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SAFETYUK: United flight UA941 to Newark returns to Heathrow after emergency declarationA United Boeing 767 heading from London to Newark turned back at 32,000 ft over north-west England and landed safely at Heathrow, where fire crews were waiting. The cause has not been disclosed. What the flight data shows, and the weight decision a crew faces in an early return from a long-haul departure.19 days ago · 3 min read

SAFETYIndia: customs seize nearly 23 kg of cannabis from three Bangkok arrivals at BengaluruCustoms at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport intercepted three passengers from Bangkok in two days with a combined 22.89 kg of hydroponic cannabis. The airport's customs unit says it has seized about 2,000 kg in 18 months, and Hyderabad, Delhi and Mumbai have reported Bangkok seizures too.19 days ago · 3 min read

SAFETYJamaica: flight attendant charged after police find cocaine in his luggage at Kingston airportPolice in Jamaica say routine screening at Norman Manley International Airport found 3.4 kg of cocaine in the luggage of a flight attendant due to fly to New York. He has been charged but not convicted, and his employer has not been confirmed. What the case means for crews.19 days ago · 3 min read

AIRLINESSwitzerland: jet fuel reserves released as Zurich airport faces shortageRail freight from Germany is disrupted and the Rhine is low, so Zurich airport was at risk of running short of jet fuel. Switzerland is releasing 30 million litres from its compulsory stocks until 1 November. Swiss says refuelling is not restricted. What it means for crews and fuel planning.19 days ago · 4 min read

AIRLINESAustralia: Sydney Airport security screeners strike, passengers told to allow extra timeHundreds of Certis security workers at Sydney Airport are holding two four-hour stoppages on Friday over full-time jobs and rostering. What the union wants, how airlines are responding, and why screening delays also reach pilots and cabin crew.19 days ago · 4 min read

AIRLINESPortugal: Lufthansa to run TAP Air Portugal and has already bid for a majorityPortugal has published the terms of TAP's sale to Lufthansa. The German group will appoint three of four executive directors, has already offered to buy a majority later, and has pledged fleet growth, A350s and a Porto base. What it means for TAP's pilots.20 days ago · 4 min read

SAFETYChild among six killed in Wisconsin Piper PA-46 crash; NTSB says pilot reported icingA single-engine Piper PA-46 crashed into woodland near Wisconsin Dells on Tuesday evening, killing five adults and a child. The pilot had reported icing at 24,000 feet and asked to descend. What the NTSB has said, how its investigation works, and what FAA icing guidance says in general.20 days ago · 4 min read

REGULATIONIsrael's crew nationality rule at Air France: what it means for dual-national pilotsAir France is applying an Israeli rule that keeps crew holding the nationality of certain countries off Tel Aviv flights, including dual nationals. It is not a ban on Pakistani pilots as some headlines say. What the rule covers, how Air France applies it and why French unions object.20 days ago · 5 min read

SAFETYSquawk 7500 on screen, crew says all normal: why Air India AI2030 still diverted to JaipurAn Air India 787 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur after controllers received the hijack code. The pilots reportedly denied selecting it. Everyone on board was screened and nothing was found. What happened, what crews face on the ground, and what is still unexplained.20 days ago · 6 min read

SAFETYPolice say one wrong digit sent fighters after a Corendon flight: what squawk 7500 sets in motionGerman police say the pilot of a Corendon Boeing 737-800 from Corfu meant to signal a radio failure with 7600 but entered 7500, the hijack code, and with the radio dead nobody could hear it was a slip. How the two codes are handled, what the ADS-B data show and the habits that prevent it.21 days ago · 8 min read

AIRLINESPortugal picks Lufthansa for TAP Air Portugal: what the sale means for pilotsPortugal's government has chosen Lufthansa to buy almost half of TAP Air Portugal for EUR 1.201 billion, ahead of Air France-KLM. The full dossier: the history, the bids, the terms, and what the sale could mean for TAP's pilots, fleet, training and hiring.21 days ago · 12 min read

AIRLINESCirium sees aircraft shortage lasting until at least 2030: what it means for pilot hiringCirium expects aircraft makers to fall short of airline demand for the rest of the decade, with engines the main bottleneck. Airlines are flying older jets for longer, but we found no major European airline linking the shortage to cuts in pilot recruitment.21 days ago · 4 min read