aviation safety
Commercial Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Issues: The High Cost of Seeking Help
Dec 04, 2025 02:45 am CST
Commercial airline pilots frequently conceal mental health conditions fearing license suspension and career loss. This investigative report reveals how aviation's strict medical certification requirements, financial barriers, and industry stigma prevent pilots from seeking needed mental health treatment, potentially compromising flight safety while efforts for regulatory reform continue.
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Ocean Infinity Resumes Search After Decade-Long Mystery
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST
After more than a decade of uncertainty, the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to resume as Ocean Infinity returns to the southern Indian Ocean under a new "no-find, no-fee" contract. This renewed effort aims to solve one of aviation's greatest mysteries by deploying advanced technology to locate the Boeing 777 that disappeared in 2014 with 239 people on board.
Air India A320 Flies Eight Times With Expired Airworthiness Certificate: DGCA Launches Investigation
Dec 02, 2025 05:40 pm CST
The DGCA has initiated an investigation after discovering an Air India Airbus A320 operated multiple flights with an expired airworthiness certificate. The airline has suspended involved personnel and launched an internal probe, calling the incident "regrettable" while reaffirming its commitment to safety standards.
Air India Crash Investigation: All Potential Causes Under Scrutiny as Compensation Process Continues
Dec 02, 2025 12:49 am CST
The civil aviation ministry has confirmed that all possible causes of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people are being thoroughly investigated. The AAIB's preliminary report contains factual information based on available evidence, while Air India has begun distributing compensation to victims' families and injured survivors, with Tata Trusts providing additional ex gratia payments of Rs 1 crore each to affected families.
Airbus A320 Software Upgrade: How Quick Action Prevented Global Travel Chaos
Nov 30, 2025 01:02 am CST
Airbus rapidly implemented a critical software upgrade for approximately 6,000 A320 aircraft after discovering that intense solar radiation could corrupt flight control data. While initial fears suggested extensive travel disruptions, most European carriers completed updates quickly with minimal cancellations, though airlines in Latin America and Asia faced greater challenges.
Indian Airlines Complete Critical Airbus A320 Software Upgrade Following Global Safety Alert
Nov 29, 2025 10:36 pm CST
Indian airlines have successfully upgraded 80% of their Airbus A320 fleet following a worldwide safety directive addressing vulnerabilities in the flight-control system. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are working to meet the deadline, with minimal flight disruptions reported as maintenance teams implement software fixes for the elevator/aileron computer potentially affected by solar radiation.
How Solar Radiation Triggered Massive Airbus A320 Fleet Recall and Emergency Safety Updates
Nov 29, 2025 09:21 pm CST
A critical safety recall has grounded thousands of Airbus A320-family aircraft after engineers discovered that intense solar cosmic radiation could interfere with altitude control computers. The issue was identified following an incident where a JetBlue flight suddenly lost altitude, resulting in passenger injuries. While most aircraft require only software updates, approximately 900 older jets need complete computer replacements. Aviation authorities emphasize this precautionary measure demonstrates the industry's commitment to passenger safety.
Emergency Airworthiness Directive Affects Thousands of Airbus A320 Aircraft Globally: Indian Airlines Respond
Nov 29, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Following an emergency airworthiness directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, thousands of Airbus A320-family aircraft worldwide require urgent flight control fixes. Air India and IndiGo are working to implement mandatory checks on hundreds of affected aircraft, with engineers working around the clock to replace faulty elevator aileron computers vulnerable to solar radiation corruption. Both airlines report minimal disruptions while prioritizing passenger safety.
EASA Grounds 6,000 Airbus A320 Aircraft Worldwide Due to Critical Flight Control Issue
Nov 29, 2025 03:36 pm CST
The European Union Safety Agency has issued an emergency directive grounding approximately 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft worldwide following a JetBlue incident where a computer malfunction caused an uncommanded pitch-down event. The issue stems from the Elevator Aileron Computer system, with Indian airlines including Air India and IndiGo working to complete required software and hardware fixes by Sunday evening.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Cloud Over Delhi: Impact on Aviation and Air Quality Explained
Nov 25, 2025 01:04 pm CST
A high-altitude volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has reached Delhi, disrupting flight operations across India. The plume, traveling at speeds up to 120 km/hour, contains sulphur dioxide and fine ash particles but remains at 25,000-45,000 feet, minimizing impact on Delhi's ground-level air quality. Aviation authorities have issued warnings, leading to flight adjustments rather than complete shutdowns as the cloud moves eastward toward China.