Birmingham Airport shut its runway for over six hours after a Beechcraft King Air B200 made an emergency landing on August 6, 2025. One minor injury was reported. Many flights were diverted or canceled while safety checks were carried out. The Civil Aviation Authority is now investigating what went wrong.
Air India's CEO insists there was no mechanical fault in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12, killing 260 passengers, but investigators and pilots are raising tough questions about fuel switch malfunctions and sensor defects. Regulatory agencies have ordered urgent inspections, as scrutiny over maintenance and oversight grows.
Ryanair engineers have started conducting intensive inspections on every new Boeing plane after discovering forgotten tools under floorboards and missing seat handles. These issues, amplified by recent crash investigations and whistleblower claims, have put Boeing’s manufacturing and safety practices under harsh scrutiny.
Manchester Airport passengers flying with two unnamed airlines now face new restrictions on bringing power banks and battery packs due to fire safety concerns involving lithium batteries. Travelers are urged to review carrier policies to prevent device confiscation during security checks.
