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Challenges in Advancing Air Transport Emission Reductions

The aviation sector is grappling with slow progress in emission-reducing technologies, despite global pressure to decarbonize. Factors include non-CO2 effects and technological hurdles in adopting sustainable fuels and hydrogen solutions, which are crucial for meeting 2030 and 2050 climate goals.

2025-04-18T00:06:36.941951-07:00

Associated Press

Southwest Airlines Flight Evacuated After Engine Fire Forces Return to Houston

2025-04-17T13:48:19.672028-07:00

Airline Geeks

Frontier Airlines A321neo Incident Leads to San Juan Airport Runway Closure

2025-04-17T06:23:56.319273-07:00

Airways Magazine

Tropic Air Hijacking in Belize Ended by Passenger Action

2025-04-17T11:14:24.581282-07:00

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Challenges in Advancing Air Transport Emission Reductions The aviation sector is grappling with slow progress in emission-reducing technologies, despite global pressure to decarbonize. Factors include non-CO2 effects and technological hurdles in adopting sustainable fuels and hydrogen solutions, which are crucial for meeting 2030 and 2050 climate goals.

2025-04-18T00:06:36.941951-07:00

Challenges in Advancing Air Transport Emission Reductions

CNN

Recent Aviation Incidents Fuel Safety Concerns Amid Rising Public Anxiety A series of aviation incidents, including a collision between a commercial plane and an Army helicopter, a jet roll on landing, and a fatal helicopter crash, have heightened public safety concerns. These events underscore the pressing need for enhanced safety protocols in the aviation industry.

2025-04-17T17:15:35.327437-07:00

Recent Aviation Incidents Fuel Safety Concerns Amid Rising Public Anxiety

Aerospace America

Honeywell's SURF-A Alert System Aims to Enhance Runway Safety Honeywell Aerospace is testing its Surface Alert (SURF-A) system, designed to prevent runway collisions by alerting pilots of nearby traffic. The system provides voice alerts 30 and 15 seconds before potential intersections, allowing pilots to choose between male or female voice notifications for customizable safety measures.

2025-04-17T15:18:03.743733-07:00

Honeywell's SURF-A Alert System Aims to Enhance Runway Safety

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Southwest Airlines Flight Evacuated After Engine Fire Forces Return to Houston On Thursday, a Southwest Airlines flight experienced an engine fire, necessitating an emergency return and evacuation at a Houston airport. No injuries were reported, but the incident underscores the importance of maintaining rigorous engine monitoring and emergency preparedness protocols for airline safety.

2025-04-17T13:48:19.672028-07:00

Southwest Airlines Flight Evacuated After Engine Fire Forces Return to Houston

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Voepass Faces Layoffs Amid Grounding and Safety Non-Compliance Brazilian carrier Voepass has laid off personnel following its grounding by ANAC due to unresolved safety issues. The company remains inoperative after a fatal ATR 72-500 crash and non-compliance with safety standards, triggering operational and financial turmoil.

2025-04-17T13:29:52.189141-07:00

Voepass Faces Layoffs Amid Grounding and Safety Non-Compliance

Airways Magazine

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Tropic Air Hijacking in Belize Ended by Passenger Action Akinyela Sawa Taylor, a U.S. national, attempted to hijack a Tropic Air flight in Belize, resulting in two passengers being stabbed. The hostage situation ended when a wounded passenger shot the hijacker, allowing the aircraft to land safely after circling for two hours.

2025-04-17T11:14:24.581282-07:00

Tropic Air Hijacking in Belize Ended by Passenger Action

Airline Geeks

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Frontier Airlines A321neo Incident Leads to San Juan Airport Runway Closure A Frontier Airlines A321neo experienced a severe landing incident on April 15 in San Juan, resulting in nose gear damage and engine flames during a go-around. This prompted the closure of the airport's runways and will be investigated by the NTSB.

2025-04-17T06:23:56.319273-07:00

Frontier Airlines A321neo Incident Leads to San Juan Airport Runway Closure

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British Airways A350 Encounters Safety Incidents Twice in Two Days A British Airways Airbus A350 experienced two emergency diversions over consecutive days. The first incident involved a complete power failure soon after takeoff, while the second was caused by smoke in the cockpit leading to an emergency landing in Cape Town. These events prompt concerns regarding aircraft safety and maintenance protocols.

2025-04-17T00:31:56.902076-07:00

British Airways A350 Encounters Safety Incidents Twice in Two Days

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