Garda officer injured after pro-Palestine protesters breach Shannon Airport
Three pro-Palestine protesters broke through Shannon Airport’s perimeter on May 17, 2025, halting operations for 30 minutes and…
Flight cancellations to Israel continue after Ben Gurion Airport attack
International airlines suspended flights to Israel after a May 2025 missile incident, citing safety, insurance, and staffing issues.…
International Students Prevail in Court Over US Visa Cancellations
Thousands of international students in the US have had visas cancelled since March 2025, often for minor issues…
CommuteAir to operate Embraer ERJ-145 flights for United Airlines until 2029
CommuteAir renews its exclusive United Express contract for Embraer ERJ-145 flights through 2028, bolstering job security, higher pay…
Air India flight: Chinese passenger arrested for theft at Delhi Airport
A theft ring of four Chinese nationals, including Benlai Pan, was caught mid-flight on Air India AI-315. Swift…
London Gatwick welcomes longest Airbus A330-800 flight with Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines’ record-breaking direct Entebbe–London Gatwick route on the rare Airbus A330-800 revolutionizes travel, migration, and business, offering…
Miami International Airport adds jet bridge-mounted wheelchair lifts
Miami International Airport's $9 billion modernization plan introduces 41 jet bridge-mounted wheelchair lifts, upgraded boarding bridges, and renovated…
United Airlines marks 30 years since first Boeing 777 delivery
The Boeing 777, delivered first to United Airlines in 1995, changed aviation with ETOPS-180 certification, enabling direct long-haul…
Alaska Airlines Jets Clip Wings at Sea-Tac Airport
Two fully boarded Alaska Airlines planes clipped wings during pushback at Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport on May 17, 2025.…
Charlotte Douglas International Airport reports minor flight delays
Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a major U.S. hub, experienced short delays and minimal cancellations on May 17, 2025.…
Air India Fires Air Hostesses Over Weight Gain
Air India’s dismissal of air hostesses for being overweight led to fierce legal and public debate. The 2008…
Lufthansa A340 returns to John F. Kennedy International Airport after engine failure
Lufthansa flight LH405 experienced engine and hydraulic failures, returning safely to JFK on May 17, 2025. The crew’s…
American Airlines Charlotte Hub Pumps $30B Into North Carolina
The American Airlines Charlotte hub generates $30.8 billion yearly for North Carolina, supports 147,500 jobs, and offers strong…
Lufthansa Cargo Shakes Up Executive Board With Bold Moves
Effective July 1, 2025, Frank Bauer becomes Lufthansa Cargo’s COO, while Gregor Schleussner takes over as CFO and…