Tension between Philippine and Chinese military forces in the South China Sea

The Philippine military condemned China's air force for dangerous actions at a contested shoal in the South China Sea. Chinese aircraft dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force aircraft, endangering lives and violating international law.

Osprey Aircraft Crash in Japan

A deadly Osprey aircraft crash off Japan was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot's decision to continue flying despite warnings. The crash killed eight Air Force members and led to a military-wide grounding of the fleet.

Airplane Turbulence Incident on Qatar Airways Flight QR017

Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin experienced turbulence. Eight of the injured were hospitalized. The incident occurred over Turkey and all passengers were assessed for injuries aboard the plane.

U.S. Aviation Regulation

The U.S. FAA is considering measures to curb growth at United Airlines due to safety incidents, potentially preventing new routes and flying customers on newly delivered aircraft.

Festivalgoers target aircraft with laser pens in Mexico

Festivalgoers in Mexico targeted an aircraft with laser pens during a fireworks event, causing safety concerns and backlash on social media.

Festivalgoers Dazzle Jet with Laser Pens in Mexico

Hundreds of festivalgoers in Mexico dazzled a jet with laser pens during a fireworks event, sparking outrage on social media. The use of laser pointers against aircraft is dangerous and illegal in most countries.

Former Boeing Employee's Concerns About Boeing 737 MAX Planes

Former senior Boeing employee Ed Pierson expresses lack of trust in Boeing 737 MAX planes due to leadership issues and safety concerns, calling for grounding and inspection of the planes. Despite some changes made by Boeing, Pierson still refuses to fly on a MAX.