Sydney Airport Disruptions Test Air-Traffic Staffing Resilience
Unexpected controller absences disrupted Sydney flights on September 11, highlighting staffing risks as Australia prepares for more complex Sydney airspace.
Aviation Safety
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NTSB Releases Preliminary Cockpit Data From Fatal Miami Cargo-Plane Crash
Preliminary NTSB recorder data show a 158-knot touchdown, a go-around call and the final recorded sequence before Flight 7598 overran Miami International Airport’s Runway 30.
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FAA weighs discipline after LaGuardia controllers left early
The FAA is pursuing possible discipline against two LaGuardia controllers who reportedly left early before a deadly March collision. The NTSB has not assigned blame.
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South Korean Police Refer 7 Officials Over Jeju Air Crash Response
South Korean police referred seven transport officials to prosecutors over alleged misleading post-crash statements about Muan Airport’s localizer structure.
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U.S. Military Says Laser Downed Three Cartel-Linked Drones
The military says a border task force used an Army high-energy laser against three hostile drones, while the site, airspace and operators remain undisclosed.
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NTSB Links White House Construction to Marine One Radio Failure
A preliminary NTSB report says Marine One’s temporary Ellipse operating site lacked radio line of sight before an August 4 loss of separation near Reagan National.
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FAA, NTSB investigate Marine One separation incident near Reagan
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a momentary loss of separation after an airliner took off as Marine One approached Reagan National on August 4.
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NTSB urges Congress to resolve aviation bill during recess
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy urged Congress on July 27, 2026, to work through unresolved aviation-safety legislation during the August recess after lawmakers left without passing a final bill.
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FAA proposes $255,000 penalty against United over flight attendant drug-testing allegations
The FAA alleges United allowed a flight attendant to perform safety-sensitive duties on 47 flights without required evaluation, testing and follow-up safeguards.
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FAA Moves Ahead With National Air Taxi Pilot Program, Sets Summer 2026 Start
The FAA has selected eight participants for a national pilot program intended to integrate air taxis and other advanced aircraft into U.S. airspace, with operations expected to begin in summer 2026.
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ICAO: Nearly 5 Billion Air Passengers in 2025 as Fatalities Rose Despite Fewer Accidents
The International Civil Aviation Organization says airlines carried nearly 5 billion passengers in 2025 while recording fewer accidents than the previous year, but total fatalities increased.
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ICAO: Fewer Aviation Accidents in 2025, but More Fatalities as Passenger Traffic Nears 5 Billion
Global aviation carried nearly 5 billion passengers in 2025 while recording fewer accidents and lower fatal-accident rates. The International Civil Aviation Organization said total fatalities nevertheless increased, keeping prevention of rare catastrophic events at the center of safety oversight.
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FAA Releases Roadmap for Safely Introducing Artificial Intelligence Into U.S. Aviation
The FAA says it developed an industry-backed roadmap to guide safety principles and priorities for artificial intelligence in aircraft operations, air traffic control and other aviation systems.
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FAA and NTSB investigate commercial jet departure as Marine One left Washington
The FAA and NTSB are investigating why a commercial passenger plane was allowed to take off as Marine One, carrying President Donald Trump, departed the White House area for Andrews Air Force Base.
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ICAO Reports Nearly 5 Billion Air Travelers in 2025 and Sets New Safety Priorities
The International Civil Aviation Organization says airlines carried nearly 5 billion passengers in 2025, while reporting fewer accidents than the previous year and renewing its focus on global safety oversight.
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FAA expands test of digital departure clearances for general aviation
The FAA is expanding a test that lets eligible general and business aviation pilots request IFR clearances through approved flight apps, but most pilots will see no immediate nationwide change.
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ICAO urges global coordination as drones raise aviation risks
ICAO is developing guidance to help states coordinate drone threats that can restrict airspace, close airports and disrupt passenger flights.
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Middle East flight suspensions extend into September and October
Airlines are extending Middle East suspensions into September and October as airspace risks remain uneven, leaving travelers to recheck schedules and remedies.
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EASA extends Afghanistan airspace warning through January 2027
EASA extended its Afghanistan airspace warning through January 31, 2027, keeping its recommendation against operations below FL 320 in the Kabul FIR.
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FAA Restores Boeing Authority to Certify New 737 MAX and 787 Jets
The FAA restored Boeing’s authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft while keeping federal oversight in place.