Iceland’s PLAY Files for Bankruptcy After Shutdown
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has filed for bankruptcy at Reykjavík District Court, just days after abruptly halting all flight operations… 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 »
Spirit Airlines Secures $475 Million Financing to Support Bankruptcy Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has secured up to $475 million in new financing from existing bondholders to keep operations running smoothly while… 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 »
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 »
Lufthansa Group to Retire Older Widebody Aircraft Types by 2028
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a sweeping fleet modernization strategy that will see six widebody aircraft types retired by 2028 as… Read More »
IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.1% in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “Air cargo… 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 »
SriLankan Reports Gains Under Five-Year Plan
SriLankan Airlines says its new five-year strategic plan is already delivering results, with passenger numbers and revenues rising in the… 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 »
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 Confident on 737-10, Eyes Airbus Order
Ryanair is expressing confidence in Boeing’s ability to deliver its first 737 MAX 10 aircraft on schedule in early 2027,… 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 »
India Re-Elected to ICAO Council for 2025-28
India has been re-elected to Part II of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council for the 2025–2028 term, reaffirming… Read More »
Emirates Bans Power Banks on All Flights
Emirates has introduced strict new safety rules banning the use of portable power banks on all its flights starting October… Read More »