Illegal drone flights jeopardize firefighters, ground aerial operations
In 2025 illegal drone incursions surged—411 near‑airport reports in Q1—disrupting aerial firefighting; federal orders and FAA rules expanded…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Southwest Enters Union Talks to Launch International Flights Beyond Americas
Southwest started formal talks with pilot and flight-attendant unions in late August 2025 to enable Boeing 737 MAX…
Southwest Ends Oakland–Eugene Route, Stranding Many California Students
Southwest will discontinue the Oakland (OAK)–Eugene (EUG) nonstop on March 4, 2025, reallocating aircraft to hub connections. Students…
Where Are The World’s 174 Remaining Boeing 747s Located Today
Early 2025 totals show 264 active Boeing 747s and 35 parked. Freight carriers dominate operations; passenger flying is…
Device ‘Catches Fire’ on American Airlines Flight to Phoenix — What Happened
Flight 357 diverted to Dulles on August 23, 2025, after smoke from an unknown passenger device; 160 passengers…
Airline Apologizes After Passengers Removed Over Plane Weight Limits
After viral weight‑related disembarkings, the DOT began a review in August 2025. Airlines updated warnings and procedures, offering…
UK MP Dhesi Urges Punjab Aviation Boom and NRI Justice Reforms
MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi urged Punjab on August 22, 2025, to secure nonstop international flights, reopen Amritsar cargo,…
National Cheap Flight Day 2025: How to Score the Best Airfare Deals
August 23, 2025’s National Cheap Flight Day signals late-summer fare checks but no guaranteed across-the-board drops; use fare…
Delta Has Not Cut All U.S. Airport Flights, August 2025 Update
As of August 23, 2025, Delta has not fully withdrawn from any U.S. airport. Severe storms caused over…