Pilot Incident

Two helicopters collided near McMinnville, Oregon, killing three people, including a flight instructor and a student pilot. Federal investigators are examining the crash

Canada’s TSB released its report on a fatal Robinson R44 helicopter crash in Quebec. Toxicology indicated the pilot was under the influence of alcohol

A French Air Force Mirage 2000D crashed while returning from a mission in the Meurthe-et-Moselle region. On board were a fighter pilot and a weapons systems officer

The FAA is seeking a $351,000 civil penalty against a US aviation company over 37 alleged violations involving unauthorized passenger-carrying flights

Marriott is supporting a Massachusetts pilot testing ropeless lobster gear designed to reduce fishing-line risks to endangered whales and marine wildlife

Unlocking the future of flights: North Carolina has launched eVTOL, advancing aircraft tests under a federal pilot program focused on medical transport and regional connectivity

New Texas flight demonstrations will test electric aircraft and future air taxi operations connecting Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston

The FAA has conducted its first remotely piloted eVTOL test under the eIPP, using Elroy Air's Chaparral cargo aircraft in Louisiana

TAROM will join BIAS 2026 with a Boeing 737 formation flight, pilot meet-and-greets, aviation activities, food tastings, free postcards, and special promotions

United has expanded its Denver Flight Training Center with 40 new CAE training devices, bringing the facility to 86 devices and 860 pilots daily

British Airways is reviewing crew accommodation in Hyderabad after three pilots reportedly became ill before a flight to London

The airline's plane, en route from Zurich to Seoul, was diverted to Kazakhstan after the co-pilot fell ill during the flight. Three doctors on board provided first aid, the co-pilot was treated, and the airline set a new date for the flight

EasyJet pilot suspended after being found intoxicated and undressed at a Cape Verde hotel. EasyJet's response to PassportNews: "Upon hearing of the incident, the pilot was immediately suspended, following our protocols, pending investigation"