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Toulouse, France — 28 November 2025: Airbus has issued a safety alert after investigations revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt data essential to the operation of flight control systems on certain A320 Family aircraft . According to the manufacturer, a significant number of in-service A320 Family jets could be affected by this vulnerability. Airbus has coordinated with global aviation regulators to initiate precautionary measures. The company has released an Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) instructing airlines to immediately apply available software and hardware protections. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is expected to formalize these steps through an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD). Airbus warned that the required updates may lead to operational disruptions across airline networks. The company apologized for the anticipated inconvenience and emphasized that passenger safety remains its highest priority. Resource Airbus update on A320 Famil...

Dubai, UAE — 21 November 2025 A HAL Tejas LCA Mk.1 , operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) under registration LA-5026 , was destroyed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow , held at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The pilot, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries. The accident occurred during an aerobatic sequence that involved several high-energy maneuvers. According to initial information circulating through news outlets and social media, the aircraft entered a steep nose-down attitude while transitioning between display elements. Video fragments shared online indicate that the pilot initiated a recovery and briefly returned the jet toward a more level attitude. However, the aircraft did not regain stable flight before impacting the ground. The ejection seat did not separate from the aircraft during the final moments of the flight. The reason why ejection did not occur remains unknown. Factors such as altitude, aircraft attitude, timing, and G-forces are...

A United Parcel Service (UPS) McDonnell Douglas MD-11(F), registered N259UP, crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville-Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at around 17:14 local time. The cargo aircraft was operating flight UPS2967 to Honolulu when it lost control during takeoff from runway 17R. According to initial reports and videos shared online, the number one (left) engine separated from the wing just moments after liftoff. The aircraft then rolled sharply to the left and crashed into nearby industrial buildings, resulting in a massive fire. All three crew members on board and four people on the ground were killed. At least eleven others suffered injuries. Weather conditions at the time were clear, with light winds and good visibility, suggesting that weather was not a factor. The aircraft, built in 1991, was completely destroyed in the accident. Preliminary analysis suggests a possible structural or mechanical failure in the left ...