Airlines, FAA Assess End Date for Flight Cuts as Shutdown Nears
FAA enforced staggered flight cuts at 40 major airports due to controller shortages from the government shutdown. Cuts…
American Airlines Flight Diverts With Members of Congress Onboard
Flight 1218 diverted to Kansas City after a disruptive passenger shouted political slogans. Police removed the individual without…
Archer to Acquire Hawthorne Airport as Los Angeles eVTOL Hub
Archer will purchase Hawthorne Municipal Airport for $126 million to create an 80-acre hub for its Midnight eVTOL…
American Airlines Joins Industry-Wide Purge in 2025 Cost-Cutting Push
Airlines including American, Southwest and Air Canada are reducing headquarters staff in 2025 to cut overhead. Southwest will…
Alaska Air Group Names Leaders Across Alaska Airlines and Horizon
Alaska Air Group is reorganizing leadership effective November 2025 to support integration with Hawaiian Airlines. Jason Berry becomes…
Frustrations rise at Atlanta airport amid cancellations and delays
The government shutdown reduced air traffic controller availability at Atlanta, causing 230+ cancellations and 500+ delays by Nov…
Bags to Boarding: How Etihad Rail’s DWC Stop Redefines UAE Travel
Starting in 2026, Etihad Rail will offer station luggage check-in and a direct stop at DWC, cutting Abu…
Fung-Wong Triggers Flight Cancellations and Mass Evacuations in Taiwan
On November 12, 2025, tropical storm Fung-Wong hit near Kaohsiung, prompting evacuations of more than 8,300 people, flooding…
Nationwide Flight Reductions Continue, Ramping to 6% Amid Shutdown
Facing controller staffing shortfalls from the government shutdown, the FAA cut operations to 6% at 40 major airports…
Scott Kirby Calls United Best Airline in History of Aviation
Scott Kirby proclaimed United the best airline in aviation history during a Veterans Day message at the Air…
Speed Tape vs. Duct Tape: What It Is, Uses, and Safety
Speed tape is an aluminum-backed adhesive used only for temporary, non-structural aircraft repairs. It tolerates extreme temperatures and…
United Airlines Must Face Windowless Window Seat Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled United Airlines must face a lawsuit for selling windowless 'window seats' to over 1…
Airlines Canceling Flights Under FAA Order; RDU Delays Soar
An FAA emergency order starting Nov. 7, 2025, forced phased flight reductions at 40 major airports, reaching 10%…
Nigeria to Establish National Aircraft Leasing Company via PPP Reform
The Nigerian government plans a PPP-backed national aircraft leasing company, supported by a sovereign guarantee and IDERA, to…