Spirit Airlines Faces Shutdown Risk Without DIP Financing
Spirit missed a DIP financing trigger for a $100 million draw from a $475 million court-approved package, triggering…
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IATA Sees Global Airline Revenue Surpassing $1 Trillion in 2025
IATA forecasts 2025 airline revenue topping $1 trillion and 5.2 billion passengers. Thin margins, higher labor costs, and…
Arkia Plane Hit at JFK Airport: JAL Collision Delays Tel Aviv Flight
A JAL aircraft being towed collided with an Arkia jet at JFK on December 14, 2025, damaging the…
Ground stops at JFK and PHL; Newark sees extended arrival delays
Winter weather on Dec. 14 led the FAA to impose ground stops at JFK and PHL and a…
Ottawa airport food prep workers threaten strike; no action yet
On Dec. 9, 2025, in-flight catering workers at Ottawa International Airport threatened to strike over pay demands. Operations…
Engine failure forces United flight bound for Tokyo to return to D.C.
A Boeing 777-200 operating United Flight 803 turned back to Dulles after losing power in one engine; a…
Turkish Airlines TK80 Diverted SFO to Copenhagen for Medical Emergency
A medical emergency forced Turkish Airlines flight TK80 to divert to Copenhagen on Dec. 13, 2025. After medical…
House Bill Loosens D.C. Airspace Rules, NTSB Warns of Safety Risks
House language in the NDAA would permit waivers to ADS‑B broadcasting for military training within about 30 miles…
71% of United Flight Attendants Rejected Contract; PBS Scheduling
AFA-CWA members voted 71% to reject a May 2025 tentative contract, citing weak hotel standards, unpaid ground time,…