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Pilot’s sudden death during overnight layover puts spotlight on fatigue concerns

September 18, 2026

Pilot’s sudden death during overnight layover puts spotlight on fatigue concerns

An Air India captain, Sunny Sharad Asaldekar, 46, was found unresponsive in his New Delhi hotel room during a layover, sparking renewed fatigue concerns for pilots.

Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying

September 16, 2026

Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying

A Sepehran Airlines flight in Iran carrying 127 passengers and crew returned to the airport after a reported tire blowout and possible engine damage.

NBC reporter, pilot among the victims identified in deadly Los Angeles helicopter crash

September 16, 2026

NBC reporter, pilot among the victims identified in deadly Los Angeles helicopter crash

Journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were identified as victims of the NBC4 helicopter crash in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood.

Airport X-ray shows terrifying object taped in carry-on to skip checked baggage fee

September 15, 2026

Airport X-ray shows terrifying object taped in carry-on to skip checked baggage fee

A traveler at Dane County Regional Airport in Wisconsin taped a knife inside her carry-on bag to avoid paying a $100 baggage fee ahead of a camping trip, the TSA reported.

Female passenger undresses on American Airlines flight, engages in 'indecent acts,' crew reports

September 13, 2026

Female passenger undresses on American Airlines flight, engages in 'indecent acts,' crew reports

A female passenger on American Airlines Flight 1779 reportedly undressed and performed indecent acts mid-flight, prompting law enforcement at Miami.

Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote

September 11, 2026

Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote

Nashville's airport authority voted unanimously to begin renaming the airport after American icon Dolly Parton, though a final name has not yet been decided.

Pilot rescued after World War II-era plane crashes at Pennsylvania airport

September 10, 2026

Pilot rescued after World War II-era plane crashes at Pennsylvania airport

The World War II-era plane had been airborne just nine minutes before crashing at Heritage Field Airport in Pennsylvania, causing a fuel leak on site.

Jet plunges 27,000 feet in 10 minutes as oxygen masks suddenly drop aboard flight

September 9, 2026

Jet plunges 27,000 feet in 10 minutes as oxygen masks suddenly drop aboard flight

Delta Air Lines Flight 2311 experienced a scary emergency when the plane descended roughly 27,000 feet in about 10 minutes because of a pressurization issue.

Fiery San Diego plane crash kills 2

September 9, 2026

Fiery San Diego plane crash kills 2

Two individuals were killed in a fiery plane crash at the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport located in San Diego, California, on Sept. 7

Data shows Amazon jet’s key braking systems did not deploy during deadly Miami crash: NTSB

September 9, 2026

Data shows Amazon jet’s key braking systems did not deploy during deadly Miami crash: NTSB

The NTSB said the cargo jet’s wheel brakes were applied, but its speed brakes and thrust reversers did not deploy, according to available data.