The NTSB investigation determined that the left engine and wing attachment system separated seconds after takeoff due to severe fatigue cracks in a critical component. The cracks had previously been identified but were not considered a safety hazard, and they spread across 75% of the surface in the pylon's rear attachment bearing, leading to the separation of the engine and pylon from the wing
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?
Birmingham Airport was closed for safety reasons, and many passengers spent the night there: "Our runway has reopened on a reduced basis." Amsterdam Airport has also been dealing with the effects of the harsh weather for several days, and many flights have been canceled
Hundreds of thousands of passengers per day and unprecedented traffic volumes are placing Dubai Airport at its busiest period in its history, requiring extensive operational preparedness to maintain continuity and safety during the peak period
Bears are increasingly spotted in Romanian cities and resorts, raising safety concerns as encounters grow more frequent and sometimes turn deadly. Experts: “Romania has the largest brown bear population in Europe"
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
Meet Flexrotor, Airbus' new solution for European coast guard units. Small, smart, and capable of taking off from a particularly small surface. What else can it do?
IATA is requesting clarification and a solution from the government of Venezuela to ensure the continuity and safety of flights between the country and the rest of the world. The U.S. and Spain have issued warnings and suspended flights to the country
According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2024 was one of the most challenging years in recent decades for turbulence-related injuries. It also notes that out of 123 severely injured airplane passengers in the past decade, only one was wearing a seatbelt
**Airline Implements Safety Measures**
Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks
