After a series of standard operations, an air traffic controller receives a radio call from a small aircraft indicating uncertainty about the extension of its landing gear. To ensure safety, the controller arranges for a visual inspection by instructing the pilot to fly low by the tower. Following confirmation of the gear’s position, the aircraft … Read more
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