an alternative airport, Emirates is operating on a partial schedule only

airBaltic updates that, in accordance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's guidelines, the aircraft may only fly with crew for its transfer to a new location

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its air safety guidelines for conflict zones: airlines are asked to take precautions until March 6, 2026

The European Aviation Safety Agency warns airlines: "Unpredictable state responses and the potential activation of SAM systems creates a high risk to civil flights operating at all altitudes and flight levels." CZIB extended until March 31, 2026

During a July 2024 departure from Milan, a LATAM 777 tail struck the runway due to a major weight miscalculation. The aircraft made a safe return, but the damage was serious enough to convince authorities to reclassify it as an "accident". Here are ANSV's official findings

The US Secretary of Transportation and the head of the Federal Aviation Administration have unveiled a wide-ranging organizational reform designed to strengthen safety, accelerate innovation, and advance a new air traffic management system

AirlineRatings has published a ranking of the safest airlines in the world, as well as the safest low-cost carriers for 2026. So who came in first place?

Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff

Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink