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Cirrus SR22 Pilot Survives In-Flight Engine Fire After Deploying CAPS Parachute in Brazil
A pilot survived an in-flight engine fire aboard a Cirrus SR22 near Serra Azul, Brazil, on Tuesday by deploying the aircraft's Cirrus Airframe Parachute System before the plane was destroyed by fire.
Nigeria Airport Shutdowns Expose Regulatory Failure as Air Peace Debt, Union Action Ground Lagos and Abuja Flights
Aviation unions picketed Air Peace at Lagos and Abuja airports over an alleged N15-17 billion unremitted ticket charge debt, grounding flights and stranding thousands of passengers nationwide.
Air Charter Safety Foundation Releases Three ASAP Case Studies for August 2026
The Air Charter Safety Foundation published three August 2026 ASAP case studies covering an unresolved airworthiness directive, a Teterboro altitude deviation at fix DANDY, and an in-flight hypoxia event at 20,000 feet.
Kentucky Aviation Study: 88.5% of Plane Crashes Occurred Outside Major Commercial Airports, 2016–2025
The Kryder Law Group's review of National Transportation Safety Board data found 78 Kentucky aviation accidents from 2016 through 2025, with 69 occurring at non-commercial airfields, about 88.5%.
Amendment to Aviation Safety Bill Could Block ADS-B Data Use for Tax Enforcement, Risking Millions in State Revenue
A House-passed amendment to the ALERT Act would bar airports and tax authorities from using ADS-B transponder data to collect landing fees or enforce aircraft taxes, potentially costing Texas up to $70.2 million in annual revenue.
Buenos Aires Aeroparque closed for second day, 900 flights affected
Buenos Aires Aeroparque stayed shut for a second day on August 26 for runway maintenance, affecting about 900 flights before a planned 16:00 reopening on Thursday, August 27.
Australia's Air Frontier grounds Baron fleet after Baron 58 crash in Gulf of Carpentaria
Air Frontier grounded all Beechcraft Baron aircraft in its fleet after a Baron 58, registered VH-AKH, crashed on August 25 during a repositioning flight over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
AsBAA's Balmer: Regional cooperation essential to tackle illegal charter and regulatory complexity in Asian business aviation
AsBAA Chairman Phil Balmer said regulatory fragmentation across Asia's roughly 1,100-jet business aviation fleet is pushing some operators into illegal charter activity.
Middle East Airspace Update: No Ceasefire, Kuwait Still Closed, Three Saudi Airports Shut After Houthi Attacks
As of August 25, 2026, Kuwait overflights remain closed until October 2 and three southern Saudi airports stay shut after Houthi attacks, while EASA advisories run through August 31.
Charter Industry 2026 a Tale of Two Stories, ACA CEO Hogben Says
Air Charter Association CEO Glenn Hogben said the charter industry's 2026 has been a tale of two stories, citing reduced Middle East demand for FBO, operator and maintenance services amid regional conflict.
Ukraine's Civil Aviation Faces Existential Crisis After 52 Months of Shutdown; Airport Reopening Plans Stall
Ukraine's civil aviation sector remains shut after 52 months since Russia's February 24, 2022 invasion, with only Boryspil and Lviv airports retaining working infrastructure among six major hubs.
FAA Accepts Pilots for HIMS Reform Petition Seeking Overhaul of Aeromedical Certification Program
The FAA accepted for review a petition filed August 20 by Pilots for HIMS Reform seeking defined monitoring periods, independent appeal rights and faster decisions in aeromedical certification, acknowledged August 24.
Cessna 441 chartered flight struck terrain near Cape Newenham after missed approach in poor weather, Army engineers among those on board
A chartered Cessna 441 struck terrain at Cape Newenham, Alaska after a missed approach in poor weather, with US Army engineers among those on board.
Cloncurry Airport faces operational downgrade unless $10 million secured before wet season
Cloncurry Shire Council says it may downgrade Cloncurry Airport's operational status before this wet season unless $10 million in extra funding is secured, restricting heavier jets and FIFO mining flights.
