Aviation News & Insights

Boeing is working through extensive modification requirements for its early-build 777-9 aircraft, complicating delivery schedules as certification approaches.

A Nigerian military ATR-42 transport aircraft has crashed in the Igbokoda region of Ondo state while en route to Lagos.

A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 transport aircraft with 32 people on board has crashed in Ondo State. Search and rescue operations are currently underway.

New details regarding a flydubai co-pilot under investigation suggest a history of planned interference, raising questions about international vetting.

Investigators have identified the co-pilot involved in the recent FlyDubai flight attack as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national previously flagged as a security risk by Oman Air. Despite prior concerns over extremist views, he was hired by the airline, raising critical questions about international pilot vetting standards and the efficacy of information-sharing between carriers.

New reports reveal the suspect in the recent FlyDubai cockpit attack was previously flagged as a security risk, forcing a wider look at international aviation screening standards.

A Latitude Air Ambulance Gulfstream G100 went missing early Saturday while en route to Boston. U.S. and Canadian authorities are conducting a search.

The NTSB has released its preliminary report on the 21 Air Boeing 767 runway overrun at Miami, citing a failure to relay required wind velocity and direction.

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has moved to bolster its regional maintenance footprint by acquiring Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus.

Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Smartwings Group, gaining a diverse fleet of 39 aircraft and increasing its market share in Central and Eastern Europe.