Flight Safety Information - January 07, 2026 No. 005 In This Issue : Incident: JAC AT42 at Amami on Jan 5th 2026, hydraulic failure : Incident: Emirates B772 over Saudi Arabia on Jan 4th 2026, loss of cabin pressure : Incident: Transavia France B738 near Lyon on Jan 5th 2026, smoke in cockpit : Taiwan suspends F-16 training after fighter jet crashes off eastern coast : Plane's tires blow out on landing at Hartsfield-Jackson : Alaska Airlines announces largest fleet order in airline’s history : Amsterdam airport cancels at least 700 flights because of snow and wind : Brazil's Embraer delivers 91 planes in fourth quarter : FAA proposes pilots complete DPE survey after check rides : Boeing Renews EAA Sponsorship : American Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi on most flights by spring : Calendar of Events Incident: JAC AT42 at Amami on Jan 5th 2026, hydraulic failure A JAC Japan Air Commuter Avions de Transport Regional ATR-42-600, registration JA04JC performing flight JL-3837 from Amami O Shima to Kikaiga Shima (Japan) with 27 people on board, was climbing out of Amami's runway 03 when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet due to a hydraulic failure. The aircraft returned to Amami for a safe landing on runway 03 about 25 minutes after departure and stopped on the runway. The runway was closed for about one hour. The flight was cancelled. The aircraft is still on the ground in Amami about 34 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=532638f1&opt=0 Incident: Emirates B772 over Saudi Arabia on Jan 4th 2026, loss of cabin pressure An Emirates Boeing 777-200, registration A6-EWB performing flight EK-929 from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to Cairo (Egypt), was enroute at FL360 over Saudi Arabia when the crew initiated an emergency descent, the passenger oxygen masks deployed, due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft entered a hold at 9000 feet before the crew decided to return to Dubai at 9000 feet. The aircraft landed safely on runway 30L about 2 hours after leaving FL360. The airline reported a component failure in the air conditioning system resulted in cabin pressurization issues causing the oxygen masks to be released, there were no injuries. A replacement Boeing 777-300 registration A6-ECE reached Cairo with a delay of about 8 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Dubai 57 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=53263697&opt=0 Incident: Transavia France B738 near Lyon on Jan 5th 2026, smoke in cockpit A Transavia France Boeing 737-800, registration F-HTVY performing flight TO-8098 from Paris Orly (France) to Sfax (Tunisia), was enroute at FL390 about 80nm west of Lyon (France) when the crew decided to divert to Lyon reporting smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely on Lyon's runway 35L about 23 minutes after leaving FL390, emergency services checked the aircraft. The aircraft is still on the ground in Lyon about 22 hours after landing. The airline reported a technical problem, the passengers were taken to hotels and are going to continue their journey the following day. Airport Emergency services reported they deployed due to smoke in the cockpit. https://avherald.com/h?article=53260a8d&opt=0 Taiwan suspends F-16 training after fighter jet crashes off eastern coast Air Force says missing aircraft suffered 'malfunction of main onboard computer' TAIPEI, Taiwan Search and rescue operations continued on Wednesday for a missing Taiwanese pilot after an F-16 fighter jet crashed into the sea off the island’s eastern coast, prompting the Air Force to suspend all F-16 training missions. The single-seat F-16, assigned to the Taiwan Air Force’s Fifth Tactical Fighter Wing, took off from Hualien Air Base at 6.17 pm Tuesday (1017 GMT) and lost radar contact at 7.29 pm (1129 GMT), about 31 nautical miles (57 kilometers) south of the base at an altitude of roughly 1,700 feet, according to Defense Ministry officials. The pilot, identified as Capt. Hsin, reported a rapid loss of altitude and radioed “eject, eject, eject” moments before the aircraft disappeared from radar. Major Gen. Chiang Jiang Yi told reporters Wednesday that no emergency beacon or distress signal has been detected so far, leaving it unclear whether the pilot successfully ejected. “As a precaution, all F-16 aircraft have temporarily suspended training missions,” Chiang said, adding that comprehensive maintenance inspections are also underway. Air Force Col. Chou Ming-ching said the F-16V fighter jet went missing due to a malfunction of the aircraft’s main onboard computer, according to the Focus Taiwan news website. “There are several levels of modular mission computer malfunctions. In this case, the aircraft’s flight path was no longer displayed, so he was unable to obtain information on his attitude,” Chou told reporters in Hualien County. Search-and-rescue operations involve aircraft, naval vessels and helicopters, but efforts have been hampered by rough seas, strong winds and waves reaching up to three meters. The Defense Ministry said the search will continue beyond the customary 72-hour window as investigations into the crash proceed. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/taiwan-suspends-f-16-training-after-fighter-jet-crashes-off-eastern-coast/3792278 Plane's tires blow out on landing at Hartsfield-Jackson ATLANTA — The tires on an aircraft blew out while attempting to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday evening, according to airport officials. The LATAM Airlines flight was coming from Peru, officials said. Passengers on the aircraft are being deplaned. The passengers were aboard LATAM Airlines flight 2482 from Lima, Peru, to Atlanta. The plane, a Boeing 767, departed Lima at 12:14 p.m. and landed in Atlanta at 7:38 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a brief statement, also confirming that "the aircraft blew its tires after safely landing." At last check, airport officials were not aware of any injuries. Passenger recounts what happened A woman who is a passenger on the plane said that after the landing, bathroom doors broke inside the plane, panels broke, insulation was coming from the ceiling and that passengers were still stuck on the plane as of 9:10 p.m. She told 11Alive's Cody Alcorn they were off the flight by 9:40 p.m. She talked about how there was a lot of turbulence coming into Hartsfield-Jackson on landing. Once she was off the plane, she said the tires looked like they were halfway melted. The passenger was able to grab a photo of the busted tires when deplaning. https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/planes-tires-blow-out-on-landing-at-hartsfield-jackson/85-7486f8f5-83e6-40b1-97e9-fa9150a38d90 Alaska Airlines announces largest fleet order in airline’s history Summary Alaska orders 105 737-10 aircraft and 5 787 widebody aircraft – extending the delivery stream through 2035. The order includes an option for 35 additional 737-10 aircraft within the same timeframe. The airline will also welcome its first 787 widebody aircraft in the new Alaska global livery into its fleet, which will be seen operating across Europe and Asia. Alaska Airlines announced today it is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787-10 aircraft – exercising all previous 787 options held with Boeing. The airline also secured rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. This order – representing the largest order in the airline’s history – secures critical delivery slots and extends the aircraft delivery stream through 2035. This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth, and is another building block in executing our Alaska Accelerate strategic plan. These planes will fuel our expansion to more destinations across the globe and ensure our guests travel aboard the newest, most fuel-efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft. We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Boeing, a Pacific Northwest neighbor and a company that stands as a symbol of American innovation and manufacturing.” This order brings Alaska’s total orderbook with Boeing to 245 aircraft, in addition to the 94 MAX aircraft we’re operating today. A mix of growth aircraft and replacement for aging 737s, this order will keep Alaska’s fleet one of the youngest in the industry and the most fuel efficient for any premium, global airline. Alaska already operates a narrowbody fleet that includes 737-9 and 737-8 aircraft. This order is for 737-10 aircraft, but the airline retains the flexibility to adjust to a different model if necessary. The five additional 787-10 widebody aircraft support the Alaska Accelerate strategic plan and will enable the airline to fly to at least 12 long-haul international destinations from Seattle by 2030. The order brings our firm future 787 widebody fleet to 17, with five already in operation across the network. With a current fleet of 413 aircraft, Alaska Air Group’s carriers will operate a fleet of more than 475 aircraft by 2030 and more than 550 aircraft by 2035. Route map This morning in Seattle, leaders from Alaska Airlines, Boeing and the U.S. Department of Transportation will join with employees, customers and guests to celebrate this fleet order and welcome the first 787-9 painted in Alaska’s global livery. The new 787-9 exterior design draws inspiration from the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, featuring a palette of deep midnight blues and lush emerald greens that channel the aurora’s energy and spirit of the Alaska brand. Utilizing a new aircraft painting technique, it took artists nearly 1000 hours across 13 days to paint the aircraft exterior from nose to tail. As we transform into the country’s fourth largest global airline, we are proud to introduce a new, global livery for the Alaska brand. The design is a tribute to Alaska’s rich history and a