Benjamin Katz

Airlines are checking their fleets after regulators and engine makers claimed that a small broker sold spare parts with forged safety documents.

British Airways has joined the roster of global airlines suspending flights to Israel. The move comes after BA crew diverted a flight to Tel Aviv moments before landing when air-raid sirens sounded in the area surrounding the airport. The airline was one of a handful of carriers still operating int

AOG Technics is accused of providing components with fake safety certificates to airlines including Delta, United, American and Southwest.

In its certification test, Airbus was required to prove that its A350 aircraft can be evacuated in less than 90 seconds. In Tuesday’s collision in Japan, the last crew member escaped the aircraft after 18 minutes—but there were still no casualties. The sizable discrepancy, for the moment, represents a puzzle for the industry: Does the safe and deliberate evacuation represent a triumph of new aircraft designs and improved procedures?

A surge in demand and labor issues have put the industry under stress. Commercial flying remains safe by historical measures.

A surge in demand and labor issues have put the industry under stress. Commercial flying remains safe by historical measures.

A surge in demand and labor issues have put the industry under stress. Commercial flying remains safe by historical measures.

European plane maker sees bookings more than double from previous year