Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down engines escapes prison
In October 2023 former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson tried to disable engines midflight. The crew stopped him;…
Pittsburgh International Debuts $1.7B Terminal Ahead of Thanksgiving
PIT’s new $1.7 billion terminal opens November 18, 2025, focusing on origin-and-destination travelers. It promises a 67% faster…
Emirates Expands Boeing 777X Fleet with 65 New 777-9s
Emirates ordered 65 Boeing 777-9s for US$38 billion, taking its 777X commitment to 270 and Boeing backlog to…
SITA, Amadeus, AACO Advance Transparency on Flight Emissions Data
A November 2025 partnership links SITA Eco Mission with Amadeus Travel Impact Suite to provide verified flight-level emissions…
Virgin Atlantic Secures $745m Apollo Loan Backed by Heathrow Slots
Virgin Atlantic used Heathrow slots as security for a $745 million loan from Apollo, retaining scheduling control. The…
Etihad Scraps Its First A380, A6-APA, After Fleet Restructuring
Etihad scrapped A6‑APA, its first A380, in Teruel in 2025 after being stored since March 2020. The airline…
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with 11 More Boeing 737 MAX 8s
On November 17, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines exercised options for 11 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s, boosting its fleet…
Chinese Airlines Eases Japan Cancellations After New Travel Warning
China’s 14 November 2025 travel advisory to avoid Japan prompted eight carriers to allow free cancellations through December,…
UAE Advances Toward Binding SAF Mandate for Airlines by 2025
The UAE will convert its voluntary 1% SAF blending goal into a mandatory mandate, aiming for 700 million…
Sakurajima Eruption Triggers Ashfall and Flight Disruptions Kagoshima
Early Nov 16 eruptions at Sakurajima sent ash to 4,400 meters, cancelling about 30 flights at Kagoshima Airport…
FAA Lifts Flight Caps at 40 Airports as Staffing Issues Ease
On November 17, 2025, the FAA lifted emergency flight caps at 40 major airports after staffing-trigger events dropped…
Qatar Airways Now Has 100+ Planes with World’s Best Wi-Fi Across Fleet
Qatar Airways hit 100 Starlink‑equipped widebody jets in November 2025, including all 54 777s. Free Starlink Wi‑Fi offers…
Boeing Seeks to Smooth Buyer Relations Amid 777X Delays
Boeing pushed 777X first deliveries to 2027, prompting $2.5–$4 billion in expected charges and extended certification work. Airlines…
KLM KL713 777 Diverted After No ATC at Destination Paramaribo
KLM flight KL713 diverted to Cayenne on October 22, 2025, when Paramaribo’s control tower was unmanned. After a…