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Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

Although the total number of fatal airliner accidents remained low in 2025, two high‑profile commercial losses — one in India and one in the United States — produced a sharp spike in fatalities to 420, reversing recent safety gains and concentrating the year’s mortality in a small number of events.

2026-01-27T01:51:26.395251-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Ex-Philadelphia Airport Employee Sent to Federal Prison for Letting Drug Runner Use ID to Bypass TSA

2026-01-26T23:53:06.567800-08:00

Flying Magazine

FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

2026-01-26T14:34:26.491546-08:00

theaviationhub.co.uk

Singapore Airlines A350-900 Suffers Tail Strike During Go-Around at Changi; Lands Safely, Parked for Inspection

2026-01-26T11:25:24.889612-08:00

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Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420 Although the total number of fatal airliner accidents remained low in 2025, two high‑profile commercial losses — one in India and one in the United States — produced a sharp spike in fatalities to 420, reversing recent safety gains and concentrating the year’s mortality in a small number of events.

2026-01-27T01:51:26.395251-08:00

Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Ex-Philadelphia Airport Employee Sent to Federal Prison for Letting Drug Runner Use ID to Bypass TSA A former employee at Philadelphia International Airport was sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors said he allowed a drug runner to bypass TSA screening by lending his ID pass, enabling the smuggling attempt. The case highlights the risks of insider access to airport secure areas.

2026-01-26T23:53:06.567800-08:00

Ex-Philadelphia Airport Employee Sent to Federal Prison for Letting Drug Runner Use ID to Bypass TSA

FlightGlobal

USAF and Stanford to test AI cockpit assistant to reduce pilot workload in emergencies The U.S. Air Force has partnered with Stanford University to evaluate an AI cockpit assistant designed to reduce pilot workload in high‑stress scenarios, including in‑flight emergencies and aircraft system diagnostics, and to assess integration with crew workflows.

2026-01-26T15:36:19.335493-08:00

USAF and Stanford to test AI cockpit assistant to reduce pilot workload in emergencies

Flying Magazine

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FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units The FAA announced a major reorganization, consolidating safety oversight from five units into a single Safety Oversight Office and creating three offices to lead safety management, airspace modernization and advanced aviation technologies. The restructure aims to increase efficiency and speed ATC modernization and drone/eVTOL integration.

2026-01-26T14:34:26.491546-08:00

FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

The Air Current

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NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 The NTSB will convene a daylong public hearing to identify the primary factors behind the Jan. 29 midair collision over the Potomac that killed 67. Board members will focus on assigning probable cause and finalizing the precise wording that will drive subsequent safety recommendations.

2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00

NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

theaviationhub.co.uk

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Singapore Airlines A350-900 Suffers Tail Strike During Go-Around at Changi; Lands Safely, Parked for Inspection A Singapore Airlines A350-900 arriving from Manila suffered a tail strike during a very-low go-around at Changi Airport on 24 January. The crew executed a second, safe landing; the aircraft remains parked and grounded pending detailed inspections.

2026-01-26T11:25:24.889612-08:00

Singapore Airlines A350-900 Suffers Tail Strike During Go-Around at Changi; Lands Safely, Parked for Inspection

AINonline

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Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil Congress has until the end of the week to resolve fallout from ICE turmoil or risk a second FAA shutdown, a lapse that could again force operational drawdowns, scheduled-flight caps and widespread airport disruption unless stopgap funding or legislative fixes are enacted.

2026-01-26T10:43:44.871725-08:00

Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil

AINonline

FAA issues guidance for Part 91/135 operators on recognizing and responding to intoxicated passengers The FAA has published guidance for Part 91 and 135 flights focused on improving flight crew recognition of intoxicated passengers and standardizing response procedures. The recommendations target in‑flight handling and decision-making by crews to address alcohol‑related disruptions on non‑part 121 operations.

2026-01-26T10:23:11.299583-08:00

FAA issues guidance for Part 91/135 operators on recognizing and responding to intoxicated passengers

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Two high‑profile 2025 jet crashes in India and the U.S. pushed commercial aviation fatalities to 420

Ex-Philadelphia Airport Employee Sent to Federal Prison for Letting Drug Runner Use ID to Bypass TSA

FAA launches major reorganization, creating consolidated Safety Oversight Office and three modernization units

Singapore Airlines A350-900 Suffers Tail Strike During Go-Around at Changi; Lands Safely, Parked for Inspection

News Timeline