Attempted Taxiway Takeoff: SK2590 Preliminary Report
Belgian investigators released a preliminary report on SAS flight SK2590, which mistakenly began its takeoff roll on a taxiway at Brussels Airport on 5 February 2026. The crew realized the error at 127 knots, applied reverse thrust and brakes, and stopped on a paved area adjacent to the taxiway without injuries. The incident highlighted gaps in crew situational awareness, ATC coordination, and airport signage. SAS has announced plans to equip its fleet with Airport Moving Map technology to prevent similar events.
Air India Express Flight IX938 Nose Gear Failure in Phuket
Air India Express flight IX938, a six‑year‑old Boeing 737 MAX 8, experienced a nose landing‑gear failure during touchdown at Phuket International Airport on March 11, 2026. The aircraft, carrying 131 passengers, two infants and seven crew, came to a stop on the runway, prompting...
AvTalk Episode 359: Reading Them the ROTOR Act
In this episode Ian and Jason discuss the stalled passage of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (ROTOR Act), which aims to mandate ADS‑B‑In across U.S. airspace and tighten reporting for Department of Defense exemptions after the Washington,...
Flightradar24 Expands Global Coverage with Aireon Space-Based ADS-B Data
Flightradar24 announced integration of Aireon's space‑based ADS‑B data, extending its tracking beyond the 55,000‑receiver terrestrial network to oceans, polar and remote regions. The satellite feed updates aircraft positions every 15 minutes when out of ground coverage, shown with a blue...
TAP TP1240: Near-CFIT Incident in Prague on January 17th
On January 17, 2026, TAP Air Portugal flight TP1240, an Airbus A320neo, descended well below the Minimum Safe Altitude during its ILS approach to Prague’s Runway 06, reaching only about 2,600 ft MSL—roughly 1,000 ft above ground—before ATC intervened and the crew recovered...
Learjet 45 Crash in India: Deputy Chief Minister On Board, No Survivors
The episode examines the fatal crash of a Bombardier Learjet 45XR (VT‑SSK) at Baramati Airport on January 28, 2026, detailing the flight’s departure from Mumbai, its attempted visual approaches, and the final loss of signal before the accident. It highlights...