Aviation Crisis

FAA employees faced an unprecedented crisis on 9/11, grounding thousands of aircraft and helping coordinate the shutdown of U.S. airspace

The International Air Transport Association will bring aviation safety leaders together in Istanbul in October to examine human performance, AI, and crisis response

After the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano, Indonesia's aviation crisis has widened, with 8 airports closed, affecting 170,000 passengers and 1,558 flights

In a scathing letter sent to the European Union, four major organizations report hours-long queues at the borders, peaking during the summer seasons

Romania warns that a court dispute involving its air navigation provider could lead to a severe disruption or potential closure of national airspace, raising major civil flight concerns

New IATA study warns that problems with "new generation" engines, spare part shortages, and long queues for routine maintenance could worsen in the coming decade

Amid the air traffic controllers' crisis: One aircraft entered an active runway while another was taxiing at Mexico City International Airport

Amid the escalation in the Middle East and fears of a shortage of jet fuel, the European Union and the European Aviation Safety Authority have issued special guidelines for the aviation industry. Companies have been warned of supply disruptions, received regulatory relief, but are prohibited from imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on passengers

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs

In light of the jet fuel crisis, the French Minister of Transport announced that the government is promoting regulatory relief and financial support for airlines facing operational and economic challenges ahead of the summer season, while protecting passenger rights