Royal Caribbean Ship Rescues 10 Off Mexico
Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas carried out a dramatic rescue on Sunday, September 28, when it picked up ten… 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 »
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 »
Did China Dismantle an Airbus A320 to Build the C919? What the Evidence Shows (and Doesn’t)
Allegations have circulated for years that, in the late 1990s or early 2000s, an Airbus A320 delivered to China “disappeared,”… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Runway Close Calls Boost Push for Cockpit Alerts
A series of recent runway close calls at U.S. airports is fueling momentum for wider adoption of new cockpit alert… Read More »
Military Leaders Warn on New Pentagon Strategy
Senior U.S. military leaders are raising concerns over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s forthcoming Pentagon strategy, highlighting growing tensions between the… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff at LAX After Cargo Jet Crosses Runway
An American Airlines jet preparing for departure at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was forced to abort its takeoff late… Read More »
TSA Aims for Seamless, Touchless Airport Screening by 2030
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is advancing plans to deliver a fully “seamless” travel experience by 2030, aiming to eliminate… Read More »
Delta Replaces APU Engines on Airbus A320 Fleet to Address Toxic Fume Concerns
Delta Air Lines is undertaking a major maintenance program to replace auxiliary power units (APUs) on more than 300 of… Read More »
Psych Tricks Can Make AI Break Its Own Rules
New research reveals that artificial intelligence chatbots can be manipulated into breaking their own safety protocols using clever psychological tactics…. Read More »