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MWAA Employees Arrested for Leaking Fatal DCA Collision Footage

Mohamed Lamine Mbengue and Jonathan Savoy, both Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority employees, face charges for allegedly leaking surveillance footage of the deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet near Reagan National Airport. The breach has raised significant security concerns within the aviation sector.

2025-02-04T05:22:23.441685-08:00

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Nolinor Aviation Secures Natilus BWB Freighters to Enhance Remote Operations

2025-02-04T05:10:23.113875-08:00

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Starlux Upgrades Entire Fleet with Viasat's High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity

2025-02-04T02:03:21.063120-08:00

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Air Busan Restricts Power Banks Onboard Post-Fire Incident

2025-02-04T01:43:20.280438-08:00

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Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Tied to External Metal Objects, Report Reveals The preliminary investigation into the accident of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243 near Aktau airport indicates damage from foreign metal objects on the fuselage prior to the crash. This revelation raises concerns about aviation safety and the implications for industry standards.

2025-02-04T18:48:24.823681-08:00

Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Tied to External Metal Objects, Report Reveals

Aviation Week

SIA Group Partners with Aether Fuels for 10-Year SAF Supply The Singapore Airlines Group has signed an MoU with Aether Fuels to source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for up to 10 years. This collaboration aims to enhance SAF adoption, supporting SIA Group's objective of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

2025-02-04T17:10:20.777486-08:00

SIA Group Partners with Aether Fuels for 10-Year SAF Supply

FlightGlobal

Allegiant Air Accelerates 737 MAX Delivery from Boeing Allegiant Air has acquired three additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft sooner than expected, bringing its total to four by the end of last year. This strategic move highlights Allegiant's growing commitment to modernize its fleet with advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft technology.

2025-02-04T15:58:39.796382-08:00

Allegiant Air Accelerates 737 MAX Delivery from Boeing

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FAA Commits to Ongoing Participation in Aviation Safety Meetings Despite initial confusion from an employee's statement, the Federal Aviation Administration reaffirms its ongoing engagement with airline safety discussions, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to uphold industry safety standards.

2025-02-04T15:46:38.259417-08:00

FAA Commits to Ongoing Participation in Aviation Safety Meetings

Bloomberg

US Army UH-60 Exceeded Altitude Limit Before Collision with Regional Jet US aviation safety investigators revealed that a US Army UH-60 helicopter was flying above its permitted altitude when it collided midair with an American Airlines regional jet. The investigation is ongoing to determine specific causes and preventive measures.

2025-02-04T15:20:55.029191-08:00

US Army UH-60 Exceeded Altitude Limit Before Collision with Regional Jet

Aviation Week

Philippines Invests in Ambitious Airport Development Projects Driven by strategic development initiatives and growing partnerships with the private sector, the Philippines is channeling substantial investment towards expanding its airport infrastructure to meet rising demand and enhance connectivity.

2025-02-04T15:12:21.628536-08:00

Philippines Invests in Ambitious Airport Development Projects

FlightGlobal

Kazakhstan Analyzes Explosive Damage in Azerbaijan E190 Crash Preliminary reports indicate unusual structural damage to the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 following two explosions near Grozny. Investigation into lost hydraulic pressure and potential external impact continues, with implications for understanding the accident's cause.

2025-02-04T14:56:50.826200-08:00

Kazakhstan Analyzes Explosive Damage in Azerbaijan E190 Crash

Politico

FAA Halts Employee Participation in Air Travel Improvement Panels The FAA has advised its employees to cease attending advisory panels focused on reducing aviation system risks, which include input from airlines, unions, and aircraft part manufacturers. This decision may impact collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing aviation safety and efficiency.

2025-02-04T12:53:03.111424-08:00

FAA Halts Employee Participation in Air Travel Improvement Panels