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Amazon Air 767 Crew Warned Of Excessive Speed Before Miami Runway Overrun, NTSB Reveals

Aviation Today News Desk / September 10, 2026

Miami, United States: One of the pilots of Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 repeatedly warned that the Boeing 767 was […]

London, United Kingdom: A British Airways Airbus A320neo operating flight BA547 from Rome Fiumicino Airport to London Heathrow was forced to go around during its approach on July 22 after a hydraulic failure affected the aircraft's landing gear. Flight BA547, operated by an Airbus A320-251N registered G-TTNR, departed Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) for London Heathrow (LHR) on Wednesday, July 22. The flight was scheduled to arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5, with the aircraft ultimately landing safely at the airport after the crew dealt with the technical issue. Flight-tracking data confirms G-TTNR was the aircraft assigned to BA547 that day. The aircraft was on final approach to Heathrow's Runway 09L when the crew initiated a go-around after experiencing a hydraulic failure affecting the landing gear. The aircraft climbed to around 4,000 feet and entered a holding pattern before making another approach. The aircraft landed safely on Runway 09L approximately 35 minutes after the go-around. Airport emergency and fire services were positioned to assist the aircraft following the landing as a precaution because of the reported landing-gear issue. The incident also had a temporary operational impact at Heathrow. The airport briefly moved to single-runway operations while the aircraft was being dealt with on the runway. Arrivals were temporarily handled on the other runway before normal two-runway operations resumed after the aircraft was inspected and cleared. No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. Flight-tracking records show that BA547 departed Rome later than its scheduled 11:15 CEST departure time and arrived at Heathrow at about 13:45 BST, around 40 minutes behind its scheduled arrival time of 13:05 BST. The flight normally operates between Rome Fiumicino and London Heathrow, a route of roughly 1,445 kilometres. The available reports identify the problem as a hydraulic failure involving the landing gear. However, no official detailed technical explanation from British Airways, the UK Civil Aviation Authority or the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been publicly identified at the time of writing. The precise cause of the hydraulic failure therefore remains unclear. The aircraft was able to complete its second approach and land safely at Heathrow, with no reported injuries. The temporary runway restrictions were subsequently lifted and airport operations returned to normal.

Incidents

British Airways Flight Reportedly Suffers Hydraulic Failure During Approach To Heathrow

Aviation Today News Desk / July 23, 2026

London, United Kingdom: A British Airways Airbus A320neo operating flight BA547 from Rome Fiumicino Airport to London Heathrow was forced

Investigation

Cathay Pacific A350 Tail Strike During Go-Around In Hong Kong Under Investigation

Aviation Today News Desk / July 11, 2026

Hong Kong, China: Hong Kong’s Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is investigating a serious runway contact involving a Cathay Pacific

Ahmedabad, India: A potentially serious ground incident was averted at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport after an Air India aircraft inadvertently entered an active taxiway following landing and came face-to-face with an IndiGo aircraft preparing for departure. Swift intervention by Air Traffic Control (ATC) prevented the situation from escalating, with both aircraft stopping safely before any collision occurred. The incident took place on the evening of June 24 while Air India flight AI2493, operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, was taxiing to its assigned parking stand after landing. According to Air India and aviation sources, the aircraft made an unintended turn while taxiing toward its designated bay, entering an active taxiway instead of following its assigned route. At the same time, IndiGo flight 6E5160, scheduled to operate from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, was taxiing for departure toward the runway. The unexpected movement brought the two Airbus A320-family aircraft onto the same taxiway, leaving them positioned directly opposite each other. According to officials, Air Traffic Control immediately instructed both flight crews to stop. The aircraft came to a halt with an estimated separation of around 200 metres, ensuring that no contact occurred between them. Authorities confirmed there were no injuries to passengers or crew and no damage to either aircraft. Following the incident, the Air India aircraft was assisted back to its designated parking bay with ground support, after which the IndiGo aircraft resumed taxiing and departed safely for Mumbai. The IndiGo flight subsequently landed safely at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. In an official statement, Air India acknowledged that flight AI2493 had taken an unintended turn during taxiing after landing at Ahmedabad on June 24. "We are aware of an incident where our flight AI2493 operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, after landing, inadvertently took a wrong turn during taxiing. There was no compromise on the safety of passengers or crew. The aircraft was subsequently moved to the correct parking bay with ground assistance," the airline said. Air India added that the matter had been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and an internal investigation had been initiated. IndiGo confirmed that its flight 6E5160 was taxiing for departure to Mumbai when another aircraft entered its taxi path. The airline said both aircraft were stopped immediately as a precaution in coordination with ATC. After the situation was resolved, the flight continued its departure and completed the journey safely. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been informed of the incident and has initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the taxiway deviation. Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of taxi instructions issued by ATC, cockpit communications, pilot adherence to taxi clearances, airport ground movement procedures and other operational factors that may have contributed to the incident. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the wrong turn, and no findings have been released regarding whether the deviation resulted from pilot error, misunderstanding of taxi instructions, airport signage, or any other contributing factor.

