EASA publishes 2026 safety review covering Europe’s 2025 aviation record
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has released its Annual Safety Review 2026, examining accidents, serious incidents and leading safety risks across European aviation.
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European pilot fatigue survey raises concerns over microsleeps and duty pressure
A survey of almost 7,200 European airline captains and first officers found widespread reports of microsleeps, insufficient rest and pressure to continue working while fatigued....
Moscow’s four airports restricted after drones approach capital
Russia’s aviation regulator temporarily stopped flight arrivals and departures at all four airports serving Moscow on October 23, citing flight safety.
Death toll reaches two after attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd Airport
Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority says a second person has died after the October 21 attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
FAA Says SMART Could Improve Business Aviation Access Despite Safety Review Questions
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency’s new SMART air-traffic management system could give business aviation operators better visibility into access to the National Airspace...
FAA Proposes Design Standards for Vertical Flight Facilities
The FAA has released draft standards for facilities serving vertical-takeoff aircraft, including guidance for vertiport layouts, rooftop sites, charging systems and airport integration.
FAA open to reviewing new path for single-pilot Citation operations
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency is willing to examine proposals involving additional training and aircraft modifications that could support single-pilot operations in certain...
In-flight biological incidents can delay aircraft, especially at smaller airports
Airline crews use onboard biohazard kits to contain vomit and other bodily-fluid contamination, but severe cases can require specialist cleaning, carpet removal or flight cancellation....
FAA Authorizes BETA ALIA A250 Market-Survey Flights
The FAA has issued BETA Technologies the first Special Airworthiness Market Survey Certificate for an electric VTOL aircraft.
Contour to Replace Southern Airways at Pennsylvania’s DuBois Airport
Contour Airlines is scheduled to begin Essential Air Service from DuBois Regional Airport to Atlanta and Chicago O’Hare on February 1, 2027.
French Air and Space Force Mirage 2000D crashes near Nancy during return from mission
A Mirage 2000D from Nancy-Ochey Air Base crashed near Rogéville on October 20 while returning from a mission, France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces said....
FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10, clearing production and deliveries
The FAA announced on October 20 that it had issued the Boeing 737 MAX 10 an amended type certificate, allowing production and deliveries to domestic...
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