Aviation
Italy plans to keep state flights secret after alleged Russian GPS jamming
Italy‘s defense ministry is considering classifying state flights and minimizing the information published on the website of the prime minister’s office to prevent specialized tracking sites from making aircraft paths visible. This move comes after the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane lost satellite navigation aids while flying to Bulgaria, allegedly due to […]
UK Flights Disrupted After Air Traffic Control Technical Issue
A technical issue with the UK‘s air traffic control system has caused disruptions to flights across the country. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) reported the glitch, but later confirmed that the issue had been resolved and departures at all airports had resumed. “Our systems are fully operational and air traffic capacity is returning to […]
Aeroflot Cyberattack Disrupts Flights, Threatens Passenger Data
Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, has cancelled dozens of flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers claimed an attack on the carrier’s IT systems. The hacking group Silent Crow said it carried out the attack with the help of a Belarusian group Cyberpartisans, claiming its “prolonged and large-scale operation… completely destroyed” Aeroflot’s IT systems. According to Aeroflot, more than […]
Delta Pilot’s Quick Thinking Averts Potential Mid-Air Collision
A Delta Airlines pilot was forced to execute an “aggressive” evasive maneuver to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a US military aircraft, identified as a B-52 bomber, before landing in North Dakota. The incident occurred on July 18, while the SkyWest Flight 3788, a regional jet operating as Delta Connection, was en route from […]
UK Lifts Five-Year Ban on Pakistani Airlines
The United Kingdom has officially lifted its five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply for permission to operate flights to the UK once again. This decision follows a technical review by the UK’s Air Safety Committee, which recognized improvements in Pakistan’s aviation safety systems. The ban was initially imposed in June 2020 after […]
India Orders Airlines to Check Fuel Switches on Boeing Jets
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered the country’s airlines to inspect fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes following their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people in June. The DGCA said the order follows Indian and international airlines already starting to carry out their […]
Iran Reopens Central and Western Airspace for Transit Flights
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization Coordination Committee has announced the reopening of the country’s central and western airspace for international transit flights. According to a statement by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the decision follows thorough security and safety reviews in the current situation. This move aims to facilitate smoother global […]
Flight Diverted to Seattle After Passenger Tries to Open Exit Doors
A flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday after a passenger attempted to open two of the plane’s exit doors. The crew and fellow passengers restrained the individual, who was later taken to a hospital for medical evaluation. According to the FBI, the incident occurred on All Nippon Airways […]
Copilot Faint, Lufthansa Flight Operates Without Pilot for Minutes
A Lufthansa flight carrying 205 people, including 199 passengers and six crew members, flew without a pilot for 10 minutes on February 17, 2024, after the copilot fainted in the cockpit. The incident occurred during a flight from Frankfurt to Seville, Spain, on an Airbus A321. The captain had briefly left the cockpit to use […]
Stakeholders urge NCAA to enforce disabilities law in Aviation Sector
The House of Representatives Committee on Disability Matters has called on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to ensure the full implementation of the Nigerians with Disabilities Act, 2018 across the aviation sector. Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Bashiru Dawodu, made this appeal during an oversight visit to the NCAA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja on […]