Aviation Incident

The FAA is replacing 1980s-era technology and floppy disks with a new digital system at 435 facilities across the United States by 2028

A strike at Bari airport is expected to affect air traffic today (Friday, November 6). The Italian aviation authority confirms that the strike will take place between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM

The FAA is looking for engineers to support its commercial space oversight work, with recruitment sessions scheduled through December 1

A new airline route inaugurated this week connects Doha, Bogota and Caracas, marking a breakthrough in air links between the Persian Gulf region and South America

A nationwide strike is disrupting transportation in France today (Thursday), with a significant reduction in train traffic to Charles de Gaulle Airport and the closure of central stations in Paris

American aircraft manufacturer and aircraft leasing group Avolon announced the completion of an order for 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, the largest of its kind from the lessor

Ryanair urges Germany to reduce passenger taxes, security and ATC fees, pointing to Kassel Airport as an example of how lower costs can attract airline investment

Copenhagen Airport reports 4% year-on-year increase and sixth consecutive month of more than 3 million passengers

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has resumed lava activity, prompting an orange aviation alert. Scientists forecast stronger lava fountains by November 7

Air Canada will launch a seasonal route from Montreal to Monterey in May 2027, making Vancouver service annual. The Mexican city will also be connected to all 3 of the airline's major hubs in Canada

Last month, a Ryanair aircraft suffered an engine failure after departing Thessaloniki, seriously injuring a passenger. The NSTB has issued a preliminary report with the cause of the incident

Air India and aviation authorities are investigating after flight AI2379 from Phuket experienced a sudden altitude drop, injuring 17 onboard

BEA has opened an investigation after a fatal accident involving a parachutist and a Cessna 208 Caravan at Frétoy-le-Château on May 24, 2026

The FAA has reported several aviation incidents in New Jersey over the weekend, including a United Airlines aircraft striking a light pole and a bakery truck, and a small plane crash

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

Flight UA613 from Lagos, to Washington D.C. had to return to its origin after a technical malfunction and unusual movement of the plane caused injuries to the six. United Airlines: "The company is working in cooperation with aviation authorities in the U.S. and Nigeria to understand the circumstances of this unusual incident."