Delta plane slides off DSM runway amid icy conditions; NTSB probes
On Nov. 30, 2025, a Delta 737-900 slid off Des Moines’ runway amid freezing rain but remained upright;…
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Pope’s Flight Disrupted by Airbus Software Update Across Global Fleet
A critical Elac software vulnerability led Airbus to mandate updates for around 6,000 A320-family jets. EASA required immediate…
American Airlines: All Airbus jets cleared after software issue
A critical flight-control software issue grounded about 120 Airbus jets on Nov. 15, affecting roughly 40% of American’s…
Emirates A380 Grounded at Manchester After Fuel-Truck Collision
On Nov. 28, 2025, a fuel truck struck an Emirates A380 (A6‑EVP) at Manchester, puncturing the engine casing.…
Thai PM to Revoke Airline Licences Over Fare Gouging
Thailand’s PM warned of licence revocations if probes find airlines exploited passengers through cancellations and forced rebookings, focusing…
FAA Extends FlightLine Surface Awareness to 55 More Airports
The FAA awarded uAvionix a contract to install FlightLine SAI at 55 towers with a 12‑month deadline to…
Trump Urges Airlines to Consider Venezuelan Airspace Closed
Following an FAA NOTAM citing military activity and GPS interference in the SVZM FIR, President Trump urged airlines…
Airbus A320 Directive Keeps Flights Delayed; Normal Ops Not Here
A technical directive from Airbus requires software and hardware updates on A320 aircraft, causing extended checks and cascading…
American Airlines Delays in Charlotte Amid Software Updates
Software updates at American Airlines are affecting Charlotte operations on Nov. 29, 2025. Eligible customers who bought tickets…