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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return To Barbados Post Burst Tyre On Takeoff

Aviation Today News Desk / February 11, 2026

Bridgetown, Barbados: An American Airlines Boeing 737-823, operating Flight AA1284 from Bridgetown to Miami, was forced to make an emergency […]

Incidents

Starsky Plane With 55 Onboard Skids Into Sea After Emergency Landing In Somalia

Aviation Today News Desk / February 11, 2026

Mogadishu, Somalia: A passenger aircraft carrying 55 people safely evacuated after veering off the runway and ending up on a

Aircraft Crashes

Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure, Hits 3 Cars On Georgia Road

Aviation Today News Desk / February 10, 2026

Gainesville, United States: A small single-engine aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on a busy Gainesville roadway Monday

Helicopter Crash

5 Onboard Killed In Medical Evacuation Helicopter Crash At Al-Sarra Air Base In Libya

Aviation Today News Desk / February 10, 2026

Tripoli, Libya: Five people lost their lives when a helicopter crashed near Al-Sarra Air Base, close to Kufra in southeastern

Incidents

AirAsia X Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Brisbane Following Cabin Pressure Alert

Aviation Today News Desk / February 9, 2026

Brisbane, Australia: An AirAsia X long‑haul international flight travelling from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur was forced to divert to Brisbane

Airports

Cuba Halts Jet Fuel Supply at All International Airports Until March Amid US Sanctions

Aviation Today News Desk / February 9, 2026

Havana, Cuba: Cuba is confronting an unprecedented aviation fuel crisis that threatens to disrupt civil aviation, international tourism and foreign

Aircraft Crashes

Redbird Academy C172 Aircraft Breaks Into 3 Pieces; Instructor & Trainee Pilot Injured

Aviation Today News Desk / February 9, 2026

Vijayapura, India: A private training aircraft operated by Redbird Flight Training Academy crash-landed in an open field in Karnataka’s Vijayapura

Europe: Emirates has scheduled a series of pilot recruitment roadshows this February across key European markets, offering experienced commercial pilots direct access to its recruitment team and detailed insights into career opportunities within one of the world’s largest international airlines. Emirates’ official pilot careers calendar lists multiple events across the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands this month, underscoring the airline’s ongoing global talent acquisition drive. According to Emirates’ official Pilot Roadshows schedule published on its careers portal, the roadshows are set to take place as follows: United Kingdom (February 2026) Emirates is hosting roadshows in four major cities during February: Manchester – 9 February at 10:00 and 13:00 Manchester – 10 February at 10:00 Belfast – 11 February at 11:00 and 12 February at 10:00 London Heathrow – 14 February at 10:00 and 13:00; 15 February at 10:00 London Gatwick – 16 February at 10:00 and 13:00; 17 February at 10:00 These sessions are aimed at experienced commercial pilots based in or near the UK. Attendees will receive briefings on career progression, training standards, lifestyle in Dubai and Emirates’ compensation structure. Belgium and Netherlands (23–24 February 2026) Brussels, Belgium – 23 February at 10:00 and 13:00; 24 February at 10:00 Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 23 February at 10:00 and 13:00; 24 February at 10:00 The Brussels and Amsterdam roadshows target experienced pilots from across mainland Europe. Emirates’ recruitment team will outline eligibility requirements, career pathways, training programmes and lifestyle benefits associated with relocating to Dubai. Emirates’ careers page notes that these sessions are part of a broader global engagement initiative designed to inform prospective applicants about the airline’s pilot recruitment process, role eligibility criteria and career pathways, and to provide a platform for direct interaction with recruitment specialists. Pre-registration is available through the official Emirates Pilot Careers site. Emirates has been actively expanding its pilot workforce to support long-term fleet growth and global network expansion. Last year in 2025, in an official statement on World Pilots’ Day, the airline reaffirmed its commitment to hiring more than 1,500 new pilots over the next two years as part of a wider strategic recruitment push. This hiring effort is positioned alongside Emirates’ commitment to enhancing crew career progression through programmes such as Direct Entry Captain, Accelerated Command and First Officer roles. The carrier’s recruitment efforts also reflect continued strong operational performance and fleet development, including the integration of next-generation wide-body aircraft into service. These developments underline Emirates’ focus on both commercial growth and talent acquisition in a competitive global aviation environment.

