FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Preliminary probe: 'Significant vibrations' prompted Jan. 2 Airbus H160 ditching off Brazil

Airbus Helicopters says the crew of an H160 that ditched off Brazil on Jan. 2 elected to perform an emergency water landing after detecting "significant vibrations" in flight, the manufacturer disclosed. A preliminary probe identifies the vibrations as the immediate trigger; a full investigation is underway.

2026-01-08T12:49:35.973957-08:00
AeroTimeStephen Pope

GAO: FAA still faces air traffic controller shortage despite 200,000 applicants — training timelines, attrition and age limits cited

By AeroTime: GAO says FAA still faces controller shortages despite 200,000 applicants, citing long training timelines, high attrition, and strict age limits.

2026-01-08T11:57:10.760405-08:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of 737NG horizontal stabiliser components after pitch-oscillation reports

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandating inspections of horizontal stabiliser components on all US-registered Boeing 737NGs, following multiple reports of pitch oscillations caused by excessive free play that could lead to flutter events.

2026-01-08T11:45:22.596421-08:00
Independent.ieJohn Mulligan

Aer Lingus consults on Manchester base closure after halting transatlantic sales; pledges to minimise job losses

By Independent.ie: Aer Lingus is preparing to close its Manchester base after it stopped selling tickets for its transatlantic services from the city for travel beyond the end of March.

2026-01-08T11:35:47.721651-08:00