FAA Meets Controller Hiring Targets Under Trump, 2025 Update
The FAA exceeded its FY2025 target, hiring 2,026 controllers and speeding academy throughput, but a 3,000-controller shortfall and…
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Rocky Mountain Metro Tops U.S. Safety Incident List, FAA Memo Finds
An FAA memo from September 2025 named Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) as having the most reported safety…
Fiji Airways Discontinues Business Class Amenity Kits in 2025
Fiji Airways discontinued pre-packed business class amenity kits in 2025, offering essentials individually to cut single-use waste, reduce…
Thousands Affected as 90 Flights Canceled by Major Asian Airlines
Typhoon Ragasa forced 90 flight cancellations across major Asian airports, adding to over 4,000 disrupted flights this year.…
Dassault Could Build a New Fighter Alone If Needed, Reports Say
On September 23, 2025 Dassault said it could build the next European fighter alone amid FCAS disputes over…
Alaska Airlines CEO Champions AI Upgrades for Safer, Greener Flights
Alaska Airlines is deploying AI across operations to cut fuel use, reduce delays, and boost safety. Flyways AI…
13-year-old Afghan boy from Kunduz lands in Delhi after hiding in gear
A 13-year-old from Kunduz survived hiding in the rear landing gear of Kam Air flight RQ-4401 on September…
Alaska Airlines Unveils 13,000-Sq-Ft San Diego Lounge Expansion
Alaska Airlines will build a 13,000-square-foot lounge at San Diego International Airport, breaking ground in early 2027. Serving…
LATAM Orders Up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 Jets for South American Growth
LATAM ordered 24 Embraer E195-E2 jets and 50 options (up to 74), with deliveries starting H2 2026. The…