United Boeing 757-200 Declares Mayday Fuel Emergency After Aborted San Francisco Landing
A United Boeing 757-200 flying from Boston aborted its first approach to San Francisco after the crew judged…
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Passenger Says Hijack Text on United Flight Was Banter with Co-Worker, Police Say
A reported hijacking-related text prompted United Flight 1681 to return safely to Las Vegas on October 24. Police…
Brussels Airport to Expand Border Control Capacity as EES E-Gates Face Delays
Brussels Airport plans eight additional staffed arrivals booths in December 2026 and six e-gates in early 2027. The…
Over 7,800 Flights Cancelled in Saudi No-Fly Disruption at King Khalid International Airport
Saudi Arabia recorded 7,802 cancelled or no-fly departures from October 8 through October 25. Riyadh’s King Khalid International…
Missiles Intercepted Near Riyadh Airport on First Day After Reopening
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport reopened after a two-week shutdown as missile and drone alerts continued across Saudi…
First International Flight Departs from Sydney’s New Western Sydney Airport
Air New Zealand launched the first international passenger service at Western Sydney International with flights from Auckland on…
Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Houthi Missile Facilities After Riyadh Airport Attack
The Saudi-led coalition said it struck Houthi missile facilities in Yemen, destroying tunnels, launchers and a storage site.…
Jet2 Boeing 737-800 Veers Off Runway at Birmingham Airport During Landing
A Jet2 Boeing 737-800 veered onto grass while landing at Birmingham Airport during Storm Boelo on October 25,…
U.S. DOT Lifts Mexico City Flight Curbs at Benito Juárez and Felipe Ángeles Airports
At a glanceReviewed October 25, 2026 The FAA audit recorded 21 observations across 339 evaluated standard items. Mexico’s…