Global Aviation Faces Turbulence as Airbus A320 Recall Grounds Half of Fleet
Airbus grounds 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after software malfunction, disrupting global travel and reigniting aircraft market diversification debates.
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Airbus grounds 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after software malfunction, disrupting global travel and reigniting aircraft market diversification debates.
Airbus recalls 6,000 A320 jets due to flight control software risks, causing global Thanksgiving travel disruptions. Airlines scramble to address safety concerns amid peak holiday demand.
Venezuela revokes permits for six international airlines following U.S. FAA safety warnings, escalating regional tensions amid a U.S. naval buildup in the Caribbean.
Mass flight cancellations and delays hit U.S. airports as federal shutdown strains aviation safety, impacting peak holiday travel season.
U.S. FAA reduces air traffic at 40 locations amid record government shutdown, raising global travel and economic concerns as staffing shortages worsen.
The US government shutdown enters its third week, straining federal workers and raising economic concerns as debt surpasses $38 trillion.
A federal judge blocks Trump’s layoff plan amid the U.S. government shutdown, now in its third week, impacting aviation, tourism, and low-income families.
Russian President Vladimir Putin admits Moscow’s role in the 2023 Azerbaijani jet crash, offering compensation amid regional tensions.
Russia pledges compensation after missile fragments linked to Azerbaijani jet crash. Putin cites technical malfunctions during Ukraine drone tracking.
Cambodia bans flights over conflict zones near Thai border as military clashes escalate, impacting regional airspace and travel routes.
The Chinese Consulate confirms a national was aboard a Russian plane that crashed in Amur, sparking international attention and rescue efforts.
A Russian passenger plane with nearly 50 aboard crashes in the Far East, sparking rescue efforts and an investigation.
Air India completes mandatory fuel control switch inspections on Boeing fleet, reports no issues following DGCA directive after June crash.
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a Dhaka college campus Monday. No casualties reported; investigation underway.
New details in the Air India crash investigation suggest the captain may have turned off engine fuel switches, according to a WSJ report.
A small plane crashed at Southend Airport in Essex, UK, prompting a major emergency response. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Preliminary findings reveal cockpit confusion after engine fuel switches flipped unexpectedly in Air India crash that killed 260. Investigation ongoing.
Preliminary report reveals fuel cutoff switches were activated moments before Air India crash, killing 260. Investigation ongoing.
Chinese researchers develop ultra-lightweight ‘marshmallow’ concrete to enhance runway safety, offering cost-effective solution for emergency aircraft landings.
China’s new flight route W121 aims to ease air traffic, enhance safety, and improve cross-Strait exchanges, according to a mainland spokesperson.