Aviation safety faced a turbulent start to the year, marked by a runway collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport and a door plug malfunction aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, both making headlines within days of each other. These incidents, along with four additional fatal accidents involving regional and business aircraft in subsequent weeks, have … Read more
Facing intense scrutiny following an incident in which a door plug blew out on a 737 Max over Oregon, Boeing announced on Monday that it is retracting a request for a safety exemption crucial to certify a new model of the plane. Last year, the company sought permission from federal regulators to commence deliveries of … Read more
Philip Baum, an aviation security expert and founder of DISPAX World, recently found himself on an uncomfortable flight, seated next to a visibly drunk passenger. Despite the flight crew denying the passenger further alcohol, he managed to sneak more from the trolley, leading to disruptive behavior that included pulling out nails, bleeding, and an overpowering … Read more
Headlines of fiery runways and ripped doors can rattle even the most seasoned traveler’s nerves. But is sky high anxiety justified? While statistics paint a safe picture – “you’d have to fly every day for thousands of years for a serious accident,” says AirAdvisor CEO Anthony Radchenko – concerns linger. Can you, the average passenger, … Read more
A domestic flight operated by Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) had to return to its departure airport after a crack was discovered in the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 plane. The incident occurred approximately 40 minutes after takeoff, with the crack found in the “second window from the right out of six windows … Read more
In wintry weather conditions at Japan’s New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, a Korean Air plane clipped wings with a Cathay Pacific jet on Tuesday. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in the incident that took place around 5:30 p.m., involving a Korean Air jet with 289 passengers and crew and an empty Cathay Pacific plane. … Read more
An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bozeman, Montana, took a dramatic turn when it was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, following an altercation involving a disruptive passenger. The incident, which occurred mid-flight, led to the arrest of Keith Edward Fagiana, 61, who now faces charges of interference with a flight crew. According to court documents … Read more
A stowaway was discovered alive but in critical condition in the undercarriage bay of an Air Algeria airplane at Paris Orly airport on Thursday morning, December 28, as reported by a security source familiar with the situation, according to Reuters. The individual was found to be in a life-threatening condition and was promptly transported to … Read more