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Air traffic safety concerns emerge in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia

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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 5:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC

Headlines report uncertainty over a U.S. air-traffic overhaul, an emergency inquiry after a pilot's death in the United Kingdom, and collision-risk concerns after an airspace redesign in Sydney.

Weaknesses in air-traffic management could increase aviation disruption and safety risks.

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scienceblog.comen
For 28 minutes, Jakarta air traffic control called the cockpit of an Airbus A320 and received no answer — because both the 28-year-old co-pilot and 32-year-old captain had fallen asleep at cruise altitude with 153 passengers behind them
Aug 21, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
upi.comen
Charter plane with 8 on board crashes near remote Alaskan cape
Aug 21, 2026, 6:32 AM UTC
adn.comen
Plane carrying pilot and 7 passengers crashes in Southwest Alaska
Aug 21, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
dailymail.comen
Two Qantas planes' near-miss on Sydney Airport runway sparks fourth safety investigation
Aug 21, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
manchestereveningnews.co.uken
EasyJet plane met by fire engines at Manchester Airport as passengers taken off
Aug 20, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC
timesofindia.indiatimes.comen
At 36,000 feet, a plane carrying 153 passengers drifted off course after an unexpected 28-minute lapse by both the pilots
Aug 20, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
Trump's FAA picked an unlikely contractor to lead its air traffic overhaul. The agency is having second thoughts.
Aug 20, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ibtimes.co.uken
Pilot's Death Triggers Emergency Inquiry Over Chaotic Shared UK Airspace Safety Rules
Aug 20, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
theguardian.comen
Sydney air traffic controllers have 'grave concerns' about collision risk after airspace redesign | Sydney airport
Aug 20, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
digbycourier.caen
JetBlue flight: In-flight fire evacuates more than 160 passengers at New York's JFK Airport
Aug 20, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
Plane Carrying Nearly 300 People Veers Off Runway, Strikes Tail on Ground During Takeoff: Reports
Aug 20, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
northernpen.caen
United has found loose bolts in door plugs on several 737 Max 9 planes following the Alaska Airlines mid-air door explosion.
Aug 20, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC
dailymail.comen
Boeing passenger jet's tail hits the ground on take-off after plane carrying 287 mysteriously braked and ran off German runway in 'near disaster'
Aug 20, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
digbycourier.caen
A Japan Airlines flight caught fire after crashing into a Coast Guard aircraft
Aug 20, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC
lancasteronline.comen
One killed, two state troopers in stable condition after midair crash at Carlisle Airport [update]
Aug 20, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
myfox28columbus.comen
State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Aug 20, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC
wtov9.comen
State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Aug 20, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC
wchstv.comen
State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Aug 20, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC
news4sanantonio.comen
State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Aug 20, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC
wach.comen
State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Aug 20, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC
wbay.comen
Appleton International Airport holds mock disaster drill to prepare for plane crash emergencies
Aug 20, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC
ganderbeacon.caen
Plane crash: Small single-engine plane crashes, FAA says missing in Westchester County after takeoff from JFK Airport
Aug 20, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
fox4beaumont.comen
State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Aug 20, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
wset.comen
State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Aug 20, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC
nypost.comen
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, small plane collide midair near Carlisle Airport
Aug 20, 2026, 2:02 AM UTC
943jackfm.comen
Emergency crews stage runway crash drill at Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport
Aug 19, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
wtaq.comen
Emergency crews stage runway crash drill at Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport
Aug 19, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
duke.fmen
Emergency crews stage runway crash drill at Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport
Aug 19, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
ecoportal.neten
Pilots on an A320 carrying 153 people fell asleep at 36,000 feet for 28 minutes, and the pre flight medical checks had passed them both as fit to fly
Aug 19, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC
wixx.comen
Emergency crews stage runway crash drill at Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport
Aug 19, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
fox11online.comen
Emergency crews stage runway crash drill at Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport
Aug 19, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC
digbycourier.caen
Tokyo Haneda Airport: Two planes may have collided
Aug 19, 2026, 7:16 PM UTC
avherald.comen
Incident: Alaska B39M and Fedex B772 at Newark on Mar 17th 2026, cleared to land on crossing runways at same time
Aug 19, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
pina.com.fjen
Samoan Passengers forced to sleep on cold floor at Auckland Airport for hours
Aug 19, 2026, 2:31 PM UTC
cubaheadlines.comen
Mysterious Medical Incident on Flight from Ohio to Florida Under Investigation
Aug 19, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
independent.co.uken
Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes in near-miss collision at Sydney airport
Aug 19, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
digbycourier.caen
Plane crash: Small single-engine plane crashes, FAA says missing in Westchester County after takeoff from JFK Airport
Aug 19, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
journal.com.phen
Tension Prevails Among Passengers In Diverted, Manila-bound AirAsia Flight As Two Collapse
Aug 19, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
yahoo.comen
A mechanic left a work light in the wing of a Qantas jet. It flew for two days before anyone found it
Aug 19, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
cleveland19.comen
Emergency landing at Akron-Canton Airport due to malfunction; OSHP
Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC
yahoo.comen
Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating
Aug 18, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC
wrganews.comen
Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating
Aug 18, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
patch.comen
Aircraft 'Clips Wing' Of Another Parked Plane At East Hampton Airport: PD
Aug 18, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
foxnews.comen
FAA probes 2 tire damage incidents at Chicago O'Hare within hours
Aug 18, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
yahoo.comen
FAA investigating after 'rare' blown tires on 2 planes on same day at O'Hare
Aug 18, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC
abc7chicago.comen
Chicago Department of Aviation, FAA investigating after 'rare' blown tires on planes at O'Hare
Aug 18, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC
independent.co.uken
Two jets from different airlines suffer same failure in matter of hours at Chicago O'Hare, prompting investigation
Aug 18, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC