A Boeing 787 jet identical to the one that crashed in India made four emergency landings in less than a month earlier this year.

On March 13, an American Airlines flight was diverted from its destination after the flight crew reported engine vibrations, and its engine caught fire once it landed. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a report this week the engine leaked fuel because of loose and improperly installed parts.

All planes, including Boeing, undergo comprehensive safety checks involving pre-flight inspections, maintenance programs and regulatory oversight.

A tragic Air India plane crash shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, resulted in numerous fatalities, marking it as the worst aviation disaster in a decade. Notable crashes in recent years highlight ongoing concerns in global aviation safety,

American Airlines flight AA1006 caught fire while taxiing at Denver International Airport after engine issues during takeoff, leading to an emergency evacuation.

Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford was tapped in March to helm the agency. It’s critical time for U.S. air travel, following a deadly January collision and ongoing air traffic control system problems.

The Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, en route to London Gatwick.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency faces serious leadership, trust and culture issues, according to a Senate questionnaire seen by Reuters.

For one veteran airline captain, a routine flight to Denver changed her view about aviation safety—but not because of an in-flight crisis.