An easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to return to Tenerife South airport after a mid-air brawl involving around 10 passengers. Police met the aircraft upon its return, as requested by the crew.
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has ordered Cathay Pacific to review an incident where a London-bound flight was intercepted by Nato jets over Romania after losing contact with air traffic control. The airline must submit a report within a week.
Wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared approaching Karachi, Pakistan, has been found in the Arabian Sea. Search continues for five missing crew members who departed from Sharjah, UAE. Officials cited navigational system problems before contact was lost.
A Boeing 737-400 cargo plane operated by Pakistani carrier K2 Airways went missing over the Arabian Sea with five crew members. The aircraft lost contact after reporting a navigational system fault and experienced a rapid descent before disappearing from radar.
A Cathay Pacific aircraft traveling from Hong Kong to London briefly lost contact with Romanian air traffic control while in Romanian airspace. Hungarian NATO jets were scrambled to intercept and visually warn the aircraft near the border before contact was re-established.
A Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways lost contact with air traffic control Tuesday night after reporting a navigational system problem en route to Karachi. Early data suggests a possible sea crash southwest of the city following sharp altitude changes.
An Air India flight from Mumbai to Delhi aborted its take-off on Tuesday night after an Air India Express aircraft, which had just landed, was still on the runway. Air India flight AI 816 was instructed by Air Traffic Control to discontinue its take-off run and returned to the bay for checks.
A Delta Air Lines flight reported being struck by fireworks while descending into Chicago Midway International Airport on July 4th. The pilot described a "big bang" at a low altitude. The FAA is investigating the incident, though the aircraft landed safely with no reported damage or injuries.
U.S. air travel is experiencing record demand, leading to crowded planes and an overstretched air traffic control (ATC) system. While airports like Nashville International are expanding, the industry urges Congress to fund modernization of the short-staffed ATC, with the FAA investing in AI-enhanced software.
A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while landing at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday morning. The aircraft landed safely with no apparent damage, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
Thunderstorms in southern England caused significant travel disruptions at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, delaying hundreds of flights due to reduced airspace and safety measures.
A source reported helicopter operations near the Polish village of Nowe Sady, close to the Ukrainian border. A security agency helicopter patrolled Polish airspace for an hour. Separately, a French reconnaissance aircraft flew along the Romanian-Ukrainian border, and a Bombardier Challenger was observed near the Black Sea.
An audit revealed the Air Force loosely enforced sobriety rules for air traffic controllers, allowing some on duty with blood-alcohol levels above the limit due to alleged testing errors. Pilots and maintenance personnel also faced lax testing, raising concerns about aviation safety.
A 13km flight ban is in effect around Edwards Air Force Base, California, after a B-52 Stratofortress crashed on takeoff. The base's airfield is closed until 5:00 a.m. GMT, though a nearby regional airport remains operational. The cause of the crash and the crew's status are unknown.
An unannounced strike by Belgian air traffic controllers has led to the cancellation of all departures and arrivals at Brussels and Charleroi airports this afternoon. The "wildcat strike" at Skeyes, affecting around 140 flights at Brussels Airport and 100 Ryanair flights, is linked to negotiations over a new digital control center.
An unannounced strike by Belgian air traffic controllers has led to the cancellation of all departures and arrivals at Brussels and Charleroi airports. The wildcat strike at Skeyes, linked to negotiations over a new digital control center, has affected around 140 flights at Brussels Airport and 100 Ryanair flights, impacting nearly 20,000 passengers.
The Almaz-Antey Group has created a multifunctional information security system to protect air traffic control infrastructure from cyberattacks, as part of preparations for lifting airspace restrictions.
Spirit Airlines has announced an orderly wind-down of operations after a sudden and sustained rise in fuel prices derailed a March 2026 restructuring agreement with bondholders. CEO Dave Davis stated the company lacked the hundreds of millions in additional liquidity needed to sustain operations, despite reaching a restructuring plan that would have allowed Spirit to emerge as a going concern.
A small plane crash near Wimberley, Texas, killed all five people on board Thursday night. The Cessna 421C was carrying members of the Amarillo Pickleball Club to a tournament at The Cranky Pickle in New Braunfels. The pilot and four passengers were pronounced deceased on scene. The tournament was canceled Friday. Federal agencies are leading the investigation.
An American Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft was tracked flying over neutral waters of the Black Sea, departing from Romania. This marks the latest in a series of similar surveillance flights conducted in the region throughout April.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford described the U.S. air traffic control system as analog and inefficient at a Washington summit, urging Congress to provide additional funding beyond the $12.5 billion already approved. The Brand New Air Traffic Control System project aims to replace outdated radar and radio networks with modern technology, including potential AI, with completion targeted by end of 2028.
Two Southwest Airlines planes narrowly avoided colliding at Nashville International Airport Saturday evening after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of another departing jet. Both crews responded to onboard collision avoidance system alarms, with one plane climbing and the other diving. FlightRadar24 data shows the planes came within approximately 500 feet, meeting the official definition of a near midair collision. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred around 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
