DGCA has 'wings' but no 'staff', 40% of positions are vacant, a major revelation in RTI
An RTI response reveals that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India is facing a staffing crisis, with 40% of positions unfilled, coinciding with an increase in aviation accidents.
An Iranian army helicopter crashes in the center of the country, at least four dead
An Iranian army helicopter crash has resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals, including the pilot and co-pilot, with a suspected technical failure as the cause.
A Flight of Cards Like Russian Roulette or How Russian Civil Aviation Had a 'Black Month'
Russian aircraft increasingly deviate from their predetermined routes to find suitable emergency landing spots due to the immense pressure of sanctions affecting civil aviation, leading to frequent accidents.
Psaropoulos on the seats at Tembi: 4 people burned in the carriage, deficits in the investigation
Serious questions about the completeness of the judicial investigation into the Tembi tragedy are raised by the report of the National Organization for the Investigation of Aviation and Railway Accidents and Transport Safety, along with the statements from Antonis Psaropoulos, father of Marthas.
Scientists: We have developed sensors that save airplanes and cars from ice hazards
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new sensor system to help pilots and drivers detect and warn against ice, potentially preventing accidents caused by icy conditions.
Aviation in 2025 – 10 disasters, 418 victims, but flying is becoming safer
In 2025, the aviation industry saw a rise in fatal accidents, with ten incidents resulting in 418 deaths, an increase from the previous year, though overall air travel safety continues to improve.
418 people lost their lives in air accidents in 2025
In 2025, a total of 418 people died in air accidents, marking an increase in fatalities compared to 2024, although the statistical risk of death during flights has decreased.