Airworthiness Directive Tracker
A tracked safety dataset for our aviation industry coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
FAA Proposes Relaxing Oxygen Mask Rules for Pilots
The FAA has proposed easing oxygen mask requirements for pilots operating pressurized aircraft under Parts 91 and 135, citing modern safety systems...
FAA Reviews Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue After Airlines
The FAA is reviewing a flight management computer software glitch on some Boeing 737 MAX jets, convening a safety board.
Garmin Autoland Approved for Pilatus PC-12 PRO
The FAA and EASA have certified Garmin's Safety Autoland system for the Pilatus PC-12 PRO turboprop, expanding the automated emergency landing...
F-22 Pilot Awarded Top Safety Honor for Belly Landing
A US Air Force F-22 pilot received the service's highest flight safety award for successfully belly-landing a $156 million stealth fighter after a...
Rheinmetall LUNA NG drone approved
Germany's military aviation authority has granted provisional airworthiness certification to the Rheinmetall LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance system
Airlink Jets' 50-Foot Rugby Flyover Sparks
Airlink jets performed a flyover estimated at 41-46 feet above a Cape Town rugby stadium, sparking a debate over safety.
EASA eases Jordan, Lebanon airspace warnings
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency eased its airspace warnings for Jordan and Lebanon on August 31, 2026, the same day Jordan's military...
Airlink E-Jets stadium flypast safety debate
Two Airlink Embraer E-Jets performed a low formation flypast over a Cape Town stadium before a rugby match, raising safety concerns.
Qantas A380 Flies with Work Light Inside Wing
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report on an incident where a Qantas A380 flew two international sectors with a maintenance...
FAA Proposes Mandatory Fix for Boeing 787 Fan Cowl Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a mandatory airworthiness directive to address a potential safety issue with the Boeing 787...