FAA Faces Widespread Airport Staffing Shortages Amid Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is struggling to maintain normal operations as staffing shortages spread across U.S. airports during the… Read More »
Two US Flights Diverted After Unruly Passenger Incidents
Air travel in the United States saw two separate cases of unruly passengers this week, forcing flight diversions and emergency… Read More »
Next‑Gen ACAS X vs TCAS: Challenges & Innovations in Collision Avoidance
In 2025, the aviation industry is quietly entering a new era of midair safety, as the next-generation ACAS X system… Read More »
Air India 787 Deploys RAT During Approach to Birmingham, Probe Ordered
An Air India Boeing 787-8 (registration VT-ANO), operating flight AI-117 from Amritsar to Birmingham, encountered an uncommon in-flight anomaly on… Read More »
Thousands of U.S. Air Traffic Controllers Working Unpaid in Shutdown
The U.S. government shutdown has left thousands of air traffic controllers working without pay, raising serious concerns about fatigue, safety,… Read More »
FAA NextGen Air Traffic Reform Delayed, Costs Surge Past $15B
The Federal Aviation Administration’s ambitious NextGen air traffic reform program, once envisioned as a revolutionary leap forward for U.S. aviation,… Read More »
IATA Hosts World Passenger & Financial Symposium in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium… Read More »
Delta Regional Jets Collide at LaGuardia Airport, One Injured
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets were involved in a low-speed collision while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on… Read More »
South Korea’s Parata Air Launches First Commercial Flight
South Korea’s newest airline, Parata Air, has officially taken to the skies with its first scheduled flight on September 30…. Read More »
AirAsia Advances Talks on Vietnam Expansion
AirAsia is making progress on long-discussed plans to establish a new airline in Vietnam, according to Tony Fernandes, chief executive… Read More »
Court Blocks American’s Bid to Halt O’Hare Gate Shift
A federal judge has denied American Airlines’ request to delay the transfer of four gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport… Read More »
FAA to Furlough 11,000 Employees as U.S. Government Shutdown Proceeds
The U.S. Transportation Department has warned that more than 11,000 employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—nearly a quarter of… Read More »
Mexico Air Traffic Incidents Surge 31% in 2025, Safety Concerns Mount
Mexico’s aviation sector is under growing scrutiny after new government data revealed a sharp rise in air traffic incidents and… Read More »
NTSB: Distracted Controllers Caused Near-Crash at San Diego Airport
A private jet came within 100 feet of colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane on a San Diego runway in… Read More »
IATA Reports 4.6% Passenger Demand Growth in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: … Read More »
FAA Extends Flight Limits at Newark to 2026
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it will extend operating limits at Newark Liberty International Airport until October… Read More »
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Airlines, Airports & Travelers
If U.S. congressional lawmakers fail to pass a spending package by October 1, the federal government could shut down—an event… Read More »
United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Diverts Back to London After In-Flight Vibrations
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER was forced to return to London Heathrow Airport on September 28, 2025, after the flight… Read More »
FAAN Confirms All Nigerian Airports Insured
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that all airports under its management are fully insured, addressing recent… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Returns to Paris After Bathroom Malfunction on Transatlantic Route
A United Airlines flight from Paris to Washington, D.C., was forced to make an unusual U-turn after takeoff when multiple… Read More »
Russia Denied ICAO Council Seat as Organization Keeps Pilot Age Limit at 65
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has rejected two high-profile proposals during its 42nd General Assembly in Montreal, held from… Read More »
Ryanair Flight Diverts After Passenger Fight
A Ryanair flight from London to Alicante was forced to divert to Toulouse, France, on September 26 after a group… Read More »