reflection of our bold vision for international growth and our commitment to connect the Pacific Northwest to the world.” Ben Minicucci CEO Alaska Air Group Alaska Airlines Global Livery Tail Alaska Airlines Global Livery Fuselage and Engine Alaska Airlines global livery in front hangar As the company’s brand strategy expands to meet its growing global footprint, essential elements of our two airline brands’ legacies and history remain unchanged. The core Alaska Airlines brand expression will remain with the Alaska Native on the tail of narrowbody aircraft flying throughout the North American continent. The Hawaiian Airlines brand will continue to be expressed in service to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands with Pualani on the tail of Airbus A321, A330 and Boeing 717 aircraft. Flights to Europe and Asia from our expanding global gateway in Seattle are available for booking now at alaskaair.com: London Heathrow, United Kingdom: Daily, year-round flights beginning May 21, 2026 Rome, Italy: Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning April 28, 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland: Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning May 28, 2026 (operated on a 737-8 MAX) Tokyo Narita, Japan: Daily, year-round flights already in service Seoul Incheon, South Korea: five-times-weekly, year-round flights already in service https://news.alaskaair.com/company/alaska-airlines-announces-largest-fleet-order-in-airlines-history/ Amsterdam airport cancels at least 700 flights because of snow and wind Camp beds set up as more than 1,000 travellers spend night at key flight hub during freezing European weather Amsterdam Schiphol airport, one of the largest in Europe, has announced at least 700 flight cancellations because of snow and wind, after days of weather-related travel disruptions. More than 1,000 people spent the night at Schiphol, the airport said on Wednesday, adding that it had set up camp beds and offered breakfast to travellers forced to sleep there. The number of cancellations is expected to rise throughout the day. Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have wreaked havoc across parts of Europe this week, with five people confirmed to have died on Tuesday in road collisions in France. About 100 flights were cancelled at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport on Wednesday morning because of snowfall and fierce cold, and a further 40 were cancelled at the French capital’s Orly airport, the French transport minister said. Public bus services in Paris and the surrounding suburbs were suspended due to icy roads, though most metro and suburban rail systems were working, transport officials said. The Météo France weather service said 38 of the country’s 96 Metropolitan departments – the mainland and Corsica – were on alert for heavy snow and black ice, with 3cm to 7cm (about 1in to 3in) of snow already accumulated. It said the cold snap was of “rare intensity for the season”. Authorities had already warned people in the Paris region to avoid unnecessary travel on Wednesday and work from home if possible. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/07/amsterdam-airport-cancels-flights-amid-icy-conditions Brazil's Embraer delivers 91 planes in fourth quarter SAO PAULO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Brazilian planemaker Embraer (EMBJ3.SA), opens new tab delivered 91 aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 21% from the same quarter a year earlier, the company said in a securities filing on Tuesday. The firm delivered 32 commercial jets and 53 executive jets during the three-month period, along with six defense aircraft. Embraer delivered 244 aircraft last year, an increase of 18% year-on-year, including 78 commercial jets and 155 executive jets. The numbers came within Embraer's annual delivery forecast range of 77 to 85 commercial jets and 145 to 155 executive jets. Citi analysts said Embraer's quarterly delivery results were "strong" and reinforced production upside into 2026, as the planemaker's output capacity had improved following investments in recent years. The company is expected to release its fourth-quarter earnings on March 6. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/brazils-embraer-delivers-91-planes-fourth-quarter-2026-01-06/ FAA proposes pilots complete DPE survey after check rides The FAA is seeking public comments on a proposal to survey pilots who take a check ride on the conduct of the Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). Designated Pilot Examiners: Post-Activity Survey, posted to the Federal Register Dec. 19, 2025, is required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, in which Congress mandated that the FAA enhance its oversite of DPEs, including “deploying a survey system to track the performance and merit of such examiners.” “Because such a survey will necessarily constitute a time burden on pilots,” the