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Christchurch, New Zealand: A Fiji Airways flight, FJ450, experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Christchurch Airport on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, was en route to Nadi, Fiji, when it encountered the incident around 2:00 PM, Thursday. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported that the plane likely struck a substantial flock of birds. As a precaution, the flight crew initiated a holding pattern above Canterbury to burn fuel and reduce the aircraft's weight, ensuring a safe return to Christchurch. The plane landed safely at approximately 4:45 PM, with no injuries reported among the 170 passengers and crew on board. Fiji Airways confirmed that all passengers and crew were safe. The airline's engineering team conducted necessary inspections and maintenance checks on the aircraft. Reservations and customer care teams assisted affected passengers with new travel arrangements and onward connections. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized that safety remains its highest priority. Images from the incident show visible damage to the aircraft's nose cone, including a large dent that marks the severity of the bird strike. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated that bird strikes are a recognized aviation risk, and flight crews are properly trained and equipped to handle them safely. Both the airline and the airport adhered to established safety protocols, and the CAA will coordinate with them to review the incident and determine any necessary follow-up actions.

Fiji Airways Boeing 737 Hit By Birds After Takeoff, Lands Safely In Christchurch

Aviation Today News Desk / October 9, 2025

Christchurch, New Zealand: A Fiji Airways flight, FJ450, experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Christchurch Airport on Thursday, […]

London, United Kingdom: On October 5, 2025, Delta Air Lines flight DL59, an Airbus A330-900neo (registration N411DX), faced an emergency shortly after leaving London Heathrow Airport for Boston Logan International Airport. About 38 minutes into the flight, while flying over the southwest coast of England near Cornwall, the flight crew noticed fumes in the cockpit. Following standard safety procedures, the pilots put on oxygen masks and decided to return to London immediately. The plane safely landed back at Heathrow around 10:35 AM local time, roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes after takeoff. Emergency ground services were ready as a precaution. Passengers were safely disembarked and bused back to the terminal. Delta Air Lines confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that the flight returned due to reports of smoke inside the aircraft. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and stressed that passenger safety is their top priority. This incident comes amid Delta’s recent efforts to address problems with contaminated cabin air. The airline has been replacing auxiliary power units (APUs) on its Airbus A320 fleet to prevent toxic fume events, which have previously been linked to neurological and respiratory issues in passengers and crew. Currently, no injuries have been reported among passengers or crew. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fumes in the cockpit.

Incidents

Delta A330-900neo Makes Emergency Landing In London After Cockpit Fumes Reported

Aviation Today News Desk / October 7, 2025

London, United Kingdom: On October 5, 2025, Delta Air Lines flight DL59, an Airbus A330-900neo (registration N411DX), faced an emergency

Montreal, Canada: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded its 42nd General Assembly in Montreal with significant decisions impacting global aviation policies. According to Bloomberg Government, delegates at the 42nd ICAO General Assembly voted to maintain the current mandatory retirement age for airline pilots at 65, rejecting the proposal to extend it to 67. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) had advocated for raising the pilot retirement age to 67, arguing that the two-year extension would alleviate pilot staffing shortages without compromising safety. The proposal is supported by examples from countries like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, where there are no strict upper age limits for pilots. IATA emphasized that raising the pilot retirement age aligns with ICAO’s efforts to standardize medical assessments, advocating for consistent oversight to ensure older pilots remain fit to fly. The move also supports broader aviation workforce goals, including the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and ICAO’s Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Programme, by helping retain experienced pilots and maintain a steady supply of qualified aviation personnel. However, the proposal faced opposition from pilot unions, including the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which raised concerns about potential health and cognitive risks associated with older pilots. As a result, ICAO delegates voted to retain the existing age limit.

Pilots

ICAO Retains Pilot Retirement Age at 65, Rejects Proposal to Extend to 67

Aviation Today News Desk / October 2, 2025

Montreal, Canada: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded its 42nd General Assembly in Montreal with significant decisions impacting global

A British Airways (BA) crew member has been arrested in Singapore over allegations of sexually assaulting a fellow flight attendant | Aviation Today

International

British Airways Crew Member Faces Arrest in Singapore After Alleged Assault

Aviation Today News Desk / March 22, 2025

Singapore: A British Airways (BA) crew member has been arrested in Singapore over allegations of sexually assaulting a fellow flight

DGCA

DGCA Delays Launch of Electronic Personnel Licenses (EPL) for Pilots

Aviation Today News Desk / January 28, 2025

India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India had announced the introduction of Electronic Personnel Licenses (EPL), a

DGCA

Flight Crew Candidates no longer required to submit Board Verification Certificate: DGCA

Aviation Today News Desk / December 17, 2024

Delhi, December 13, 2024 — DigiLocker will be integrated with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) Pariksha Portal from

DGCA

DGCA Announces Schedule and Application Process for 4th Session of AME & FC License Online Examinations 2024

Aviation Today News Desk / November 23, 2024

Picture Credits: Aviacons Pilot Training Institute, Hyderabad India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the schedule for

Flight Crew

Fiji Airways Boeing 737 Hit By Birds After Takeoff, Lands Safely In Christchurch

Delta A330-900neo Makes Emergency Landing In London After Cockpit Fumes Reported

ICAO Retains Pilot Retirement Age at 65, Rejects Proposal to Extend to 67

British Airways Crew Member Faces Arrest in Singapore After Alleged Assault

DGCA Delays Launch of Electronic Personnel Licenses (EPL) for Pilots

Flight Crew Candidates no longer required to submit Board Verification Certificate: DGCA

DGCA Announces Schedule and Application Process for 4th Session of AME & FC License Online Examinations 2024

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