Turkish Airlines CFO Says Leap-1B Talks Are Ongoing
Turkish Airlines continues talks with CFM over Leap‑1B engines, tying engine terms to a potential 100‑firm, 50‑option 737…
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Chicago Snowstorm Disrupts Schools, Flights, and Major Roadways
(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) A powerful lake-effect snowstorm swept into Chicago overnight into Monday, November 10, 2025, reducing visibility, clogging…
SpaceX Readies Extreme Starship Test as Heat Shield Is Removed
SpaceX on October 13, 2025 flew an uncrewed Starship with large heat-shield omissions to test thermal failure above…
Charlotte Douglas Disruptions Rise as FAA Ground Stop Tied to Staffing
An FAA ground stop at Charlotte Douglas on Nov. 8, 2025, lasting under two hours, triggered widespread disruptions:…
Cancellations and Delays Persist at MIA as FAA Capacity Cuts Increase
FAA flight caps tied to the government shutdown — with controllers unpaid since Oct 1 — caused dozens…
KCI Travelers Face Flight Delays as FAA Cuts Air Traffic Nationwide
Starting Nov 7, 2025, the FAA is cutting 10% of movements at 40 busy U.S. airports because controllers…
Rising Flight Cancellations Drive Travelers to Trains and Rentals
FAA-mandated reductions at 40 busy airports amid staffing shortages raised cancellations and delays in early November 2025. Over…
Air Traffic Controllers Resign at Record Pace as Shutdown Prolongs
During the 37-day shutdown, 15–20 controllers are retiring daily and NATCA counts roughly 400 fewer certified staff than…
Delta: No reimbursement for hotels or rental cars on canceled flights
Delta announced on Nov. 7, 2025 that canceled flights tied to the FAA directive or shutdown qualify for…