FAA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect feedback on the proposed survey system, which led to the request for public comments, agency officials explained. Once approved, the FAA will ask pilots to complete a survey following practical examinations, which will consist of approximately 12 yes-or-no questions regarding the DPE’s level of professionalism, the suitability of the exam environment, the content of the exam, and the duration of the ground portion and the flight portion of the exam. The FAA will use the information collected to track the performance and merits of DPEs, according to agency officials. The FAA estimates that approximately 49,000 pilots will complete the survey each year and that it will take about seven minutes to complete the survey. Public comments are being sought “on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information.” The agency will summarize and include comments in the request to OMB. The comment period ends Feb. 27, 2026. As of Jan. 5, 2026, 18 comments had already been received. You can find out more and post a comment on the Federal Register at Docket No. FAA-2025-5568. https://generalaviationnews.com/2026/01/06/faa-proposes-pilots-complete-dpe-survey-after-check-rides/ Boeing Renews EAA Sponsorship Aerospace powerhouse Boeing announced the continuation of its platinum level sponsorship of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The sponsorship makes possible free youth admissions (ages 18 and under). “Boeing became the named sponsor for Boeing Plaza in 2014 and has been the free youth admission sponsor since that program began in 2021,” EAA spokesperson Dick Knapinski said. According to a media release from Boeing, the company will also be the presenting sponsor of WomenVenture support for the Airline Crew Check-In and continued backing of multiple KidVenture activities. “EAA has an impressive global reach with an immense community and helps inspire the next generation of aviation professionals,” said Chris Raymond, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, in a news release. “The participation in AirVenture continues to grow not only within general aviation but also in the commercial, business, and military sectors. It’s an ideal stage to showcase Boeing’s diverse products and services.” Added Jack Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman, in a statement: “Boeing has been a valued partner to EAA over the years. Boeing Plaza has become the heartbeat of AirVenture, and their support of the youth admission has given nearly 500,000 kids the opportunity to explore the incredible world of aviation over the past three years. We are so grateful to see this partnership continue.” Visit Boeing.com and EAA.org for updates on Boeing’s programming and activities at AirVenture 2026. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/boeing-renews-eaa-sponsorship-191901250.html American Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi on most flights by spring KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A new deal means staying connected while traveling is about to get cheaper for millions of flyers. American Airlines plans to launch free high-speed Wi-Fi on two million of its flights every year. The free Wi-Fi is sponsored by AT&T. There is a catch. Travelers must be an AAdvantage member to access the free service. Free Wi-Fi will be available starting later this month, according to the airline. The rollout will happen in the following stages: Access on narrowbody and dual-class regional fleets begins in January Available on nearly every American Airlines flight by spring ALSO READ: From Ted Lasso to movies, KC film industry hits record growth in 2025 Customers can access free Wi-Fi through the aainflight.com portal. Log in using AAdvantage number and password Select “Free Wi-Fi” Start browsing Travelers who aren’t an AAdvantage member can sign up for free at aa.com. https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/american-airlines-offer-free-wi-fi-most-flights-by-spring/ CALENDAR OF EVENTS . Singapore Airshow 2026 - FEBRUARY 3-6, 2026. . VERTICON 2026 - Atlanta March 9-12 . 60th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium - March 31 - April 1, 2026 (Irving, TX) . 2026 ACSF Safety Symposium; April 7-9, 2026; ERAU Daytona Beach, FL . 2026 NBAA Maintenance Conference; May 5-7, 2026; New Orleans, LA . BASS 2026 - 71st Business Aviation Safety Summit - May 5-6, 2026 | Provo, Utah . The African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit - May 19-20 | Johannesburg, South Africa . Safeskies Australia - Australia’s renowned Aviation Safety Conference - Canberra Australia 20 and 21 May 2026 . IATA World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium (23-25 June, Madrid, Spain) . ISASI - 2026 (September/October 2026) - Dubai, UAE . 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 20-22, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV Curt Lewis