The Russian Federal air transport regulator, Rosaviatsia, has offered to re-train and re-certify pilots whose commercial certification was cancelled by the regulator. South Ural State University in Chelyabinsk reportedly did not possess the necessary permits and qualified personnel to train and certify commercial pilot licences. This resulted in Rosaviatsia cancelling over 45 certifications with a further 19 under investigation.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 was climbing out of LaGuardia Airport, passing through 32,000 feet, when the left engine sustained an uncontained failure, subsequently causing debris to be ejected and impact the air frame. A passenger window was shattered as a result of the debris impact which then caused the cabin to depressurize. This prompted the flight crew to initiate an emergency descent and divert to Philadelphia International Airport where the aircraft performed a safe landing. A passenger sustained fatal injuries as a result of the debris impacting their window. A post flight inspection found that the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Philippines low cost carrier, Cebu Pacific, successfully passed an IATA Operation Safety Audit (IOSA) in mid-April and was added to the IOSA registry. Airline officials announced hopes to eventually become a full IATA member. The airline joined Philippine Airlines and PAL Express as the other carriers that have gained IOSA accreditation.