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aviation-safety3 hours ago•9 min saved

Ryanair 737 Window Rupture Linked to Suspected Fan-Blade Failure

A Ryanair 737-800 (FR1879) diverted after takeoff from Thessaloniki due to a right-engine issue and cabin decompression, with sources indicating an apparent fan-blade failure in the engine (CFM56-7B) that preceded a window rupture. Fan-blade failures are rare but serious and have prompted FAA containment directives following past Southwest blade-out events; the investigation is being led by North Macedonia’s AAIIC with support from the FAA, Boeing, GE Aerospace and Safran as Ryanair and authorities determine the root cause and any needed safety actions.

via The Air Current|

#aviation-safety #boeing-737-800 #cfm56-7b

world-news23 hours ago•8 min saved

Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Greece after window dislodges inflight

A Ryanair Boeing 737 diverted to Thessaloniki after a window allegedly dislodged inflight, causing cabin decompression; local media reports say a passenger was partially sucked out, while Ryanair said one person received medical assistance. The plane landed safely and passengers were taken to the terminal as investigators probe the incident.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#aircraft-window #aviation-safety #emergency-landing

national-news4 days ago•25 min saved

Delta Flight Hit by Firework Near Chicago; FAA Investigating

Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed safely at Chicago Midway on July 4 after a reported firework strike that caused minor paint damage; no injuries were reported and the FAA is investigating. Cockpit audio and air-traffic communications indicated the event occurred during descent at about 200 feet; the plane resumed service the following morning.

via WTAE|

#aviation-safety #chicago-midway-international-airport #delta-air-lines

aviation5 days ago•1 min saved

Delta jet reportedly struck by fireworks during USA 250 celebrations near Chicago approach

Delta Flight 1076 bound for Chicago was reportedly struck by an unknown object—likely a firework—near its ORD approach amid USA 250 celebrations; air-traffic control warned of fireworks from homes near the runway, Chicago Police said the impact caused minor paint damage, while Delta reported the Airbus A319 sustained no damage after inspection; FAA cited around 8:30 p.m. CDT for the incident, as nationwide celebrations included large displays such as Washington DC’s fireworks show that affected air traffic.

via BBC|

#aviation #aviation-safety #chicago

transportation5 days ago•2 min saved

Delta Flight 1076 Hit by Firework on Approach to Midway

Delta Flight 1076 from Atlanta to Chicago's Midway was reportedly hit by a firework during its descent on July 4; the Airbus A319 reported a loud bang about 200-250 feet above the ground as it approached the runway, but landed safely and taxied to the gate. No injuries were reported, though the aircraft was taken out of service for a full inspection, and Delta said there was no emergency landing.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#aviation-safety #delta-air-lines #fireworks

world9 days ago•184 min saved

Beijing plane crash linked to pilot's suicidal thoughts, diary reveals

Chinese authorities say the 66-year-old pilot who plowed a small plane into Beijing's Citic Tower last week had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diary; investigators attribute the incident to personal reasons, including chronic insomnia and anxiety, with 13 people injured and the pilot killed, and note that state media initially censored coverage of the crash.

via CNN|

#aviation-safety #beijing #citic-tower

technology11 days ago•4 min saved

Second near-miss near JFK renews focus on drone safety

A helicopter pilot reports a near-miss with a remote-controlled plane over JFK—the second such incident in days—as the FAA says it’s aware and has alerted authorities but isn’t investigating the incident at this moment, while federal investigators continue to probe unmanned aircraft activity after a JetBlue flight was struck by a drone.

via ABC7 New York|

#aviation-safety #drone #faa

transportation11 days ago•2 min saved

JetBlue Plane Encounters Drone on JFK Landing, Flight Safe

A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas to New York reported colliding with a drone during its final approach to JFK; the plane landed safely, passengers deplaned, and the aircraft was removed from service for inspection with no damage or injuries reported. The FAA will investigate, and drone operators near airports must follow rules to avoid airspace, with penalties for unauthorized operation.

via NBC News|

#aviation-safety #drone #faa

technology11 days ago•1 min saved

Drone Strike Reported by JetBlue Pilot Prompts FAA Probe at JFK

A JetBlue pilot reported striking a drone during approach to JFK, the aircraft landed safely, and post-flight checks found no damage. The FAA has opened an investigation, in a sequence of recent drone near-misses with commercial aircraft in the region, including a United Airlines near-miss at Newark just days earlier.

via BBC|

#aviation-safety #drone #faa

world13 days ago

Six key questions linger in Air India crash probe a year on

A year after the Air India crash, investigators still grapple with six major questions about the incident, including potential fuel-switch decisions and engine failures, highlighting ongoing uncertainties in the probe.

via BBC|

#air-india #aviation #aviation-safety

us13 days ago•34 min saved

Drone near-miss prompts FAA probe after Newark landing

A United Airlines flight approaching Newark Liberty International Airport reportedly nearly collided with a drone during landing, with a United Express GoJet flight also reporting a drone sighting around 2,000 feet; the FAA is investigating, and authorities remind that flying near airports is illegal and dangerous despite increasing drone activity.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#aviation-safety #drone #faa-investigation

aviation13 days ago•22 min saved

Drone near-miss forces FAA probe after Newark landing

A United Airlines jet narrowly avoided a drone during its landing at Newark, with air-traffic audio noting the drone was about 100 feet below the plane and a second sighting reported around 2,000 feet by another aircraft. The flight landed safely, and the FAA said it is investigating the incident, highlighting ongoing drone-sighting risks near airports and the penalties for unauthorized operators.

via New York Post|

#aviation #aviation-safety #drone

world15 days ago•5 min saved

Medical Emergency, Alaska Crash, and Boston Near-Miss Prompt Aviation Safety Review

Three aviation incidents are under investigation during peak travel: Air Canada Flight 7664 diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, a Wright Air Service Cessna caravan made an emergency landing in rural Alaska after engine trouble, and a Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 narrowly avoided a collision with American Airlines Flight 3161 at Boston Logan, prompting safety reviews.

via CNN|

#air-travel #aviation-safety #emergency-landing

aviation20 days ago•184 min saved

FAA probes near-miss as Delta and American jets skim Boston Logan runways

The FAA is investigating a close call at Boston Logan International Airport after Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 aborted its landing on an intersecting runway as American Airlines Flight 3161 was accelerating for takeoff. Air traffic control audio indicates the two aircraft came within several hundred feet of each other before the Delta flight performed an evasive go-around and landed safely. The incident underscores ongoing aviation safety concerns, though go-arounds are a routine measure to prevent runway incursions.

via CNN|

#aviation #aviation-safety #faa

technology21 days ago•12 min saved

AI Eyes on the Runway: FAA Teams with Palantir to Predict Safety Risks

The FAA has partnered with Palantir to deploy Foundry, an AI-driven platform that aggregates safety data across government and industry to detect patterns and rising risks in takeoffs and landings, aiming to move from reactive to proactive — and potentially predictive — runway safety, with actions like banning parallel landings at San Francisco while acknowledging limits and the need for human oversight.

via Politico|

#ai #aviation-safety #faa