Norway Air Traffic Controller Strike Causes 150 Flight Cancellations and 2,110 Delays Across Europe
An air traffic controller strike at Norway's Avinor triggered at least 150 flight cancellations and 2,110 delays across Europe, with Oslo Gardermoen hit hardest at 75 cancellations by August 24, 2026.
Russia's 'Air Shadow Fleet' Made at Least 75 Flights to Sahel States, C4ADS Research Finds
C4ADS research identified at least 75 flights by Russian military and private aircraft to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger between January 2025 and July 2026, revealing a coordinated logistics network.
Survey: 66% of GA Maintenance Professionals Expect Parts Supply to Worsen, Average Piston Aircraft Now 53 Years Old
TBX's 2026 General Aviation Parts Survey found 66% of maintenance professionals expect parts supply to worsen, with the average certified piston aircraft now 53 years old.
Greece's Tourism Boom Strains Athens Air Traffic Control as Flights Surge 40% Above 2019 Levels
Greek air traffic controllers say Athens-area airspace is overloaded as southeast European traffic runs about 40 percent above 2019 levels, with the control centre staffed at 154 of a needed 250 controllers.
Ben Gurion Airport Chaos: Labor Dispute Halts Operations on Busiest Day as Warnings Were Ignored
A labor dispute at Israel Airports Authority halted key ground operations at Ben Gurion Airport for about two and a half hours on August 20, 2026, disrupting roughly 106,000 passengers across 620 flights.
Ten Aviation Incidents Make Headlines: Rafale Intercepts Leaking Jet, Cessna Pilot Killed, Qantas A380 Flew With Light Inside Wing
A French Air Force Rafale intercepted a Bombardier Global 6000 over France after a fuel leak forced it to divert from its Miami-bound route, one of ten incidents in a weekly roundup.
Pilot ditches twin-engine plane in Atlantic Ocean off Boca Raton after landing gear and engine failure; no injuries
A 23-year-old pilot ditched her twin-engine plane in the Atlantic about 2 miles east of Boca Raton Airport on Saturday around 9:40 a.m. after landing gear and right-engine failure, escaping without injuries.
Small Aircraft Crashes at Brenham Municipal Airport; Two Occupants Sustain Minor Injuries
A small aircraft crashed at Brenham Municipal Airport in Texas around 8 a.m., leaving two occupants with minor injuries after a multi-agency emergency response.
Aviation Study Warns Automation in Air Traffic Control Is Outpacing Safety Regulation
A doctoral study of air traffic controllers across seven countries found automation bias, skill erosion and non-interoperable systems, alongside a 69% rise in South African general aviation accidents in 2021-2022.
Severe Storms Cause Flight Delays, Ground Stops, and Rail Disruptions Across U.S.
Severe thunderstorms triggered ground stops at Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metro, flow controls near New York, Philadelphia and Washington, and a multi-day airline travel waiver from August 19 to 23.
Pressure-Data System Failure at Marseille Provence Airport Disrupts 35 Flights, Two Cancelled
A pressure-data system failure at Marseille Provence Airport around 06:00 Saturday disrupted 35 flights, with 21 delayed, 14 awaiting departure by 11:00, and two cancelled.
NHC: Tropical Depression Could Form by Mid-Week from Atlantic Wave Moving Off Africa
The National Hurricane Center said on August 23 a tropical wave off Africa, moving west at 15 to 20 mph, could become a depression by midweek and possibly Tropical Storm Dolly.
NSIB Issues Four Safety Recommendations for Benin Airport Following Enugu Air Runway Overrun on July 23
Nigeria's Safety Investigation Bureau issued four safety recommendations to NCAA, FAAN and NiMet after an Enugu Air Embraer ERJ 170-100LR overran Runway 05 at Benin Airport on July 23 with 68 occupants aboard.
Air Traffic Controllers' Strike Closes Western Norway Airspace, Strands Hundreds at Bergen Airport
A strike by Norwegian air traffic controllers closed airspace over Bergen and Stavanger, stranding 300 to 400 passengers overnight at Bergen Airport Flesland by Saturday evening.
CBI Books Former DGCA Director of Flying Training Capt. Anil Gill in Corruption Case Over Aircraft Leases and FTO Approvals
The CBI registered a corruption case on August 21 against former DGCA Director of Flying Training Capt. Anil Gill and four companies over aircraft leases and FTO approvals.
