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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

A prolonged heat wave and drought are leading authorities to increase supervision of water reservoirs and rivers, reduce waste, and coordinate water management across Italy

The global airline industry is set to see profits cut in half in 2026, according to IATA, as Middle East disruptions and surging fuel prices sharply increase costs and squeeze margins worldwide

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

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

Lufthansa Group reports higher revenue, improved cash flow and reduced losses in Q1 2026, despite geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs

Lufthansa Group is reducing operations on unprofitable routes in Frankfurt and Munich, and expanding operations in Zurich, Vienna and Brussels. The move is expected to save tens of thousands of tons of jet fuel