Putin Says Russian Air Defenses Responsible for Azerbaijani Jet Crash that Killed 38
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Oct. 9 said that Russia’s air defenses were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani… Read More »
U.S. Flight Delays Mount as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens
Air traffic control staffing shortages continued to disrupt air travel across the United States for a second consecutive day on… Read More »
13-Year-Old Stows Away on El Al Flight After Evading Ben Gurion Security
A 13-year-old boy managed to slip past security and passport control at Ben Gurion Airport and stow away on an… Read More »
Air Traffic Controller Shortage Grows Despite $145K Salaries
America’s air traffic controller shortage is worsening during the government shutdown—despite six-figure salaries reaching $145,000 a year. The Federal Aviation… Read More »
FAA Revises Helicopter Routes Around Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced permanent updates to helicopter route charts across the Washington, D.C. area, following… Read More »
US EAS Funding to Halt Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has warned that funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) and Alternate Essential Air… Read More »
Russia Loses ICAO Bid to Ease Aviation Sanctions
Russia has failed in its attempt to gain international backing for the relaxation of Western aviation sanctions during the 42nd… 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 »
Aeroflot to Dismantle 737 and 747 Cargo Jets for Spare Parts
Russia’s flag carrier, Aeroflot, is reportedly preparing to dismantle eight Boeing cargo aircraft to use as spare parts in maintaining… 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 Launches New NOTAM System to Replace Aging 1980s Infrastructure
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially launched the first phase of its long-awaited modernization of the Notice to… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Japan Airlines Suspends 6 Pilots, Tightens Alcohol Safety Rules
Japan Airlines (JAL) is tightening its alcohol safety policies after repeated pilot drinking violations led to major delays and regulatory… 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 »
Nigeria Weighs Certification of China’s C919
Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is considering certifying China’s COMAC C919 jet for domestic operations, signaling deepening aviation ties between… 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 »
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 »