FlyDubai Incident Sparks Global Pilot Vetting Review
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.
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US Coast Guard Searches for Missing Ontario-Based Air Ambulance
A Latitude Air Ambulance Gulfstream G100 went missing early Saturday while en route to Boston. U.S. and Canadian authorities are conducting a search.
NTSB: 21 Air Crew Did Not Receive Required Wind Data Before Crash
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 Acquires Sepang Aircraft Engineering
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has moved to bolster its regional maintenance footprint by acquiring Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus.
Pegasus Airlines Finalizes Smartwings Group Acquisition
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.
Animawings Seeks Insolvency, Returns A220 Fleet
Romanian airline Animawings has filed for insolvency, moving to restructure its finances and remove its entire Airbus A220 fleet from service.
Flydubai Incident Revives Debate Over Cockpit Surveillance
Following a serious mid-air altercation on a flydubai flight, aviation authorities are debating the necessity of mandatory cockpit video recording systems to bolster pilot safety.
Boeing Awarded US Navy F/A-XX Fighter Contract
Boeing has been selected to develop the US Navy’s next-generation carrier-based fighter, marking a significant consolidation of military aircraft design.
Flydubai Flight Diverts Following In-Flight Altercation
A Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a mid-air altercation between flight crew necessitated an emergency response.
US Navy Investigates EA-18G Recovery Mishap Aboard USS Eisenhower
Two aircrew successfully ejected from a US Navy EA-18G Growler during recovery operations on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Four sailors sustained injuries.