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Potential Ground Collision With IndiGo Aircraft Averted After Air India Taxiway Error

Aviation Today News Desk / June 26, 2026

Ahmedabad, India: A potentially serious ground incident was averted at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport after an Air India

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating a scheduled regional service from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur suffered a double tyre burst on landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), forcing the temporary closure of one of the airport’s three runways and causing flight disruptions during the evening peak period. The incident involved Singapore Airlines Flight SQ114, which was operating from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on June 13. Flight tracking data shows the aircraft was a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating the short-haul international sector between the two cities. According to Singapore Airlines and Malaysian airport authorities, the aircraft experienced a tyre-related incident during landing at KLIA. Reports indicate that both tyres on the aircraft’s left main landing gear burst upon touchdown, leaving the aircraft stranded on the runway. The aircraft landed safely at approximately 1:33 p.m. local time and all occupants disembarked without incident. Singapore Airlines confirmed that the flight was carrying 147 passengers and eight crew members. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The disabled aircraft remained on the runway for several hours while recovery and inspection operations were carried out. As a result, one of KLIA’s three runways was temporarily closed for over 6 hours, reducing airport capacity during one of the busiest periods of the day. Malaysia Airports said the closure was reflected in an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), while operations continued on the airport’s remaining two runways. Several arriving and departing flights experienced delays as a result of the reduced runway availability. The runway was initially expected to remain closed until around 9:00 p.m. local time. However, airport authorities later confirmed that recovery efforts were completed ahead of schedule and the affected runway reopened at approximately 7:40 p.m. after receiving final safety clearance from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Airport operations subsequently returned to normal. The disruption also affected Singapore Airlines’ scheduled return service, Flight SQ113 from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, which was cancelled. Flight-tracking records indicate that the aircraft later departed Kuala Lumpur the following morning on a non-scheduled recovery flight identified as SQ9105. Neither Singapore Airlines nor Malaysian aviation authorities have announced the cause of the tyre failure. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under review.

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Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Suffers Tyre Burst On Landing At Kuala Lumpur Airport

Aviation Today News Desk / June 15, 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating a scheduled regional service from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

Ocean City, United States: A single-engine aircraft carrying two people made an emergency landing on a crowded beach in Ocean City on Monday evening after departing from the nearby municipal airport, according to emergency officials and multiple local media reports. The aircraft, identified as a 1970 Cessna 150K with registration N6129G, landed on the beach near 94th Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time. Officials confirmed that both occupants escaped without injuries and no beachgoers were harmed during the incident. According to the Ocean City Fire Department, firefighters and paramedics responded to reports of an “aircraft emergency” involving a Cessna 150 on the beach. Emergency responders evaluated the two people onboard at the scene, but neither required hospital transport. Local reports said the aircraft had departed from Ocean City Municipal Airport shortly before the emergency landing. Photographs from the scene showed the aircraft nose-down in the sand as emergency crews secured the area around the airplane. In a statement, officials said no fuel leak or fire occurred following the landing. The pilot was also able to avoid nearby people on the beach despite the busy evening conditions. Authorities established a safety perimeter while investigators began examining the aircraft. According to reporting by local television stations, the aircraft is registered to William E. Peters of Bel Air, Maryland. Investigators have not yet publicly confirmed the cause of the emergency landing, though authorities are expected to examine possible mechanical issues and pilot communications before releasing preliminary findings. The Maryland State Police confirmed an investigation is underway. Federal aviation authorities are also expected to review the incident as part of standard post-incident procedures involving emergency aircraft landings. Witnesses at the scene described seeing the aircraft descending unusually low over the shoreline moments before touching down on the sand. Emergency vehicles quickly arrived in the area as beachgoers gathered nearby while authorities secured the aircraft.

