Flying Europe’s Only Beechcraft 1900C: Östersund to Umeå with Jonair
Jonair’s Beechcraft 1900C links Östersund and Umeå as Europe’s only scheduled 1900C service in early 2025. The 19-seat…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
How the 2025 shutdown worsens the air traffic controller shortage
The government shutdown has deepened a preexisting air traffic controller shortage, forcing the FAA to meter traffic and…
Vietnam Airlines Expands Vietnam–Philippines Links With Direct Flights
Vietnam Airlines runs seven weekly nonstop flights to Manila since June 17, 2024, and will add three weekly…
Spirit Airlines Backs Out of Airbus Order Amid AerCap Dispute
Spirit secured a $150 million AerCap settlement, rejected 27 Airbus leases, and canceled over 60 Airbus orders while…
Delta CRJ900 Collision at LaGuardia Under NTSB Investigation
Two Endeavor Air CRJ900s collided while taxiing at LaGuardia on October 1, 2025; DL5155’s right wing struck DL5047’s…
Saudia launches Riyadh–Moscow direct flights, three weekly services
On October 10, 2025, Saudia launched thrice‑weekly nonstop flights between Riyadh and Moscow, with one‑way fares from $160.…
BARK Air Redefines Luxury Dog Travel with Tailored In-Flight Comfort
BARK Air runs dog-first in-cabin flights across U.S. and Europe since May 2024, flying 1,000+ dogs on 142…
Hollywood Burbank Airport Returns to Normal Air Traffic After Shutdown
A six-hour unmanned tower at Hollywood Burbank during the Oct. 7, 2025 shutdown forced remote TRACON control and…
Air Canada: North America’s Only Economy Free Beer and Wine Carrier
As of October 2025, Air Canada uniquely provides free beer and wine in economy on all North American…