Pilots Demand Grounding of Boeing 787 Fleet for Emergency System Probe
Air India AI117’s uncommanded RAT deployment on Oct 4, 2025 revealed a BPCU fault; FIP urged DGCA to…
iOS 26 Boosts United Boarding Pass with Live Tracking and Maps
United fully supports iOS 26 Wallet passes: enable Live Activity for real-time flight updates on the Lock Screen,…
Air New Zealand backs regulatory review to boost traveler experience
Air New Zealand backs the Commerce Commission’s 2025 review, seeking stronger oversight to ensure airport charges reflect efficient…
American Airlines Permanently Cancels DFW-Eugene Route Over Profitability
American Airlines will end nonstop DFW–EUG service on August 5, 2025, due to low demand and profitability. Affected…
Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Etihad Codeshare in November 2025
On November 3, 2025, Etihad resumes Abu Dhabi–Hong Kong flights five times weekly using a Boeing 787-9; Hong…
Turkish Airlines to launch direct flights to Yerevan, Armenia
Turkish Airlines filed Sept. 29, 2025 to add direct flights to Yerevan but set no start date or…
OKC FAA Trainees Face Furlough if Government Shuts Down
A shutdown starting October 1, 2025 would furlough about 500 FAA Academy trainees in Oklahoma City, pause training…
Dublin Diversions: United Flight Engine Issues Trigger Two U-Turns
UA711 (Boeing 757-200, N17133) returned to Dublin on September 17 after an engine issue and was canceled. A…
Turkish Airlines Expands Istanbul–St. Petersburg Flights in Dec 2025
Starting December 8, 2025, Turkish Airlines boosts Istanbul–St. Petersburg flights from 21 to 25 weekly using Airbus A321s;…
Sydney–San Francisco travelers gain streamlined bag screening via IRBS
United’s SYD–SFO daily flight uses CBP’s IRBS as of September 2025, letting passengers skip baggage pickup at SFO…
Delta Expands Austin Flights to Challenge Southwest and Grow AUS
Delta plans major growth at Austin-Bergstrom, adding new routes and a permanent flight attendant base in October 2025,…
St. Louis Sees Direct British Airways Flights to London
British Airways now flies nonstop STL–LHR in 2025, about 8–9 hours, with round-trip fares seen in the mid-$500s.…
Airlines Warn Shutdown Could Disrupt Flights and Aviation System
If Congress misses the September 30 funding deadline, a partial shutdown could start October 1, 2025, leaving controllers…
Hollywood Burbank Airport Nears Close-Up With New Terminal
Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Elevate BUR is 55% complete (September 2025) and set to open October 2026. The $1.3…