Aviation safety, accidents, and incident reports
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new rules that would require US aircraft operators to replace or upgrade roughly 58,600 radio altimeters, at… The post FAA proposes radar altimeter replacements that could cost US aviation $4.5B appeared first on AeroTime.
Victim's parents allege security failures and communication lapses led to death on tarmac.
A fatal helicopter crash in central Arizona has renewed concerns about the effectiveness of the Federal Aviation Administration’s… The post Deadly Arizona helicopter crash renews scrutiny of NOTAM system failures appeared first on AeroTime.
NASA has confirmed that SpaceX Crew-11 will return early from the International Space Station (ISS) due to concerns… The post NASA says SpaceX Crew-11 to return early from ISS in unprecedented evacuation appeared first on AeroTime.
Rotor-Lift, which last year lost a lucrative Tasmanian emergency medical services (EMS) contract to StarFlight, put its AOC up for sale late last year, with the page indicating expressions of interest were due by Christmas Day. It is as yet unknown if there has been any interest.
In April 2018, experienced pilot Philip O’Driscoll crashed his helicopter, a Bell UH-1H registered VH-HUE, during a lifting operation to move a large drill-rig in NSW’s Snowy Mountains.
TSB final report details deteriorating weather, improvised approaches and normalized deviations.
Rule aims to address aviation safety concerns tied to expanded wireless use in Upper C-band.
Report cites deficiencies in pilot training and post-maintenance procedures for the jets.
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging immediate action after two fatal crashes involving Hawker business jets during… The post NTSB urges urgent action after fatal Hawker stall test crashes appeared first on AeroTime.
Safety board issues urgent recommendations to Textron, FAA and NBAA following fatal accidents.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding a Jan. 2 accident near Telegraph Canyon.
It's rare to see a takeoff accident where frost is the only contributing factor.
Speaking to Sunrise, Angus Mitchell said the student pilot – identified in The Advertiser as 21-year-old Youngin Kim – was “very fortunate” to have escaped uninjured in the accident, which saw the Cessna 172M Skyhawk, understood to be registered VH-LGE, burst into flames, sparking a grass fire.
A small but important change can be found at the end of President Trump’s sweeping December 18, 2025, Executive Order, “Ensuring American Space Superiority.” The Executive Order removes the requirement for the United States government to make basic space situational awareness data and space traffic management services available “free of direct user fees,” instead saying […] The post No more free rides: it’s time to pay for space safety appeared first on SpaceNews.
The plane, identified as a Cessna 172, sparked a grass fire in the accident at around 12:30pm on Monday 5 December, leading to dramatic photos and video on social media. The pilot escaped uninjured, according to officials.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the airspace of Venezuela, warning operators not to operate within the affected airspace at all altitudes and flight levels, following US strikes. The Bulletin also urges operators to closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available... The post Press Release: EASA warns operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace appeared first on Runway Girl.
When you're on an IFR flight plan, it's a natural assumption that ATC is a big part of the safety of your flight.
SpaceX plans to lower the orbits of some of its Starlink satellites, a move the company says is intended to improve space safety following two recent incidents. The post SpaceX to lower orbits of some Starlink satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
A family from Virginia in the United States bound for Serbia with KLM has filed a federal lawsuit after alleging that their transatlantic journey aboard the airline turned into a distressing ordeal due to a bedbug infestation in the aircraft cabin. Romulo Albuquerque, his wife, Lisandra Garcia and their two children, Benicio and Lorenzo Albuquerque, travelled from Roanoke to Atlanta with Delta, after which they continued to Belgrade via Amsterdam with KLM. Roughly two hours into the overnight fl