Robert Pyne
Qantas Receives First Airbus A321XLR in Asia Pacific Region
In June 2025, Qantas introduced the Airbus A321XLR, the longest-range single-aisle aircraft, improving sustainability and expanding direct flight…
Joby Secures Global Air Taxi Lead with Dubai Flights and Market Readiness
Joby Aviation completed piloted electric VTOL flights in Dubai, gaining exclusive operational rights from 2025 to 2031. The…
NY Lawmakers Introduce ‘No Secret Police Act’ to Ban Masked Arrests
Introduced June 2025, the No Secret Police Act prohibits ICE agents from wearing masks during civil enforcement except…
At Least 11 Deaths in ICE Detention Under Trump, Deadliest Year Ahead
ICE detention deaths surged in 2025 due to overcrowding and neglect, with over 56,000 detainees. The Trump administration…
New York Prepares to Count 1.8 Million Noncitizens in 2030 Census
New York seeks to ensure 1.8 million noncitizens are counted in the 2030 Census. Exclusion risks losing four…
Harvard Kennedy School Launches Contingency Plan for International Students
HKS supports international students with two contingency options amid visa challenges: online classes and a University of Toronto…
Germany Ends Visa Appeal Rights Amid Delays for Turkish Students
Starting July 2025, Germany ends informal visa appeals, forcing rejected applicants to reapply or pursue costly court appeals.…
Harvard and Toronto Universities Collaborate to Support International Students Amid Visa Blockade
Harvard and Toronto created a contingency plan enabling international Harvard Kennedy School students to study in Canada due…
Republican Proposes Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship Permanently
Rep. Andy Barr’s 2025 amendment seeks to limit birthright citizenship to children with legal parents. The Supreme Court…
Dozens Stranded After Cathay Flight Cancellation From New York
Cathay Pacific abruptly cancelled its New York to Hong Kong flight CX843 on June 21, 2025, stranding dozens…
Emirates Extends Suspension of Tehran Flights Until July 5, 2025
Emirates extended Tehran flight suspensions until July 5, 2025, affecting passengers and requiring rebooking or refunds. Other airlines…
Iran Reopens Central and Western Airspace for International Transit Flights
Following a 15-day conflict closure, Iran reopened central and western airspace on June 28, 2025, only for international…
Charlotte Flight Delayed on Tarmac Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Severe storms and airline outages on June 27, 2025, caused long tarmac delays at Charlotte airport. DOT rules…
Atlanta Ground Stop May Disrupt Flights at Augusta Regional Airport
Severe storms on June 27-28, 2025, caused a ground stop at Atlanta ATL, canceling nearly 400 flights, mostly…
Angola Leads Africa in Airport Modernization with TAAG Moving to New Luanda Hub in 2025
TAAG Angola Airlines will shift all operations to Dr. António Agostinho Neto Airport in 2025, enhancing travel capacity…