Shutdown Fallout: American Airlines Cancels 220 Flights a Day
American Airlines is reducing its flight schedule by 4% after the FAA’s safety directive, canceling roughly 220 flights daily while urging Washington to resolve the government shutdown
American Airlines is reducing its flight schedule by 4% after the FAA’s safety directive, canceling roughly 220 flights daily while urging Washington to resolve the government shutdown
Update: at least 12 people died due to the engine separating from the wing during takeoff run, initial NTSB findings say. The black boxes have been removed, with data expected to be recovered
On Friday: following concerning safety data, the FAA will impose 10% cuts at 40 airports and curb certain operations to lighten controller load. Affected hubs have not been named, and measures remain under review
Staffing shortages at Newark Airport limit landings to 20 planes per hour, with potential for prolonged delays. This impacts New York's entire air zone, including JFK and LaGuardia flights
FAA: Sharp surge in controller absences impacting half of local facilities. “Safety above all”: air traffic will be slowed as needed, even if it causes delays and cancellations
A small aircraft crashed near Lansing, Michigan, killing all three people on board. The FAA is investigating as emergency crews responded to the tragic scene
Starting October 15, 2025, United Airlines will provide free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on Boeing 737-800 flights, enhancing the travel experience for MileagePlus members
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued an urgent safety warning regarding passengers' dangerous habit during emergency evacuations
After about five years of intense work, the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority and the FAA approved the engineering conversion project led by IAI, increasing the cargo capacity of the aircraft up to 100 tons. Transportation Minister: "A national achievement illustrating Israel's advanced capabilities in civil aviation."
Southwest Airlines flight detected a warning about another aircraft dangerously close during its flight over Los Angeles' controlled airspace. Consequently, both passenger planes had to perform emergency maneuvers to avoid the collision. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation to examine the circumstances of the incident