Latest "aviation safety" stories

Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge

The gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 days ago

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations uses a variety of equipment to assist with law enforcement. The AFOSI investigates serious offenses including espionage, terrorism, drug use and distribution and other illegal activities that undermine the mission of the Department of Defense. (Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely/Air Force)

Air Force discloses procurement fraud probe, provides few details

The Office of Special Investigations began its inquiry in January 2021.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

F-35 helmets that fix ‘green glow’ are on their way — but not to the Air Force

Aviators first reported green glow was an issue on the F-35 in 2012.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

‘A matter of time’: Airman’s safety report warns CV-22 harnesses could prove fatal

The military says it stands by the harness and will continue to use it.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

As Air Force revamps pilot training, flight safety concerns linger

The Air Force hopes its new approach to pilot training will not only produce better pilots but also keep airmen safe in the cockpit.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

The military is scrambling to understand the aviation crash risk from a new 5G sale

More than a dozen commercial aviation groups are warning that the sale of spectrum could lead to interference and even fatalities.

By Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

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