Investigation Shows Errant Plane Landings Are Surprisingly Frequent
When you purchase a plane ticket and then later board the plane, you go in with the assumption that you’re going to be taken to the destination printed on said ticket. But as a new investigation shows, the number of planes that accidentally touch down in the wrong spot or come close to doing so… read more
Boeing 767 Elevators To Be Inspected
Boeing 767s are in the spotlight after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ruling that calls into question the safety of a component that is vital to flying. The worry is that the elevators on these planes could contain faulty components that compromise a pilot’s ability to properly get a handle on the pitch of… read more
Electronics Usage During Takeoff And Landing Finally Gets Approval
Anyone who has been on a plane in recent years has been through this seemingly archaic process: once the flight is about to take off, you have to turn off your phones, tablets, laptops, and any other mobile devices until the plane is well into the air. Then, you have to do the same thing… read more
Editorial Asks That Fatigued Pilot Regulations Extend to Cargo Pilots
One of the most widely respected pilots in the entire country has partnered with a former National Transportation Safety Board chairman to pen an editorial for the Wall Street Journal focused on fatigued pilot regulations set to kick in at the beginning of next year. That rule will impose benchmarks on sleep that pilots of… read more
Government Closure Hits Southern California FAA Inspectors
The government shutdown continues to have an impact on matters of safety across the country, and California is also feeling the sting. A report from the Los Angeles Times outlines how Southern California safety inspectors working for the Federal Aviation Administration will have to go on leave until the shutdown is resolved. This could pose… read more
FAA Likely To Ease Limits On Mobile Device Usage On Planes
It’s a rule that has led to endless griping from commuters: when you board an airplane, you must turn off your electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Now, with complaints reaching a fever pitch and mobile devices more prevalent than they’ve ever been, the Federal Aviation Administration is likely to alter the rules. An advisory… read more
Taking The Proper Safety Precautions While In The Air
When most people board a plane, they tend to tune out the safety directives provided by airline personnel. But the recent Asiana Airlines crash has prompted a new report focused on heeding such important tips, as exercising the proper precautions in the event of a plane crash can mean the difference between life and death…. read more
In Wake of San Francisco Crash, FAA Issues New Pilot Training Rules
In the wake of this weekend’s plane crash in San Francisco, safety advocates and lawmakers started leaning on the Federal Aviation Administration to enact rules related to pilot training as quickly as possible. Now, that pressure has apparently borne fruit, as the FAA today announced that they would be adopting new rules for pilots, effective… read more
NTSB Calls Upon FAA To Adjust Airplane “Go-Around” Rules
When a plane is set to land, one hopes that things will go according to plan, that the plane will hit the tarmac and coast to taxiing speed before depositing passengers at the gate. Sometimes, though, circumstances are such that a pilot has to pull out of the landing and try again, circling back in… read more
Battery Issues Prompt Grounding of Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Worries about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have caused such planes to be grounded until their safety can be assured through careful inspection. Authorities in both Japan and the United States are taking part in the investigation. The issues with the planes apparently stem from lithium-ion batteries onboard the aircrafts. A safety official in Japan came… read more
FAA Committee Could Alter Rules Regarding Electronics on Planes
Anyone who’s traveled on a commercial airline has likely either wondered or griped about the fact that all approved electronic devices must be stowed when the plane is getting ready to head out. Then, when that same plane is about ready to touch down for the landing, it’s time to repeat the drill. The exact… read more
Scrawl Along Airplane Wing Causes Stir On the Internet
This is the second story in a row involving an Alaska Airline plane headed to Seattle. Although almost guaranteed to be a coincidence, it is interesting. This time, the flight wasn’t headed out of Ontario, California, but Burbank, California. Although there were no problems with the flight itself, a detail-oriented passenger happened to look out… read more