Airlines
Flight disruptions, route launches, rebooking policies, and airline news that affects international travelers. Coverage of schedule changes, airspace closures, and passenger rights across global carriers.
MaxAir Leases B737-300 from NG Eagle for Two-Month Wet Lease
Starting September 13, 2025, MaxAir will operate an NG Eagle Boeing 737-300 under a two-month wet lease. NG Eagle supplies crew, maintenance and insurance, allowing MaxAir to add capacity immediately…
United CEO Applauds FAA Newark Flight Limits for Reliability
FAA extends Newark flight limits to Oct 24, 2026, raising the hourly cap to 72. United backs the…
Uganda Airlines Seeks Fleet Advisers as A320 Dry-Lease Talks Advance
Uganda Airlines issued an international tender for advisers as it pursues dry leases of two A320-family jets, shifting…
FAA Approves United’s First Starlink Mainline Jet for Service
FAA-approved Starlink for United’s Boeing 737-800 enables the first mainline Starlink flight on October 15, 2025. United began…
Atlanta Airport Loses $37.5M in Federal Funding Over DEI Policies
Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson lost $37.5 million in FAA funding after refusing grant terms that would disavow DEI policies;…
Porter Airlines Launches Scholarships for Algonquin AMT Students
Starting September 26, 2025, Porter Airlines will fund a $25,000 annual scholarship and awards program for 10 second-year…
Yingling Aviation Launches A&P Apprenticeship for Wichita Technicians
In 2025 Yingling Aviation launched a paid A&P Apprenticeship in Wichita, combining supervised shop work and mentorship to…
United’s 35-Year Germany Milestone: 4,740 Seats and 50M Passengers
United marks 35 years of nonstop Germany–U.S. service in 2025, carrying over 50 million passengers and moving 1.8…
Gates-Backed Heart Aerospace Expands in Los Angeles to Torrance
Heart Aerospace opened a Torrance site in September 2025 to speed hybrid-electric aircraft R&D and testing, prompting hiring…
FAA Extends Newark Airport Flight Limits Through October 2026
The FAA extended Newark’s flight cap through October 24, 2026, with a modest increase to 72 operations per…