U.S. Halts Airport Flight Cuts at 6% Until Further Notice
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has frozen mandated flight capacity cuts at 40 major airports at 6%, halting the… Read More »
Where and When Lightning Strikes Aircraft
Lightning remains one of the most unpredictable hazards in aviation, often striking in conditions pilots do not consider threatening. A… Read More »
Are Flights Still Disrupted After the Shutdown Ends?
The government shutdown may be over, but the ripple effects across the U.S. air travel system are far from resolved…. Read More »
Technology, AI and the Passenger Experience in Air Travel
When it comes to air travel, technology is no longer just about making flashy apps or faster booking systems—it’s about… Read More »
Senate to Hold Hearing on Shutdown’s Impact on U.S. Aviation Safety
A Senate subcommittee will convene next week to examine how the recent 43-day government shutdown disrupted aviation safety and operations… Read More »
Pilots Skipped Test Pilot Before Deadly Michigan Business Jet Crash
The pilots of a business jet that crashed in Michigan last month chose to perform a high-risk test flight themselves… Read More »
NBAA, FlightSafety and CAE Release Unified Aircraft SOPs to Boost Safety
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), FlightSafety International and CAE have jointly unveiled a comprehensive set of industrywide aircraft standard… Read More »
Thanksgiving Travel Costs Surge Even If You Don’t Fly
As FAA-directed flight cancellations continue to disrupt air travel, many Americans are considering alternate ways to reach their holiday destinations…. Read More »
Flying Will Stay Turbulent After Shutdown — Here’s Why Spirit Matters
Relatively few travelers choose Spirit Airlines, but the ultra-low-cost carrier still plays an outsized role in shaping airfare trends across… Read More »
Germany Cuts Aviation Taxes to Boost Airline Competitiveness
Germany is rolling out a new cost-cutting package to support its aviation sector, reversing a recent tax hike and taking… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Diverted to Kansas After Disruptive Passenger Incident
An American Airlines flight traveling from Phoenix to Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City on Tuesday Nov. 11 after… Read More »
Delta CEO Slams “Inexcusable” Shutdown for Aviation Disruption
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has sharply criticized the recent 43-day U.S. government shutdown, calling it “completely unnecessary” and… Read More »
EASA Seeks Industry Feedback on New AI Safety Framework
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a public consultation on a new legal framework designed to regulate… Read More »
Transportation Secretary Warns Controllers Over Early Absences During Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday Nov. 11 that air traffic controllers who stopped showing up for work before missing… Read More »
Why U.S. Air Travel Could Take Years to Recover from the Government Shutdown
Even as lawmakers inch closer to ending the government shutdown, the impact on U.S. air travel may last far longer… Read More »
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 »
ADS-B In Is Transforming Aviation Safety and Efficiency
As global air traffic accelerates and runway congestion grows, the aviation industry is rapidly adopting next-generation technologies to enhance safety… Read More »
JetBlue’s New Seasonal Flights Set to Boost Gulf Coast Tourism
JetBlue Airways is expanding its Florida network with new seasonal nonstop flights that are expected to give a major boost… 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 »
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 »