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FAA Proposes $3.1 Million Fine Against Boeing for Safety Violations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $3.1 million fine against Boeing for safety violations, including a mid-flight door plug panel loss on an Alaska Airlines jet, stemming from September 2023 to February 2024.

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Climate Change to Increase Turbulence, Causing Injuries and Flight Disruptions

Rising global temperatures are intensifying jet stream winds, leading to a 16-27% increase in wind shear by 2100, resulting in more severe clear-air turbulence (CAT) and increased risk of passenger injuries.

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Boeing Faces Final Legal Challenge Over 737 Max Crashes

A Texas judge will decide Wednesday whether to dismiss felony charges against Boeing for its role in two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, after a plea deal was rejected and a new agreement reached.

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EU Halts Single-Pilot Flight Proposals Due to Safety Concerns

A three-year EU Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) study found insufficient evidence that single-pilot commercial flights are as safe as current two-pilot operations, halting proposals for such changes.

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Malaysian Fighter Jet Crashes After Takeoff

On August 21, at 9:05 PM, an F/A-18D Hornet fighter jet of the Royal Malaysian Air Force crashed at the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan, Malaysia, shortly after takeoff; both pilots ejected and were hospitalized; the cause is under investigation.

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FAA Training Shortfalls Exacerbate Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage

The United States faces a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers due to a 35% washout rate at the FAA's Oklahoma City training facility, resulting in understaffing at 90% of air traffic control towers and causing widespread flight delays.

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House Passes Bill to Reform FAA Pilot Mental Health Rules

The U.S. House unanimously passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, mandating the FAA to overhaul antiquated pilot mental health rules within two years, addressing a culture of silence that impacts aviation safety.

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Former Alaska Airlines Pilot to Plead Guilty in Engine-Cutting Incident

A former Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph Emerson, will plead guilty and no-contest to federal and state charges after attempting to cut the engines of a passenger flight while under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms on October 22, 2023.

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Increased GPS Interference in Eastern Europe Due to Russia

GPS interference incidents, attributed to Russia, have significantly increased over the past three years in Eastern Europe, impacting tens of thousands of flights and causing concerns about aviation safety and the reliability of navigation systems.

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Multiple Russian Airports Face Temporary Flight Restrictions

On July 28th, Russian airports in Sochi, Saratov, and Samara faced temporary flight restrictions, following similar disruptions in Volgograd, St. Petersburg, and Pskov, due to safety concerns; Aeroflot also canceled dozens of flights due to a system failure.

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Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash: Systemic Failures and Lasting Impacts

On August 14, 2005, Helios Airways Flight 522, a Boeing 737-300 departing Larnaca, Cyprus for Prague with a stop in Athens, crashed near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people on board due to cabin depressurization caused by improperly set pressure controls after maintenance; this resulted in le...

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Ghana Helicopter Crash Kills Eight, Including Two Ministers

A military helicopter carrying Ghana's Defense and Environment Ministers, along with six others, crashed in Ashanti region on Wednesday, resulting in eight fatalities; President Mahama suspended his schedule and ordered flags to half-mast.

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