Cellphone Fire Forces Evacuation of British Airways Flight 271 at Harry Reid Airport
British Airways crew extinguished a cellphone fire mid-flight on a London-Las Vegas route; the plane landed safely in…
Pretoria High Court Exempts International Airlines from B-BBEE Licensing Rules
South Africa's High Court removes B-BBEE race-based requirements for international airline licensing, focusing instead on safety and operational…
Sri Lankan Government Considers Partial Sale of Cash-Strapped Srilankan Airlines
Sri Lanka seeks a partial sale of SriLankan Airlines in 2026, retaining majority control while inviting investors to…
What Is TSA Gold+? A Look at the New Airport Security Program from the TSA
TSA Gold+ is a new public-private model allowing airports to use private contractors for security screening while maintaining…
Mooney International Submits Acquisition Bid for Spirit Airlines, Eyes Seair Partnership
Mooney International has launched a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines, aiming to keep the brand alive while merging…
Japan Airlines Faces Government Action After Flight JL252 Crew Alcohol Breach, Executives Take Pay Cuts
Japan Airlines delayed Flight JL252 after a cabin attendant failed an alcohol test, then responded with pay cuts…
Lufthansa Faces Six-Figure Bill After Airbus A380 with 500+ Diverts to Boston Logan
Lufthansa Airbus A380 diverted to Boston on June 10, 2026, after an onboard assault, facing potential six-figure costs…
22 Flights Canceled at St. Louis Lambert International Airport as American Airlines Faces Delays
St. Louis Lambert Airport faces 22 flight cancellations across major carriers like American and Southwest, affecting U.S., Mexico,…
American Airlines Plane Struck by Lightning Near JFK Declares Emergency, Turns Back
American Airlines Flight 4233 diverted to JFK Airport after a lightning strike damaged the aircraft; the FAA is…
Tigerair Taiwan Plane Lands Safely at New Chitose Airport After Smoke Warning
Tigerair Taiwan IT234 landed safely at Sapporo after a cockpit smoke warning. No injuries reported; airline denies it…
Third-Alarm Fire at Wellington Airport Strands Hundreds as Air New Zealand ATR 72-600 Waits
Wellington Airport domestic terminal evacuated due to a third-alarm fire, causing major flight delays and tarmac holds for…
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Pierces Cabin with Radar Tower Mast at Antalya
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 was evacuated at Antalya Airport after hitting a radar mast during taxiing. 267…
Paris Airport Strike Grounds Travel for 24 Hours as Security Badge Checks Disrupt
Paris airport ground staff strike on June 18, 2026. Expect major baggage and connection delays at CDG and…
Kyrgyzstan Airlines Return to Europe as EU Air Safety Committee Removes Flight Ban
Kyrgyzstan is removed from the EU Air Safety List in June 2026, ending a 20-year ban and paving…