38 Flights Canceled, 300+ Delays Across Colombia, Peru, Brazil
From October 9–15, 2025, at least 38 flights were canceled and 300+ delayed across Brazil, Peru, and Colombia…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Mexico Tightens Airport Slot Rules as Congestion Persists in 2025
Mexico’s 2025 slot reforms at AICM cut daily flights to 43, set an 80% usage rule, require 85%…
American Airlines Grounds Airbus A321 After Toxic Fumes, Return to LAX
An American Airlines A321 returned to LAX Oct. 15 after toxic fumes were detected at about 5,000 feet;…
Europe’s Airports Face Noise Scrutiny: Balancing Regulation and Growth
EU law mandates the Balanced Approach before restrictions; industry warns some states bypass steps and notifications, risking capacity…
Hackers briefly take over Windsor airport screens and PA systems
Hackers briefly hijacked screens and PA systems at Windsor, Victoria and Kelowna on October 14, 2025, broadcasting political…
Experts Warn US Flight Delays May Worsen Amid FAA Staffing Crisis
The government shutdown left nearly 11,000 FAA controllers unpaid and created a 3,500-person staffing shortfall, pushing staffing-related delays…
Wizz Air to Train 1,200 Pilots by 2028, 240 UK Roles
Wizz Air will train 1,200 pilots by 2028 (240 in the UK) via its Pilot Academy, offering an…
American Airlines Flight LAX to JFK Shortened After Ill Passengers
On October 14, 2025, Flight 274 returned to LAX after fumes and passenger illness reports. Pilots used oxygen…
Etihad Expands with Used and Leased A321LRs Amid Global Shortage
To navigate a global aircraft shortage, Etihad is adding new and leased Airbus A321LRs in 2025—first delivered July…