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A firefighting helicopter crashed while battling Utah's Widemouth 2 Fire, killing two crew members. The aircraft went down in remote terrain near Richfield on Friday as the wildfire continues spreading across over 114,000 acres.
Malaysia's anti-drug agency has thrown its weight behind Malaysia Airlines' decision to mandate drug screening for all 1,260 active pilots and cabin crew members, citing aviation safety imperatives following a recent pilot arrest.
Kerala police arrested a 36-year-old Palakkad native after he allegedly attempted to open an emergency exit on a Batik Air flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi, causing significant panic among passengers and crew before being restrained.
The Alliance For A Safe Community has demanded a comprehensive security review at KLIA after a Malaysian pilot was arrested in Jakarta for allegedly attempting to smuggle 25 kilogrammes of drugs, raising questions about screening procedures.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot's arrest in Jakarta for suspected drug smuggling has prompted security experts to sound alarms about systemic vulnerabilities in aviation safety across the industry, extending well beyond a single airline.
Malaysia Corruption Watch has urged authorities to examine security vulnerabilities at KLIA following a pilot's arrest with drugs in Indonesia, arguing investigations should prioritise systemic gaps over departmental accountability.
Boeing has obtained Federal Aviation Administration certification for its 737-7 aircraft, the smallest member of the 737 MAX family. The approval comes after years of rigorous oversight following fatal crashes.
A Danish pilot and Greek coordinator died when two Bell helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in western Attica on Sunday. A British pilot and another Greek coordinator survived the crash near Psatha.
An AirAsia service from Tacloban City to Manila was cancelled Saturday after technicians identified a landing gear defect before departure, causing temporary disruptions at the airport's main commercial hub.
Malaysia Airlines has initiated an internal investigation following the detention of one of its pilots by Indonesian authorities on suspected drug-related charges, raising fresh concerns about aviation safety protocols.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle over 70,000 ecstasy pills into Indonesia. The airline is conducting an internal review and cooperating fully with Indonesian authorities.
Pre-flight safety briefings stem from tragic lessons learned over decades of aviation accidents. A 1952 Pan American disaster that killed 52 people fundamentally changed how airlines protect passengers, a principle Malaysia Airlines continues advancing today.
Families of Chinese passengers on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 are challenging a compensation ruling in Beijing, arguing the court failed to establish facts about the 2014 disappearance. They seek accountability over money.
The FAA has identified a critical safety defect affecting 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the United States, with passenger seats improperly installed in their tracks. The agency has issued a proposed airworthiness directive requiring repairs.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has emphasised the need for Malaysia to establish an integrated air disaster management system where all agencies operate under unified command, stressing that coordination matters more than asset quantity.
Malaysia's Airport Fire and Rescue Services led a first-of-its-kind exercise simulating an aircraft crash six kilometres from Subang Airport, involving 450 participants from 20+ agencies to strengthen off-airport disaster response capabilities.
India's aircraft accident investigators are finalising their probe into last year's fatal Air India crash, having completed analysis of cockpit voice recordings and psychological assessments of the crew involved in the incident.
A Ryanair aircraft returning from Thessaloniki to Germany made an emergency landing after a cabin window shattered, nearly ejecting a passenger. The incident triggered a full investigation.