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Sriwijaya Air 737 Crashes into Java Sea with 62 Aboard

Jakarta ATC lost contact with a Boeing 737-500 carrying 62 people four minutes after takeoff on Saturday.

January 9, 2021

U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Plummet 50% in 2020

Reduced flying in the year of the pandemic also saw significantly fewer fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered business jet and turboprops.

January 7, 2021

Airline Accident Fatalities Up in 2020 Despite Pandemic

Dutch consultancy To70 warns of safety complacency as airlines increase operations in 2021.

January 5, 2021

Malaysia Suspends Heli Operator's Training Certificate

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has suspended the training certificate of My Heli Club following its second crash in less than two months.

January 5, 2021

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January 1, 2021

Accidents: January 2021

Preliminary and final accident reports

January 1, 2021

Mexico AW109 Crash Now a Homicide Investigation

Mexican authorities have detained four people in connection with the December 2018 fatal crash of a 2011 Leonardo AW109S.

December 28, 2020

Traffic Data Recaps Max Grounding and Return to Service

Satellite data from Spire Aviation provides a vivid snapshot of how Boeing's 737 Max was grounded in March 2019 and how it has returned to service.

December 23, 2020

Senate Report Blasts FAA and Boeing Over Max Recertification

The Senate report alleges that Boeing pressured FAA test pilots in human factors evaluation of the 737 Max's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation.

December 19, 2020

Accidents: December 2020

Preliminary and final accident reports

December 1, 2020

NTSB: Spatial Disorientation Triggered Aeromed Fatal

Helicopter spun near the runway and impacted terrain at night, in fog.

November 24, 2020

EASA Issues Proposed AD for 737 Max Return to Flight

EASA expects the Boeing 737 Max to be able to return to flight in Europe in mid-January.

November 24, 2020

Los Angeles Drone Pilot Faces Year in Prison

The pilot of drone that hit an LAPD helicopter is facing federal charges for the unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.

November 22, 2020

Taiwan Grounds F-16 Fighter Fleet Following Crash

The latest fighter loss is the second for the Republic of China Air Force in the past few weeks, and the fourth this year.

November 19, 2020

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.

November 18, 2020

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.

November 18, 2020

Two Dead after Pair of Guimbal G2s Collide in Malaysia

Two dead, two survive after a pair of Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday in Malaysia.

November 10, 2020

ICAO Tells Iran To Expedite PS752 Shoot Down Investigation

The ICAO Council called on Iranian officials to publish a complete report into the shooting down of Ukrainian International Airlines flight from Tehran,

November 7, 2020

Accidents: November 2020

Preliminary and final accident reports

November 2, 2020

Inquiry Clears Crew in Fatal 2013 Super Puma Crash

Accident triggered by "perfect storm of circumstances."

October 21, 2020

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