Aviation Safety
United Maui inquiry centers on flap retraction, crew interaction
TAC Reporting prompts NTSB investigation, FAA issues ‘safety call to action’.
United dive after Maui departure adds to list of industry close calls
The previously unreported December incident saw the Boeing 777 come within 800 feet of the Pacific Ocean.
Crash safety comes to the fore with a new generation of electric aircraft
Not crashing is always the goal, but it’s also important to be able to crash well — something the...
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.
Reassembled battery pack involved in minor fire at Beta Technologies
Incidents like these could actually benefit the electric aviation industry if their safety lessons are...
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.