After travel warnings and halted flights due to concerns about passenger safety, airlines are starting to resume flights to the troubled country. Air Canada's decision followed consultations with the authorities
The US Secretary of Transportation and the head of the Federal Aviation Administration have unveiled a wide-ranging organizational reform designed to strengthen safety, accelerate innovation, and advance a new air traffic management system
IATA is requesting clarification and a solution from the government of Venezuela to ensure the continuity and safety of flights between the country and the rest of the world. The U.S. and Spain have issued warnings and suspended flights to the country
According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2024 was one of the most challenging years in recent decades for turbulence-related injuries. It also notes that out of 123 severely injured airplane passengers in the past decade, only one was wearing a seatbelt
**Airline Implements Safety Measures**
Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports
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
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
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
An unusual incident occurred at LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday evening, with two Delta Airlines planes colliding during taxi flights; one attendant was injured; Delta: 'Safety is a top priority.'
