The aviation community mourns the loss of two young Jazz Aviation pilots, Captain Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther, who died in the March 22 runway collision at LaGuardia Airport. Colleagues and passengers hail their heroic actions that prevented further loss of life.
The aviation industry faces a turbulent start to 2026 as another airline, Romania's Legend Airlines, officially winds down operations. Its closure follows a series of high-profile shutdowns and bankruptcies globally, highlighting persistent pressures on regional and niche carriers.
Arian Abbasi, 36, described by family as a devoted family man, was killed alongside another in a small plane crash in Greater Manchester. He was due to begin a coveted commercial pilot role later this month.
An air ambulance operated by Redbird Airways crashed in stormy weather in eastern India's Jharkhand state, killing all seven on board. The tragedy comes amid a series of recent incidents, leading regulators to announce stricter safety mandates for non-scheduled operators.
The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso, Texas, following a brief but unexplained closure. Authorities confirm normal flight operations have resumed and state there is no threat to commercial aviation safety.
A federal aviation safety inspector has filed a $12.75 million lawsuit against United Airlines, alleging the carrier banned him for life after he documented cabin safety violations during a 2022 flight, leading to professional repercussions and a dismissed federal case against him.
Japan's transport ministry is set to prohibit the use of portable chargers on aircraft starting April, following a series of mid-air thermal incidents linked to lithium batteries. The move aligns with growing global aviation safety efforts.
A promising young pilot and instructor, Jagoda Gancarek, has died after a hot air balloon crash in western Poland. The incident, which also injured two others, has sparked an investigation and an outpouring of grief from the country's close-knit aviation circles.
A Cessna Citation jet struck multiple deer during takeoff from a North Palm Beach airport, forcing the aircraft to safely divert to Palm Beach International. All seven occupants escaped unharmed.
A viral social media post falsely claimed the pilots involved in the fatal Air Canada ground collision at LaGuardia Airport were female. Authorities have confirmed both pilots were men, as the industry grapples with misinformation in the wake of the tragedy.
Garmin solidifies its position in the avionics market by establishing a major flight test and certification center in Mesa, Arizona, while partnering with Brazos Safety Systems to enhance its digital flight data platform.
Exclusive Reuters reporting reveals that recent disruptions at El Paso Airport and earlier incidents near Washington D.C. were caused by U.S. government testing of laser and electronic counter-drone systems, interfering with critical aircraft safety alerts. The revelations follow a deadly 2025 mid-air collision and have drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers.
A Starsky Aviation flight was forced into an emergency landing at Mogadishu's main airport due to a reported mechanical failure, overshooting the tarmac and ending up in shallow waters. Authorities confirm no fatalities.
Antoine Forest of Quebec has been named as one of the two pilots killed when an Air Canada flight struck a firetruck on the runway. The incident, under federal investigation, also injured over 40 people.
Mackenzie Gunther, a 2023 Seneca Polytechnic graduate who had just launched his career with Jazz Aviation, has been identified as the second pilot killed in Sunday's runway collision at LaGuardia Airport. The incident, involving an Air Canada Express flight and an emergency vehicle, is under investigation.
A ground collision between an Air Canada Express regional jet and an airport firefighting vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport has resulted in two fatalities, multiple injuries, and the closure of the airport as federal investigators descend on the scene.
A disruptive incident unfolded aboard a Thai AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Bangkok last week, as an allegedly intoxicated passenger disrobed mid-air and later attempted to flee on the tarmac, leading to his apprehension by authorities.
The UN's aviation body has imposed an immediate global limit of two portable chargers per passenger on flights, citing safety concerns. The new rules also ban recharging the devices onboard.
As the NTSB begins its painstaking investigation into the deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a firetruck at New York's LaGuardia Airport, critical questions emerge about runway procedures, controller workload, and systemic safeguards. The probe, expected to last over a year, will scrutinize communication logs, staffing protocols, and why multiple layers of defense failed to prevent the tragedy.
Following a fatal collision at New York's LaGuardia airport, a look back at the catastrophic aviation accidents that have shaken the globe in recent years underscores persistent safety challenges.
