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Air India admits compliance overhaul after flights without permit
Air India acknowledged VT-TQN flew nine times in November 2025 without a valid ARC or special flight permit. The lapse, discovered during an engine change, prompted DGCA notification, grounding, staff…
DOT Rules: No Compensation for A320 Software Fix Disruptions
An Airbus Nov. 28, 2025 safety notice forced immediate A320 software updates, causing mass flight disruptions. The DOT…
Cockpit Audio Emerges as Off-Duty Alaska Pilot Tries Engine Shutdown
Cockpit audio reveals an off-duty pilot allegedly attempted to shut down engines on Horizon Flight 2059; crew diverted…
Survey Finds Immigrant Students Face Bullying and Fear From ICE Raids
The UCLA/UC Riverside survey of 606 principals finds bullying, absenteeism, and family upheaval among immigrant students tied to…
ICE Warns on Self-Deportation for Illegal Immigrants via CBP Home App
ICE is encouraging undocumented immigrants without criminal records to use the CBP Home app for voluntary departure, warning…
Russia Announces 3-Year Skilled Visa Route for Residency
A new Russian skilled visa route due in 2026 offers three-year residency for foreign professionals and families, removes…
Air Transat narrowly avoids pilot strike, restarts canceled flights
Air Transat reached a tentative agreement with pilots just before a strike deadline, preventing immediate shutdown and enabling…
Portugal Strike Dec 11 Disrupts Spain Flights: What to Do
The Dec. 11, 2025 Portugal general strike will severely disrupt air travel. Air Europa canceled all Madrid‑Portugal flights,…
Air Canada Wins FAA Waiver Amid A220 Engine Delays at LaGuardia
On December 9, 2025, the FAA granted Air Canada a narrow waiver protecting four LaGuardia slots for March…
Qantas A380 VH-OQC Returns From Storage After Wing Slat Damage
A Qantas A380 (VH-OQC) that just returned to service landed in Los Angeles with a hole in a…