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NTSB: ATC failed to relay turbulence warning, seriously injuring three United cabin crew on UA1890

The NTSB found that air traffic control failed to relay a critical turbulence report to the crew of United Airlines flight UA1890, a Boeing 777 from Los Angeles to Newark in February 2024, resulting in severe injuries to three cabin crew members.

2026-02-11T12:35:29.437845-08:00

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Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear

2026-02-11T10:44:14.468384-08:00

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

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People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance

2026-02-11T11:44:35.003088-08:00

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NTSB: ATC failed to relay turbulence warning, seriously injuring three United cabin crew on UA1890 The NTSB found that air traffic control failed to relay a critical turbulence report to the crew of United Airlines flight UA1890, a Boeing 777 from Los Angeles to Newark in February 2024, resulting in severe injuries to three cabin crew members.

2026-02-11T12:35:29.437845-08:00

NTSB: ATC failed to relay turbulence warning, seriously injuring three United cabin crew on UA1890

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People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance Aviation maintenance safety depends less on manuals and technology than on the behavioural traits of frontline staff, argues this analysis. Traits such as vigilance, accountability and proactivity predict lower error rates, shape reporting cultures and determine organisational resilience — refocusing where operators and MROs should invest in safety.

2026-02-11T11:44:35.003088-08:00

People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance

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Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear A series of unexplained FAA NOTAMs temporarily disrupted commercial flights across parts of Texas and New Mexico and have prompted agency and industry inquiries. Regulators say the NOTAMs' purpose is under investigation, but officials have provided no public explanation, leaving carriers and airports scrambling for operational guidance.

2026-02-11T10:44:14.468384-08:00

Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear

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Arik Air 737-700 diverts to Benin after left‑engine failure; 80 aboard unharmed An Arik Air Boeing 737‑700 (registration 5N‑MJF) en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt diverted to Benin Airport on 11 February after a loud bang and a major left‑engine malfunction during descent. Flight W3740 with 80 passengers landed as a precaution; the carrier reported no injuries.

2026-02-11T08:14:10.623203-08:00

Arik Air 737-700 diverts to Benin after left‑engine failure; 80 aboard unharmed

Vertical Mag

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Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies Canada's Transportation Safety Board is urging regulatory and voluntary changes to reduce inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) during winter, following recent fatal incidents. The TSB says a mix of rulemaking, training and operational measures could prevent similar tragedies and influence international safety practice.

2026-02-11T06:18:57.583336-08:00

Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies

Flying Magazine

FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations The FAA has clarified when complaints about low-altitude flying meet the threshold for 'careless or reckless' operation violations, issuing a rule that establishes enforcement criteria for low-flying operations. The guidance aims to reduce ambiguity in complaint assessment and enforcement decisions.

2026-02-11T06:05:38.683875-08:00

FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations

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St Helena airport downgraded over fire‑safety failings; Airlink suspends commercial flights, limited Category 4 ops approved St Helena’s aviation regulator downgraded the airport from Category 6 over fire‑safety shortcomings, prompting Airlink to suspend the island’s sole scheduled service and leaving it cut off. A Category 4 approval permits small aircraft for medevacs, parts and technical staff; a restoration plan aims to resume flights by Feb 20.

2026-02-11T03:33:13.693017-08:00

St Helena airport downgraded over fire‑safety failings; Airlink suspends commercial flights, limited Category 4 ops approved

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff The FAA issued a 10‑day flight restriction grounding operations to and from El Paso International for “special security reasons,” then abruptly reopened the airspace after U.S. military action against alleged Mexican cartel drones. AP sources say the move followed a Pentagon–FAA dispute over counter‑drone measures, including lasers.

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

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NTSB: ATC failed to relay turbulence warning, seriously injuring three United cabin crew on UA1890

Unexplained FAA NOTAMs Disrupt Flights in Texas and New Mexico as Purpose Remains Unclear

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance

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