Incidents

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Ocean City Beach; No Injuries Reported

Aviation Today News Desk / May 19, 2026

Ocean City, United States: A single-engine aircraft carrying two people made an emergency landing on a crowded beach in Ocean

Almaty, Kazakhstan: A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A350 operating flight LX123 from Seoul Incheon to Zurich made an emergency diversion to Almaty, Kazakhstan, on May 6 after the co-pilot suffered a medical emergency while the aircraft was cruising over Kazakhstan. According to the airline’s official statement, the incident occurred approximately six hours into the long-haul flight when the co-pilot became unwell during the journey. The Airbus A350-941, registered HB-IFB, was carrying 227 passengers and 14 crew members at the time. Flight tracking data showed the aircraft squawking transponder code 7700, the international emergency signal used to indicate a general emergency before diverting south toward Almaty International Airport. The aircraft landed safely shortly before 1 p.m. local time on May 6. SWISS confirmed that three doctors travelling onboard assisted the crew by providing immediate medical aid to the co-pilot during the diversion. Based on their recommendation, the operating crew decided to divert to Almaty to ensure the pilot received urgent medical attention as quickly as possible. Emergency medical teams were waiting when the aircraft arrived in Almaty. The co-pilot was subsequently transported to a local hospital accompanied by another crew member. Airport authorities reported that the pilot was taken to Almaty City Hospital No. 4 for further examination and treatment. Local reports also referenced a suspected acute abdominal condition, though SWISS has not officially confirmed the nature of the medical issue. Following the unscheduled landing, passengers and crew were accommodated overnight in hotels in Almaty while the airline arranged for an additional pilot to be flown in. SWISS stated that the flight could not continue immediately because aviation regulations require a specifically qualified first officer to occupy the co-pilot’s right-hand seat. The airline also noted that crew duty-time limitations would have been exceeded if the flight had continued without additional crew support. In its statement, the airline said the “health and wellbeing” of its colleague remained the top priority while acknowledging the disruption caused to passengers’ travel plans. The carrier added that teams were working to support affected travellers and coordinate the continuation of the journey to Zurich.

Incidents

SWISS Flight Diverts To Almaty After Co-Pilot Suffers Medical Emergency Mid-Flight

Aviation Today News Desk / May 7, 2026

Almaty, Kazakhstan: A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A350 operating flight LX123 from Seoul Incheon to Zurich made an emergency

Melbourne, Australia: A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 has been grounded in Melbourne following a rare ground-handling incident that resulted in significant structural damage to the aircraft’s forward passenger door during post-arrival operations. The aircraft, registered B-18902 and operating flight CI57 from Taipei, had completed its journey and arrived in Melbourne on April 14 when the incident occurred at the gate. The aircraft unexpectedly rolled backward while still connected to the jet bridge, causing the forward left (L1) door to be partially torn from its hinges and inflicting substantial damage to the aerobridge. All passengers and crew had already disembarked at the time, and no injuries were reported. Initial findings indicate that the aircraft’s unintended movement while docked led to stress on the door assembly and surrounding fuselage structure. The force of the movement caused the jet bridge to remain fixed while the aircraft shifted, resulting in the door being pulled out of alignment and damaged at the hinge points. Such damage is considered serious, as passenger doors form part of the aircraft’s pressurized structure and require extensive inspection and certified repairs before returning to service. Australia’s aviation safety authority has launched an investigation into the occurrence, focusing on ground-handling procedures, equipment usage, and potential human factors that may have contributed to the aircraft’s movement. The cause of the accident is yet to be confirmed, although initial reports suggest that the chocks had not been placed correctly in front of and behind the tires of the massive widebody aircraft. It’s believed the aircraft started to roll back with the forward left-hand door still open, causing the door to come into contact with the jetbridge and badly damaging it. The affected aircraft remains out of service in Melbourne pending repairs and safety clearance. The temporary loss of the widebody jet is expected to have a limited but notable impact on China Airlines’ long-haul scheduling, particularly on routes connecting Asia with Australia and beyond. The Airbus A350-900 forms a key part of the airline’s long-haul fleet, supporting premium international routes across Europe, North America, and Oceania.

