Aviation Safety
An old aerodynamic problem could pose a new challenge for eVTOL aircraft
Emerging research suggests that vortex ring state will be a danger for eVTOLs.
What’s missing from the debate over the 1,500-hour rule
There’s no clear relationship between pilot time and safety outcomes. If the U.S. is to return...
China Eastern 5735’s sudden sharp dive put in context
The Air Current compares historical high rates of descent for key air accidents.
What a safety debate about self-driving cars means for self-flying aircraft
The safety case for autonomous vehicles is weaker than it has been made out to be — both on the ground...
5G network deployment in the U.S. spawns a cluster of disruption
Boeing recommends 777 operators avoid U.S. airports without proper clearance on the reliability of their...
Emirates 777 close call in Dubai returns spotlight to automation over-reliance
On Dec. 20, a U.S.-bound Emirates flight came within 175 feet of impacting a neighborhood in Dubai.
Fresh 737 Max scars spur quick FAA moves on P&W 777s
The heavy impact of aviation's most acute contemporary crisis is only just beginning to be felt on...
Scarce quality data on 787 skins as FAA peels back onion on Boeing
Fresh quality disclosures bedevil Boeing as FAA investigates. Dreamliner's carbon fiber skin smoothness,...
Boeing yanks eight 787s from service over structural issue
Two manufacturing issues compromised an area of the structure in the rear of the 787 that is unable to...