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United Flight Attendant Drank Vodka at 35,000 Feet, 11x the Limit
On Oct 17, 2025, a veteran United flight attendant tested 216 mg/100 ml after a San Francisco–London flight. She pleaded guilty to performing aviation duties while impaired, resigned, and was…
UK Deploys Counter-Drone Teams as BVLOS Plans Push to 2027
RAF counter-drone teams assisted Belgium in November 2025 after coordinated drone incursions halted major airport operations. This sparked…
O’Hare Implements Ground Delay Program Amid FAA Staffing Shortages
Severe controller shortages amid a 41-day government shutdown forced the FAA to activate a ground delay program at…
Purdue Reports Historic Dip: Fewest International Freshmen Since 2008
Purdue’s fall 2025 class includes 525 international freshmen (5%), the lowest since 2004. A nearly 7% drop at…
Eurocontrol Urges Expanded Use of CPDLC Text Messaging in ATC
Eurocontrol urged faster adoption of CPDLC on November 6, 2025, arguing text clearances cut errors, save time, and…
NTSB Final Report: Improper Maintenance Caused AA 737 Runway Overrun
NTSB found improper maintenance—reversed right brake lines and swapped left wheel-speed wiring—caused autobrake disarm and a runway overrun…
Home Office apologises for Crowborough asylum plan handling
After a criticized announcement to house 600 asylum seekers at Crowborough Army Training Camp, the Home Office apologized.…
FAA Closes Western DFW Side Amid Shutdown Staffing Shortage
On November 9, 2025, FAA closed DFW's west side due to controller shortages amid the government shutdown. The…
FAA Bans Private Jets at 12 Major US Airports Over Staffing Shortages
Facing an air traffic controller shortage worsened by the government shutdown, the FAA barred private jets from 12…
Quebec Overhauls Immigration Streams: PEQ Closure and PSTQ Shift
Quebec will cap permanent residents at 45,000 from 2026, close PEQ on November 19, 2025, and set temporary…