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China Airlines A350 Grounded In Melbourne After Jet Bridge Incident Damages Cabin Door

Aviation Today News Desk / April 15, 2026

Melbourne, Australia: A China Airlines Airbus A350-900 has been grounded in Melbourne following a rare ground-handling incident that resulted in

Los Angeles, United States: A serious runway incursion at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) prompted an Air France Boeing 777 to abort takeoff at high speed, after another aircraft entered the active runway without authorization, triggering safety alerts and immediate intervention by air traffic control. The incident occurred on April 8, 2026, involving Air France Flight AF25, a Boeing 777-300ER scheduled to operate from Los Angeles to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft had been cleared for departure from Runway 24L and had already begun its takeoff roll when the situation unfolded. Air traffic controllers abruptly cancelled the takeoff clearance after a Gulfstream G650ER business jet entered the same runway without authorization. The Gulfstream had just landed at LAX following a short flight from San Francisco and had been explicitly instructed to hold short of the runway, which the pilot acknowledged before proceeding past the hold line. As the Air France aircraft accelerated, runway status lights turned red, warning of a potential conflict. The flight crew immediately initiated a rejected takeoff (RTO) procedure, applying heavy braking while still under power. Air traffic control recordings captured the urgency of the moment, with controllers informing the Air France crew that the Gulfstream had crossed onto the runway and into their path. The Boeing 777 slowed safely and exited the runway without incident. The aircraft remained off the runway for approximately 10 minutes before returning for departure. It later took off normally and completed its transatlantic flight to Paris without further issues. The incident is now under investigation, raising renewed concerns about runway safety at one of the world’s busiest airports.

Incidents

Air France Aborts Takeoff At LAX After Gulfstream Jet Enters Runway Without Clearance

Aviation Today News Desk / April 14, 2026

Los Angeles, United States: A serious runway incursion at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) prompted an Air France Boeing 777

Incidents

Safarilink Aircraft Veers Off Runway At Wilson Airport, All 39 Onboard Escape Unharmed

Aviation Today News Desk / March 23, 2026

Nairobi, Kenya: A Safarilink Aviation passenger aircraft veered off the runway while landing at Wilson Airport on Friday night, triggering

Runway

Amazon Air 767 Crew Warned Of Excessive Speed Before Miami Runway Overrun, NTSB Reveals

British Airways Flight Reportedly Suffers Hydraulic Failure During Approach To Heathrow

Cathay Pacific A350 Tail Strike During Go-Around In Hong Kong Under Investigation

Potential Ground Collision With IndiGo Aircraft Averted After Air India Taxiway Error

Singapore Airlines 737 MAX Suffers Tyre Burst On Landing At Kuala Lumpur Airport

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Ocean City Beach; No Injuries Reported

SWISS Flight Diverts To Almaty After Co-Pilot Suffers Medical Emergency Mid-Flight

China Airlines A350 Grounded In Melbourne After Jet Bridge Incident Damages Cabin Door

Air France Aborts Takeoff At LAX After Gulfstream Jet Enters Runway Without Clearance

Safarilink Aircraft Veers Off Runway At Wilson Airport, All 39 Onboard Escape Unharmed

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