Ben Gurion Airport Union Chief Denies Responsibility for Shutdown as Netanyahu Seeks to Expel Him from Likud
Ben-Gurion Airport union chairman Pinchas Idan denied causing the shutdown as Netanyahu petitioned Likud's Supreme Court to expel him, with damage estimated at NIS 25-30 million.
Global airlines slowly resume Middle East flights after US-Iran ceasefire, many suspensions extend to October and beyond
Following a US-Iran ceasefire, airlines including Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Wizz Air, Air Canada, KLM and Finnair are extending Dubai and other Middle East route suspensions into October 2026 and beyond.
FAA Proposes $60,000 Fine Against Lycoming Engines Over Alleged Maintenance Violations on Four TEO-540-C1A Engines
The FAA proposed a $60,000 civil penalty against Lycoming Engines over alleged failure to replace Exhaust Bypass Valve Assemblies on four TEO-540-C1A engines serviced in September 2024.
South Africa's ATNS Safety Incident Rate Exceeds Own Limit as Parliament Hears of Air Traffic Navigation Crisis
South Africa's Parliament heard that ATNS's serious safety incident rate has risen above its own safety limit since July 2025, with OR Tambo approach control staffed at only 57% of target.
Electric Aircraft Battery Fires: Why Extinguishing Flames May Not End the Emergency
The FAA and EASA warn that lithium-ion propulsion battery fires on electric aircraft can keep generating heat and flammable gases after flames are put out.
Concorde: From 1962 Anglo-French Treaty to Final Flight in November 2003
Concorde's supersonic programme ran from a 1962 Anglo-French treaty through its final flight on 26 November 2003, with only 20 aircraft ever completed.
Iran and Oman Outline Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Corridor as US Launches Sweeping Iran Sanctions
Iran and Oman outlined a phased plan for a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor through Iranian waters as the US launched "Operation Economic Outcast," sanctioning over 60 entities across five sectors.
Near-Midair Encounters Offer Hard Lessons on Pilot Vigilance and Shared Responsibility
Retired Air Force major general John Barry published commentary on near-midair encounters in general aviation, stressing pilot vigilance and shared responsibility at nontowered airports.
Australian authorities investigate two more taxiing incidents at Sydney Airport amid air traffic controller shortage
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating two more taxiing incidents at Sydney Airport, involving Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia aircraft on August 25 and August 16.
Venezuela's Maiquetía Airport to Resume Flights from September 1 Using Temporary Terminals After June Earthquakes
Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía will resume national and international flights on September 1, 2026, using provisional terminals built after a June double earthquake killed at least 6,509 people.
Aviation aftermarket faces decade-long supply crunch, says Acorn Capital Management CEO
Acorn Capital Management CEO Rick Nagel says the aviation aftermarket faces a potential decade-long supply squeeze, citing a roughly 100,000-worker US aerospace labour shortfall.
FAA Issues Airworthiness Notice Over Cracking in Tempest Spark Plugs From May–July 2026 Production Lots
The FAA issued a non-regulatory airworthiness notice for Tempest spark plugs made between May 5 and July 29, 2026, citing cracking in the Hot-Lock Assembly.
Fiji Airways Secures Alternative Jet Fuel Supplies, Rules Out Flight Disruptions
Fiji Airways secured alternative jet fuel supplies at Nadi International Airport after a recent delivery from one supplier could not currently be used, and said flights will continue as normal.
Pilots Play Key Role Assisting ATC During Fire Season, Aviation Experts Say
Aviation authorities are urging pilots to keep reporting fires, ELT signals and possible downed aircraft to ATC during fire season, since early reports can support fire suppression efforts.
Boeing Faces Another Labor Union Contract Rejection and Strike Authorization
Boeing workers in SPEEA's Professional and Technical units in the Puget Sound region rejected a contract proposal on Aug. 21 and authorized a strike.
ADS-B 'In' Developments Advance Ahead of Potential Mandates
ADS-B In technology development is moving forward as regulators weigh mandatory equipage requirements, spurred by the fatal collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk and a CRJ700 near Reagan Washington National Airport.
