NTSB: LaGuardia Surface Alert System Did Not Trigger
Investigators said the fire truck involved did not have a transponder, and a stepped-on radio transmission remains under review.
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Flight Recorders Recovered As LaGuardia Investigation Begins
NTSB reviews runway alerts, staffing and ARFF response at LaGuardia.
Air Canada Collision at LaGuardia Kills Two Pilots
Crash shuts down major New York airport, injures dozens and disrupts hundreds of flights.
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34 California Airports Appear On FAA Hot Spot List
Updated Southwest hot spot list identifies 34 California airports where pilots should exercise extra caution on taxiways and runways.
FAA Ends ‘See and Avoid’ In Mixed Helicopter Traffic Areas
The FAA has suspended visual separation for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in high-traffic airspace.
Audit Ties Noncompliant Airport Structures To Jeju Air Crash
South Korea orders corrective measures and disciplinary action following Jeju Air crash investigations.
NTSB Preliminary Report Details February Police Helicopter Crash
Investigators outlined the events leading up to Bell 407 accident during Flagstaff shooting response.
Slackline Map Promoted As Supplemental Safety Tool For Pilots
VAI has encouraged pilots to use SlackMap to enhance awareness of low-level obstacles like slacklines.
Honeywell Gains FAA Approval For New Aspen RNAV (RNP) Approach
Honeywell’s new RNAV (RNP) approach into Aspen (KASE) Runway 15 is now FAA-approved, providing lower minimums, a stabilized descent, and guided missed approach for safer operations.
IATA Reports Lower Accident Rate, Higher Fatalities In 2025
A new safety report from IATA shows the global airline accident rate improved in 2025, though a small number of major crashes pushed fatalities higher.
