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Boeing 737 Max Grounding 2019Boeing 737 9 Door Plug 2024Pratt And Whitney Gtf Powder Metal InspectionsBoeing 787 Production Pause And InspectionsCfm Leap 1B High Pressure Turbine Blade IssueRolls Royce Trent 1000 Durability ProgrammeAirbus A380 Wing Rib Feet InspectionsBoeing 777 Engine Cowl Inspections 2021
The Pilatus PC-12 PRO single-engine turboprop has received FAA and EASA certification for Garmin's Emergency Autoland...

Garmin Autoland Certified for Pilatus PC-12 PRO

The Pilatus PC-12 PRO single-engine turboprop has received FAA and EASA certification for Garmin's Emergency Autoland system, a safety feature that...

2026-09-25
Joby Aviation completed a 3,199-mile autonomous flight across the United States using a converted Cessna Caravan, with a...

Joby Aviation Flies Cessna Caravan Coast-to-Coast

Joby Aviation completed a 3,199-mile autonomous flight across the United States using a converted Cessna Caravan, with a safety pilot onboard but no

2026-09-19
A Joby-modified Cessna Caravan flew 3,199 miles autonomously from California to North Carolina without control input from...

Joby's autonomous Caravan completes coast-to-coast US flight

A Joby-modified Cessna Caravan flew 3,199 miles autonomously from California to North Carolina without control input from its onboard safety pilot

2026-09-19
Aviation: USAF Captain Michael Cloninger earned the Koren Kolligian Jr

F-22 Pilot Receives Top Safety Award for Belly Landing

USAF Captain Michael Cloninger earned the Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy for safely belly-landing an F-22 Raptor in the Middle East after a wheel...

2026-09-13
The Boeing 777X is physically and electronically prevented from taking off with its folding wingtips retracted, a...

Boeing 777X's Wingtip Safety Systems Prevent Folded Takeoff

The Boeing 777X is physically and electronically prevented from taking off with its folding wingtips retracted, a critical safety feature mandated for

2026-09-03
The NBAA's second-quarter 2026 safety analysis identifies bird strikes, powerplant failures, and collisions as the most...

NBAA: Bird Strikes, Engine Failures Top Q2 2026 Safety Risks

The NBAA's second-quarter 2026 safety analysis identifies bird strikes, powerplant failures, and collisions as the most common factors in business...

2026-09-03
The NBAA's second-quarter 2026 safety review found powerplant failures and takeoff/landing collisions were leading...

NBAA Q2 2026: Powerplant Failures Top Safety Concerns

The NBAA's second-quarter 2026 safety review found powerplant failures and takeoff/landing collisions were leading concerns in business aviation...

2026-09-02
A 2025 Cirrus SR22T G7+ with 130 hours is a top pick for sale, featuring a turbocharged engine, advanced avionics, and an...

Cirrus SR22T G7+ Listed for $1.4 Million

A 2025 Cirrus SR22T G7+ with 130 hours is a top pick for sale, featuring a turbocharged engine, advanced avionics, and an emergency autoland safety...

2026-09-02
The EU aviation safety agency downgraded Jordan's conflict zone risk to medium on August 31, 2026, the same day Jordan...

EASA downgrades Jordan airspace risk

The EU aviation safety agency downgraded Jordan's conflict zone risk to medium on August 31, 2026, the same day Jordan intercepted eight missiles.

2026-08-31
Aviation: Airlink jets flew 41-46 feet over a Cape Town rugby stadium, sparking safety debate

Airlink Jets' 41-Foot Stadium Flyover Sparks

Airlink jets flew 41-46 feet over a Cape Town rugby stadium, sparking safety debate. The airline says the maneuver was approved by aviation...

2026-08-31
The FAA and AOPA Air Safety Institute have detailed six pre-flight checks pilots must conduct before flying in...

FAA, AOPA Outline Six Critical Checks for

The FAA and AOPA Air Safety Institute have detailed six pre-flight checks pilots must conduct before flying in mountainous terrain.

2026-08-30