In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
An Air India Airbus A320 experienced a complete loss of hydraulic pressure in August, rendering flight controls unresponsive for four seconds and injuring 24 people. The aircraft dropped 90 metres before systems recovered and the flight landed safely.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Munich experienced catastrophic engine failure when a fan blade separated, sending debris through the cabin and partially pulling a passenger out of the aircraft before fellow travellers intervened.
Vietnam's authorities have issued a stark warning about unauthorised drone operations near airports, with incidents nearly doubling in recent years and causing billions in losses. Violators face criminal prosecution, hefty fines, and potential prison sentences.
A Swiss International Air Lines flight en route to Boston was diverted to Dublin after a power bank caught fire, marking the second similar incident in as many weeks. Lufthansa has now banned the use and charging of power banks on all group flights.
Delta Air Lines is investigating an unauthorised WiFi network that appeared on a flight departing Las Vegas on 10 August, the day after the Def Con hacking conference. The airline disabled its systems temporarily but reported no breach of critical safety systems.
A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door on a Batik Air flight from Malaysia to India while the aircraft was cruising at 9,144 metres altitude, prompting immediate intervention by cabin crew.
Airbus is sending technical specialists to New Delhi to help investigators examine an Air India A320 that experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude loss in August, injuring 17 people. The incident has been classified as serious.
South Korean police raided Korea Airports Corp and the transport ministry on Tuesday as part of their ongoing investigation into the Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives in December 2024, seeking evidence of negligence and potential public disaster violations.
A Jetstar Airways flight narrowly avoided hitting an empty Qatar Airways Boeing 777 during taxiing at Sydney Airport on Sunday. A cabin crew member sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred amid ongoing air traffic control staff shortages.
Two people died when a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed while assisting firefighting operations on Utah's Widemouth 2 Fire near Richfield on Friday morning, underscoring the extreme hazards faced by wildland firefighters.
Malaysia's anti-drug agency backs Malaysia Airlines' decision to make drug screening compulsory for all 1,260 active pilots and cabin crew members, citing aviation safety concerns.
A 36-year-old man from Palakkad was arrested after attempting to open an emergency exit on a Batik Air flight travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on Wednesday night, sparking alarm among passengers and crew.
Malaysia will deploy Royal Malaysia Police officers to aviation security units at airports as part of immediate measures to prevent smuggling, after a Malaysian pilot's arrest in Indonesia on drug trafficking charges.
A Malaysian Airlines pilot's arrest in Jakarta on drug-related charges has prompted security analysts to sound the alarm over serious gaps in aviation safety protocols across the region, with implications extending far beyond a single carrier.
Malaysia Corruption Watch has urged authorities investigating a pilot's drug arrest in Indonesia to prioritize identifying security vulnerabilities at KLIA rather than merely assigning blame to individual agencies.
Boeing has secured Federal Aviation Administration certification for the 737-7, the most compact variant in its 737 MAX series. The achievement represents a significant recovery milestone for the manufacturer following past safety crises.
Two crew members have died after firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece's western Attica region during operations against a major wildfire. Two others survived the crash.
An aviation expert has called for urgent reforms to security and safety systems at KLIA following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of drug smuggling in Indonesia, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities.
An AirAsia flight departing Tacloban for Manila was cancelled Saturday after ground crews detected a landing gear fault before takeoff. The Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport briefly suspended operations, resuming normal schedules within three hours.
A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California on Friday. The pilot ejected safely and was recovered by emergency personnel.
Malaysia Airlines has launched an internal review after one of its pilots was detained by Indonesian authorities in connection with alleged narcotics-related offences, signalling the airline's commitment to regulatory compliance.
India's civil aviation ministry told parliament that investigators have not identified any problems with the fuel switch mechanism on the Air India aircraft that crashed last year, killing 241 of 242 people aboard.
A fatal 1952 crash that killed 52 people transformed aviation safety practices. Today, Malaysia Airlines deploys real-time turbulence detection to protect passengers—proving that safety innovations emerge from hard-learned lessons.
Families of Chinese passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 are appealing a Beijing court compensation ruling, insisting they need factual answers about the 2014 disappearance rather than monetary settlement alone.
The US Federal Aviation Administration has identified a serious safety defect in passenger seat installations across 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered domestically, requiring urgent corrective action to prevent passenger injury during emergency situations.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to establish an integrated air disaster management system enabling seamless coordination between all emergency agencies under a single command structure.
Malaysia conducted its first full-scale emergency drill simulating an aircraft crash beyond airport boundaries, bringing together over 20 agencies and 450 personnel to test coordination and readiness for off-airport aviation disasters.
India's accident investigation authority has completed analysis of cockpit voice recorder transcripts and psychological evaluations in its examination of last year's Air India crash, signalling the probe is entering its concluding phase.
A South Korean teenager has filed a government petition demanding stricter controls on in-flight entertainment, citing exposure to violent and adult content during a flight. The case highlights ongoing tensions between passenger comfort and child protection regulations.
A Ryanair flight from Greece's Thessaloniki to Germany was forced to return after a window shattered during flight, leaving a passenger partially hanging outside before being rescued by fellow travellers.
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Pakistan has initiated an extensive search and rescue operation for a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane that vanished over the Arabian Sea with five crew members aboard after departing from the UAE.