Pilots

Emirates Launches Pilot Hiring Roadshows Across UK, Belgium And Netherlands In February

Aviation Today News Desk / February 8, 2026

Europe: Emirates has scheduled a series of pilot recruitment roadshows this February across key European markets, offering experienced commercial pilots

London, United Kingdom: The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has formally asked Air India to provide a detailed explanation of an incident involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that departed London Heathrow Airport on February 1 despite a reported anomaly with a critical aircraft system. The regulator has warned the airline that failure to respond fully within one week could trigger regulatory action affecting its Dreamliner operations. Air India flight AI132, operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered VT-ANX, departed Heathrow for Bengaluru after pilots noted irregular behaviour with a fuel control switch, a vital cockpit control that regulates fuel flow to the engines. During engine start, one of the two fuel control switches did not remain positively latched in the “RUN” position on the first two attempts before stabilising on the third. The flight continued without in-air issues and landed in Bengaluru. Upon arrival, the crew filed a defect report citing the anomaly, and the aircraft was grounded for inspection on February 2. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has taken the step of demanding a formal response from Air India, including: A comprehensive account of pre-flight maintenance actions taken before departure, A root-cause analysis of the fuel control switch event, A preventive action plan to reduce the risk of recurrence across Air India’s Dreamliner fleet, which comprises 33 aircraft. In official correspondence, the CAA emphasised that regulators routinely seek detailed explanations following incidents affecting safety-critical components, particularly when an aircraft departs with a potential defect. Air India said it conducted precautionary re-inspections of fuel control switches across its Boeing 787 fleet after the incident and reported no issues found during these checks. The airline acknowledged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) oversight and said it will comply with the regulator’s guidance to circulate Boeing’s recommended operating procedures for the switches to all flight crews. India’s DGCA also issued a clarification, stating that post-flight inspections determined the fuel switches were serviceable and functioning normally. According to the regulator, the switch may move if light pressure is applied in an incorrect direction, but its design does not indicate a defect when used according to approved procedures. The DGCA advised Air India to reinforce correct switch handling among pilots. Fuel control switches are crucial for aircraft safety. They allow pilots to start and shut down engines and are designed with locking mechanisms to prevent unintended movement. This category of component has been under heightened scrutiny following the June 2025 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 in Ahmedabad, where preliminary investigation reports indicated fuel control switches played a role in dual-engine power loss shortly after takeoff. That accident, which resulted in significant loss of life, triggered industry-wide inspections and close regulatory observation of Boeing 787 systems. Though the final accident report remains pending, aviation authorities worldwide have been monitoring similar technical aspects, including fuel system controls, in current operations. Air India faces a deadline to submit its response to the UK CAA within one week of the February 4 notice. The airline has stressed safety as its utmost priority and reiterated cooperation with international regulators and Boeing in evaluating the matter.

Airlines

UK CAA Seeks Formal Explanation On Air India 787 Fuel Switch Event; DGCA Finds No Fault

Aviation Today News Desk / February 7, 2026

London, United Kingdom: The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has formally asked Air India to provide a detailed explanation of

Maryland, United States: A FedEx Express cargo aircraft experienced a mechanical failure on Wednesday when its nose landing gear collapsed while the plane was parked outside a maintenance hangar at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The incident occurred on Feb. 4, 2026, involving an Airbus A300-600F freighter, registered N682FE, which was undergoing scheduled maintenance at the time. The aircraft, operated by FedEx Express, settled forward as the nose gear gave way, coming to rest on the airport ramp. There were no injuries to FedEx personnel or emergency responders at the scene. Airport fire and rescue crews were dispatched promptly after the collapse was reported. A spokesperson for BWI-Marshall confirmed that emergency units responded and secured the area. Commercial passenger operations were unaffected, as the aircraft was in a designated cargo and maintenance zone well clear of active passenger facilities. In a statement to WBAL-TV 11 News, FedEx said it was aware of the incident and thanked its teams and first responders for their quick action. The company reiterated that no injuries resulted from the gear collapse. The Airbus A300-600F involved is part of FedEx’s older freighter fleet and has been in service for more than two decades. According to aircraft registry data, N682FE was delivered in 1999 and has been a long-serving cargo workhorse for the carrier. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to inspect the aircraft and investigate the cause of the landing gear failure. Officials have not yet released details regarding preliminary findings, and it remains unclear whether the collapse stemmed from a mechanical defect, maintenance error, or another factor. Airport authorities and FedEx investigators are coordinating with federal regulators to determine contributing causes and to prevent similar events in the future. As of this writing, there has been no indication of broader fleet groundings or operational impacts beyond the immediate response and inspection activities.

Incidents

FedEx Cargo Plane Nose Gear Collapses During Maintenance At BWI-Marshall Airport

Aviation Today News Desk / February 6, 2026

Maryland, United States: A FedEx Express cargo aircraft experienced a mechanical failure on Wednesday when its nose landing gear collapsed

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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return To Barbados Post Burst Tyre On Takeoff

Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure, Hits 3 Cars On Georgia Road

5 Onboard Killed In Medical Evacuation Helicopter Crash At Al-Sarra Air Base In Libya

AirAsia X Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Brisbane Following Cabin Pressure Alert

Cuba Halts Jet Fuel Supply at All International Airports Until March Amid US Sanctions

Redbird Academy C172 Aircraft Breaks Into 3 Pieces; Instructor & Trainee Pilot Injured

Emirates Launches Pilot Hiring Roadshows Across UK, Belgium And Netherlands In February

UK CAA Seeks Formal Explanation On Air India 787 Fuel Switch Event; DGCA Finds No Fault

FedEx Cargo Plane Nose Gear Collapses During Maintenance At BWI-Marshall Airport

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