Airbus is to inspect 16 A380 aircraft, five immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered the urgent inspections on planes operated by Emirates and Qantas.
Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, five immediately, after cracks were found in a critical wing component. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered the inspections on planes operated by Emirates and Qantas.
The FAA is leveraging Palantir's AI platform, Foundry, to analyze vast datasets and identify emerging aviation safety risks. The tool has already led to changes like banning parallel landings at San Francisco International Airport and is seen as a proactive step towards predictive safety, though human oversight remains crucial.
Senator Tammy Duckworth urged the FAA to resist President Trump's pressure to prioritize his planned 250-foot triumphal arch over aviation safety, citing concerns about expedited review and proximity to Reagan National Airport.
Despite a year of complaints, Pune's Air Force Station and civilian airport are surrounded by open garbage dumping, attracting birds and increasing the risk of dangerous bird-aircraft collisions. Civic authorities have failed to enforce waste management, posing a threat to aviation safety and public health.
Aviation safety is increasingly threatened by GPS spoofing and jamming, particularly near conflict zones. A British RAF plane experienced spoofing over Estonia, reporting its location in Russia. Over 100 passenger planes were affected by spoofing in the same region. These disruptions are widespread, impacting air travel globally and raising concerns among aviation authorities.
Hong Kong's first two-tonne eVTOL aircraft could conduct trial flights within six months, initially for transporting construction materials to remote sites. AECOM, collaborating with AutoFlight and Chun Wo Construction, aims to prove cargo logistics safety before exploring ecotourism options.
The Interstate Aviation Committee noted an improvement in aviation safety indicators in 2025 compared with 2024, when 46 aviation accidents were recorded
