Inside the New Tech That May Help Reduce Runway Incursions
With serious runway incursions increasing in the U.S., the new onboard technology is being touted as the ‘next big thing’ in aviation.
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Cascade of Events Led to Last Year’s Austin Incursion
A series of critical events led to a near collision involving a Southwest Boeing 737 and FedEx 767 last year in Austin, Texas.
NTSB: Interruptions, Multitasking Cause of JFK Near Collision
The incident prompted a call from the safety agency for cockpit voice recorders to be required to cover the last 25 hours of audio instead of two hours.
Emirates Integrates New Turbulence Monitoring Solution
By integrating the IATA Turbulence Aware Platform with Lido mPilot, a mobile navigation solution, Emirates empowers pilots with real-time turbulence data.
United Gets FAA Green Light to Again Certify Aircraft, Add New Routes
United can once again certify aircraft and add routes after a nearly two-month-long FAA-mandated pause due to safety concerns.
United Postpones Launch of Two New Routes Amid Increased FAA Oversight
United says it is delaying the launch of two new international routes due to increased Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight.
NTSB Chair Calls Out Sensationalized Aviation Headlines
Amid a flurry of recent headlines around commercial aviation incidents, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is speaking out against ‘sensationalism.’
Finnair Starts Weighing Passengers For Accurate Balance Calculations
Finnish airline Finnair has launched a unique initiative to ensure safe and efficient takeoffs by voluntarily weighing passengers and their carry-on luggage.
Green Laser Incidents Continue Near Boston
These events, affecting Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta Air Lines within a 24-hour span, underscore the dangers of laser strikes on aircraft.
South Africa’s Aviation Authority Grounds Comair’s Flight Operations Indefinitely
Comair Limited — a British Airways franchisee — which also operates Kulula Airlines in South Africa had its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) suspended indefinitely. The carrier failed to adequately demonstrate to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) that its risk and safety management systems are up to scratch. What was supposed to be a […]
