New Data Suggests a Rise in Aircraft Near-Misses

While it is true that plane collisions occur quite frequently, recent events may be overstating just how often they may occur. Accidents themselves do not occur as often as many believe and it is incredibly rare for a plane to experience difficulties during the flight itself. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Regulator Investigating "Serious" Incident Involving ANA Wings Boeing 737-800 Ground Warning System

The incident involved two go-arounds. . (simpleflying.com) More...

ALPA to Return $50 Million in Member Dues Amid ‘Record Revenue Gains’

The world's largest pilots union is returning member dues in a 'first-of-its-kind' move. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

When Culture and Air Travel Intersect

In Ask the Pilot: Crossover. Those moments when history, culture, art or politics intersect unexpectedly with commercial aviation. (askthepilot.com) More...

The New Boeing CEO Must Be an Airplane Geek, Not Just a Bean Counter

As Boeing prepares for a leadership change later this year, the incoming CEO faces an immense challenge: orchestrating a profound cultural shift within the company’s vast workforce of over 170,000 employees, a significant portion of whom are engineers. (www.airguide.info) More...

Douglas C-54 plane with 2 people on board crashes into river outside Fairbanks, Alaska

Another veteran lost ... what a shame for the aircraft and crew (lasvegassun.com) More...

The Iron Dome: How Israel Was Able to Thwart 99% of Iran's Missile Attacks Thus Far

Since 2011, Israel's Iron Dome defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets and protected the country during times of conflict. It consists mainly of a three-part system that intercepts short-range rockets. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

New Marine One POTUS Copter Demoted to Back-up to Fix its Tendency to Scorch the White House Lawn

While Lockheed Martin, maker of the new VH-92 Patriot Marine One type, actively advances a fix, USMC Helicopter Squadron One's (HMX-1) lawn friendly Nixon-era Sikorsky VH-3D Sea Kings will cover all Pennsylvania Ave. segments. (www.bnnbloomberg.ca) More...

Flight returns to CLT after smoke in cabin is reported

An American Eagle flight from CLT to CHA returned to CLT after smoke was reported in cabin after takeoff. (www.wcnc.com) More...