Air Safety

The U.K.’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released its final report on a “serious incident” involving a British Airways Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

CNN reported that the Black Hawk crew “did not proceed directly to the Pentagon” and instead “took a scenic route around,” per the FAA. 

Silva, who worked as a flight attendant at United before becoming a pilot, has not announced whether he plans to appeal the decision.

In June 2023, Delta flight 1092 successfully landed in Charlotte, North Carolina, despite its nose landing gear failing to deploy. 

Envoy Air, a subsidiary of American Airlines, is using virtual reality software to help pilots simulate walkarounds and flight deck checklists.

After a decade of suspension, Thailand’s airlines could resume service to the U.S. in the near future after a safety rating change.

CEO Robert Isom said he’d like to see the FAA restrict this mix of fixed-wing and helicopter traffic at other congested airports.

Legislators are calling for the Federal Aviation Administration to address “considerable concerns” over aircraft operation around DCA.

The aircraft – registered as N807NW – was operating flight 1213 to Atlanta when a fire was reported while the jet was leaving the gate.

Probe comes after two different recommendations from Federal Aviation Administration branches on addressing LEAP-1B engine smoke.