SpaceX Starship launches could delay 12,000 Florida flights annually
FAA modeling shows up to 120 Starship operations yearly in Florida could cause 40-minute to two-hour airspace closures,…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Delta’s Lawsuit vs U.S. Government Could Preserve Mexico Routes
Delta and Aeroméxico asked the Eleventh Circuit to block the DOT’s move to end their joint‑venture immunity on…
Shutdown Pressures U.S. Air Travel; Oregon Flights Remain Stable
The October 1, 2025 government shutdown is straining U.S. aviation as unpaid controllers and TSA staff create staffing…
United UA2242 Diverted to Salt Lake City After Cracked Windshield
Flight UA2242 diverted to Salt Lake City on October 15, 2025 after a cockpit windshield crack; the Boeing…
Spirit Airlines secures $475 million DIP financing in bankruptcy court
Spirit won court approval for $475 million in DIP financing, with $200 million available immediately, and a $150…
Washington Woman Allegedly Attacks Alaska Airlines Crew, Boise Landing
An Alaska Airlines flight diverted to Boise on October 15, 2025, after a passenger allegedly assaulted crew; police…
U.S. Proposal to Ban Chinese Airlines from Russian Airspace Could Disrupt Transpacific Flights
The DOT proposes banning six mainland Chinese airlines from overflying Russia on U.S. routes to restore competitive parity…
Thanksgiving Travel Warned as Airports Face Record Delays Cancellations
A government shutdown plus a 2.2% rise in Thanksgiving bookings and 250,000 added seats increases risks of delays…
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%…