The 2009 crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 near Buffalo killed 50 people and triggered the most sweeping overhaul of U.S. airline training and hiring standards in a generation.
TowerThe 2002 Überlingen midair killed 71 people when a crew followed an ATC instruction instead of their TCAS Resolution Advisory - and changed how the industry trains pilots forever.
VectorPassengers on an American Airlines flight used duct tape to restrain a disruptive first-class passenger, forcing a diversion - here's what the law says and why it matters for everyone who flies.
TowerSouth America's airlines are splitting on unruly passenger trends in 2026 - and the difference comes down to enforcement, not culture.
TowerA United crew timed out one minute before takeoff. Here's what FAA flight duty limits mean for every pilot.
TowerFlight attendant confessions reveal cabin realities that directly affect flight safety, from unruly passengers to extraordinary professionalism.
TowerThe FAA proposed a $165,000 fine against Alaska Airlines for boarding visibly intoxicated passengers on eleven flights.
TowerAirlines are overhauling cabin crew training in 2026 to address the overlap between aggressive and anxious passengers simultaneously.
TowerAn American Airlines 777 lost an engine after departing Phoenix with 11 hours of fuel, forcing the crew to land 200,000 pounds over max landing weight.
TowerLong-haul pilots sleep in hidden onboard bunks during flight - and aviation regulations require it for safety.
TowerAviation sanctions quietly destroy airlines by cutting off spare parts, forcing unsafe maintenance practices and fleet cannibalization.
TowerA detailed look at the structured one-to-two-hour maintenance inspection airliners undergo between every flight.
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