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Japan Launches Expert Council to Tackle Domestic Aviation Challenges
In May 2025, Japan created an expert council to resolve domestic aviation challenges, focusing on green technology, safety…
El Al Systems Crash Temporarily Halts Check-In and Boarding
El Al’s May 26, 2025 outage disabled online check-in and boarding, causing long airport lines and flight delays…
Senator Rick Scott’s FLIGHT Act Mandates Improved Flight Status Updates
Senator Rick Scott’s FLIGHT Act requires airlines to update passengers every 15 minutes during flight delays. The proposed…
VietJet Doubles A330neo Order to Expand European Network
Vietjet’s May 2025 order doubles its Airbus A330-900neo fleet to 40, supporting new direct flights to Europe and…
Wildlife Mitigation Team Protects Planes and Animals During Migration
Salt Lake City Airport recorded 418 bird strikes in 2024. The FAA-guided wildlife mitigation program combines habitat control,…
easyJet to Reopen Newcastle Airport Base in March 2026
easyJet’s Newcastle base reopens in March 2026 with three aircraft and 130 direct jobs, supporting 1,200 roles UK-wide.…
Construction Begins on Madrid Airport Metro Extension Project
Madrid is extending Metro Line 5 to directly serve Barajas Airport, improving transport for millions of travelers and…
Prince Edward Island Seeks More Skilled Workers Amid Quota Cuts
Prince Edward Island’s 2025 Provincial Nominee Program draw issued 168 invitations during quota cuts to 1,025. Prioritizing healthcare,…
UAE Residents Benefit from Faster Visa Approvals in Schengen Countries
Schengen visa slots in the UAE are fully booked for summer 2025. Germany introduces a five-year visa and…
Spain Visa Revamp: Job Seekers Can Stay 12 Months If Eligible
Spain’s Job Seeker Visa duration increased to 12 months as of May 2025, targeting skilled non-EU workers with…
Trump Administration Expands Mass Deportations, Raising Due Process Concerns
Beginning in January 2025, the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign includes daily ICE arrest quotas, expanded expedited removal,…
American Airlines Highlights O’Hare Growth Amid Chicago Pressure
In 2025, American Airlines expands flights at Chicago O’Hare by 22%, increasing premium seating 40% amid the $8.5…
easyJet flight makes emergency landing at London Gatwick Airport
easyJet flight EZY5521 from Alicante to Manchester diverted on May 25, 2025 for an onboard medical emergency, landing…
South African passport gains visa-free access to more countries in 2025
South African passport holders now access 102–104 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. New visa-free destinations offset…
America’s Colleges Hit Hard by Vanishing International Students
International student numbers in U.S. colleges declined sharply from March 2024 to 2025. Policy shifts increased visa revocations…