Aviation Safety & Regulation News

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Delta B737-800 Diverts to Belize After Engine Failure on Atlanta–San Pedro Sula Flight DL1782

Delta Air Lines flight DL1782, a Boeing 737-800 en route from Atlanta to San Pedro Sula, diverted to Belize on 10 September after the crew reported an engine failure; the aircraft landed safely and no injuries have been reported, authorities said.

2025-09-16T17:56:17.925135-07:00

The Air Current

FAA's MOSAIC final rule forces rethink of simplified and highly automated flight‑control development

2025-09-08T06:34:39.273990-07:00

AirInsight

Embraer E190‑E2 and E195‑E2 gain Type Acceptance Certification from South Africa's SACAA

2025-09-03T05:56:59.847440-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Passenger sues airline after alleged sexual assault in carrier‑provided shared Paris hotel room

2025-09-01T08:15:24.175068-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation News Timeline

Aviation Source

❗️

Delta B737-800 Diverts to Belize After Engine Failure on Atlanta–San Pedro Sula Flight DL1782 Delta Air Lines flight DL1782, a Boeing 737-800 en route from Atlanta to San Pedro Sula, diverted to Belize on 10 September after the crew reported an engine failure; the aircraft landed safely and no injuries have been reported, authorities said.

2025-09-16T17:56:17.925135-07:00

Delta B737-800 Diverts to Belize After Engine Failure on Atlanta–San Pedro Sula Flight DL1782

Aviation Week

Include grounding and bonding strap checks in pre- and post-flight inspections to mitigate lightning strike risk Pre-flight and post-flight inspections must include verification of grounding and bonding straps that protect aircraft from lightning strikes. Regular checks confirm continuity and attachment integrity, reducing the risk of electrical damage to airframes and systems and preventing operational disruptions — a simple, high-impact step for MRO and flight crews.

2025-09-15T21:12:58.174120-07:00

Include grounding and bonding strap checks in pre- and post-flight inspections to mitigate lightning strike risk

AINonline

FAA seeks cheaper runway lighting as Honeywell's SURF‑A targets FAA certification in 2026 The FAA is seeking lower-cost alternatives to runway lighting systems used at major U.S. airports, while Honeywell's SURF‑A runway‑safety system is targeting FAA type certification in 2026. The moves underscore industry pressure to cut airfield infrastructure costs and to field new certified safety technologies across airport operations.

2025-09-15T10:04:17.456294-07:00

FAA seeks cheaper runway lighting as Honeywell's SURF‑A targets FAA certification in 2026

Breitflyte

Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks Iberia has implemented an Electronic Technical Log Book (eTLB) across its fleet, replacing traditional paper onboard technical and flight logbooks. The digital system consolidates maintenance and operational records, aiming to modernize workflows and standardize reporting across the carrier’s entire network.

2025-09-15T09:15:59.538694-07:00

Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks

FlightGlobal

❗️

Enter Air (operated by AirExplore) B737-800 (OM‑FEX) skids off runway at Kraków; KRK suspends operations, no injuries An Enter Air charter operated by AirExplore — Boeing 737‑800 OM‑FEX with about 190 aboard — skidded off runway 25 at Kraków John Paul II Airport while landing from Antalya in heavy rain. No injuries were reported; KRK suspended operations for around two hours, prompting diversions and cancellations.

2025-09-14T09:37:04.946278-07:00

Enter Air (operated by AirExplore) B737-800 (OM‑FEX) skids off runway at Kraków; KRK suspends operations, no injuries

Space Policy Online

Senate Commerce Committee to re-vote on Neil Jacobs' nomination to lead NOAA on Sept. 17 The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. ET on September 17 in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building to re-vote on the nomination of Neil Jacobs to serve as administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

2025-09-13T14:57:23.736751-07:00

Senate Commerce Committee to re-vote on Neil Jacobs' nomination to lead NOAA on Sept. 17

TechCrunch

Pilot union asks FAA to block Rainmaker's drone cloud-seeding using pyrotechnic flares Rainmaker proposes using drones to seed clouds by deploying pyrotechnic flares; the Air Line Pilots Association says the tactic would pose unacceptable hazards to aircraft and crew. The union has petitioned the FAA to deny the company’s experimental operations permit, citing safety and airspace management risks.

2025-09-13T12:17:13.141678-07:00

Pilot union asks FAA to block Rainmaker's drone cloud-seeding using pyrotechnic flares

Flying Magazine

U.S. governors seek federal help to tackle rising unauthorized drone activity Facing a rise in unauthorized UAS activity as drones proliferate, U.S. governors are asking the federal government for resources, legal authority and coordination to detect, disrupt and remove rogue aircraft. States say current tools are insufficient to protect public‑safety operations and critical infrastructure.

2025-09-12T05:02:18.765552-07:00

U.S. governors seek federal help to tackle rising unauthorized drone activity

Create a free account to see more recent Aviation Safety & Regulation stories.