American Airlines COO Blasts Flight Cancellations as “Simply Unacceptable” Amid Shutdown Chaos
American Airlines Chief Operating Officer David Seymour condemned the wave of flight cancellations that has disrupted U.S. air travel, calling… Read More »
18 Injured as People Carrier Crashes at Washington Dulles Airport
At least 18 people were injured Monday afternoon when a people carrier—also known as a mobile lounge—crashed into a terminal… Read More »
FAA Suspends Most Private Jet Flights at 12 Major U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an immediate halt to nearly all private jet operations at 12 of the… Read More »
Toddler Hospitalized After Qatar Airways Flight Attendant Allegedly Ignored Allergy Warning
A North Carolina mother is suing Qatar Airways for $5 million after her 3-year-old daughter suffered a severe allergic reaction… Read More »
US Homeland Security Considered Spirit Airlines Jets for Deportation Use
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly explored a plan to purchase ten aircraft from Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort… Read More »
U.S. Flight Cancellations Top 2,700 as Shutdown Crisis Deepens
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights on Sunday Nov. 9 as the nationwide impact of the federal government shutdown… Read More »
FAA Orders Urgent Inspections of MD-11 Engine Pylons After Deadly UPS Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring immediate inspections of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11… Read More »
Boeing Launches $1 Billion South Carolina Expansion as 787 Demand Soars
Boeing has broken ground on a $1 billion expansion of its North Charleston, South Carolina facility, marking one of the… Read More »
Qantas’ First A350-1000ULR Nears Completion for Project Sunrise Flights
Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) is taking shape on the assembly line in Toulouse, France, marking a major… Read More »
Government Shutdown Triggers Over 700 U.S. Flight Cuts—Travel Chaos Spreads
As the second day of government-ordered flight reductions took effect on November 8, American travelers found themselves facing mounting uncertainty… Read More »
UPS and FedEx Ground Entire MD-11 Fleets After Deadly Crash
Both UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleets following the deadly UPS crash in Louisville that… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Nears Decision on Major Boeing 737 Max Order
Turkish Airlines is preparing to meet with Boeing to finalize its long-awaited order for 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, Chairman… Read More »
Power Bank Explosion Sets Passenger on Fire at Melbourne Airport Lounge
Travelers at Australia’s Melbourne International Airport were forced to evacuate after a man caught fire in the Qantas Airways business… Read More »
Crashed UPS MD-11 Was Part of Aging Fleet with Costly Legacy
The UPS jet involved in the deadly Kentucky crash was part of a fleet of aging McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft… Read More »
PhocusWire Weekly Travel Tech Roundup: Amadeus, Meili, HTS & More
Here’s a look at this week’s major people, product, and partner developments shaping the global travel technology industry. Amadeus has… Read More »
Afghan Government Orders Ariana to Acquire Freighter, Cut Cargo Fees
The Afghan government has directed Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG, Kabul) to acquire a dedicated freighter aircraft and reduce its cargo… Read More »
How Silicon Valley Shifted Right — And Why It Won’t Reverse Course
Once the global epicenter of liberal optimism and technological idealism, Silicon Valley has undergone a dramatic political transformation over the… Read More »
Amadeus Posts 6% Revenue Growth and Boosts AI Investment in Q3
Amadeus reported group revenue of €1.6 billion for the third quarter of 2025, a 6.4% increase from €1.5 billion in… Read More »
Flight Cancellations Surge as Airlines Scramble to Meet FAA’s 10% Cut Amid Historic Shutdown
Airlines across the United States are canceling and rescheduling thousands of flights after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a… Read More »
Uzbekistan Airways Finalized Order for 22 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Uzbekistan Airways has finalized a major order with Boeing, converting eight previously held options into firm commitments for new widebody… Read More »
United, Delta Cancel Flights After FAA Safety Directive
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have begun cancelling flights following a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directive that ordered airlines… Read More »
Boeing Escapes Criminal Charges Over 737 Max Crashes That Killed 346 People
Boeing will not face criminal prosecution over the two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people, after a U.S…. Read More »