Third Drone and Suspected Military Explosives Found Near Leipzig Airport in Apparent Sabotage Linked to Russia
German investigators found a third drone and about 50 grams of suspected military explosive, likely hexogen, near Leipzig airport on 14 August, ten days after a failed 4 August sabotage attempt.
FAA relocates antenna and changes procedure after Marine One near-miss with passenger jet at Reagan National Airport
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency relocated an antenna and changed a procedure after an August 4 incident in which Marine One came too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport.
Samsic Ground Worker Dies After Apron Incident Involving French Bee A350 at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
A Samsic ground-handling employee died after an apron incident during pushback of a French Bee Airbus A350 at Montréal-Trudeau Airport on August 24, delaying the flight over six hours.
Norwich Airport to Close All Flights on 28 August as Air Traffic Control Staff Strike Over Pay
Norwich Airport will close entirely on Friday 28 August as air traffic control staff in the Prospect union hold a 24-hour strike over a demanded 10 per cent pay rise.
GPS Spoofing in Aviation Surged 193% Between 2023 and 2025, IATA Data Shows
IATA's 2025 Annual Safety Report shows GPS spoofing incidents affecting aircraft rose 193% between 2023 and 2025, while GPS jamming rose 67% over the same period.
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery Becomes Europe's Top Jet Fuel Supplier While Domestic Airlines Face Crippling Costs
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery is exporting roughly 24 million liters of jet fuel daily to Europe, mostly, while domestic airlines have accumulated over 60 billion Naira ($45 million) in debt to local banks.
Cessna 150 Pilot Killed After Collision with Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter at Carlisle Airport
A Cessna 150 pilot died Wednesday evening after colliding with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter during a training exercise at Carlisle Airport, with two troopers surviving with minor injuries.
NTSB Releases Surveillance Videos and Investigative Reports From Fatal Philadelphia Learjet 55 Crash
The NTSB added 59 items to its public docket on the January 2025 Philadelphia Learjet 55 crash, including surveillance video of the aircraft's final 22 seconds of flight.
EASA Shares 2025 SAFA Ramp Inspection Data Highlighting Recurring Crew and Documentation Failures
EASA shared its 2025 SAFA ramp inspection data with OPSGROUP, showing that recurring findings for business aviation crews centered on flight-planning errors and document-control failures, led by the SAFA-GA Top 5 categories.
IATA: Middle East War and 70% Jet Fuel Price Surge to Halve Global Airline Profits to $23 Billion in 2026
IATA cut its 2026 global airline net profit forecast to $23.0 billion, down from $45 billion in 2025, citing Middle East conflict disruptions and a nearly 70% jump in jet fuel prices to $152 per barrel.
NBAA Issues Updated U.S. Arrival Restrictions for Business Aviation Operators Amid Ongoing Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
NBAA issued updated guidance effective August 20, 2026, barring travelers who were in the DRC within 21 days from boarding U.S.-bound flights amid an Ebola outbreak.
Manchester Airport Perimeter Breach Forces 24 Flights to Divert or Hold; TUI Boeing 737 MAX 8 Declares Mayday
A security breach at Manchester Airport late on August 21 forced about 24 inbound flights to divert or hold, and TUI flight BY439 declared a Mayday before landing safely at East Midlands Airport.
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR Divert Over a Dozen Flights, Airlines Issue Advisories
Heavy rain and thunderstorms over Delhi-NCR on Monday diverted more than a dozen flights at Delhi Airport, prompting IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet to issue passenger advisories.
SNECMA C.450 Coléoptère: France's Wingless VTOL Prototype That Crashed in 1959
SNECMA's wingless C.450 Coléoptère tail-sitter VTOL prototype, built with a 10.5-foot annular wing, crashed on July 25, 1959, ending the French program.
Top 10 Aviation Stories of the Week: Rafale Intercepts Fuel-Leaking Jet, Qantas A380 Flew With Tool in Wing, and More
A French Air Force Rafale intercepted a fuel-leaking Bombardier Global 6000 over France, diverting the Miami-bound jet, while separate reports detailed a Qantas A380 flying with a work light lodged in its wing.