Air Traffic Controllers

Air India advises passengers flying August 10-20 to arrive early as enhanced security measures could mean longer airport checks

Air France will dedicate an Airbus A321 to Pope Leo XIV for his first France visit, with special flights connecting Paris, Lourdes, Metz and Rome

Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Dr. Ilin Dimitrov is advancing a new strategy to strengthen air connectivity and tourism growth, with Israel among the key international markets targeted for expanded activity

The low-cost carrier concluded a quarter of growth with 15% boost in capacity, on-time performance improvement to 82.7% and a 99.9% flight completion rate

Air Canada plans to launch scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027 after Canada and Nigeria expanded their bilateral air transport agreement

The FAA and Utah completed a hybrid-electric cargo flight demonstration, advancing efforts to integrate next-generation aircraft into U.S. airspace

Air France will fly three weekly services between Paris and Punta Cana from November 2026 through May 2027, boosting Caribbean travel options

Thailand has welcomed the inaugural TransNusa Airlines flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. The new twice-daily service is expected to add more than 130,000 annual seats

Starting December 11, 2026, Air France will operate a direct route between Guadeloupe and Panama City, in partnership with Copa Airlines

Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson as the carrier enters its next stage of expansion

ASPA Mexico voiced support for air traffic controllers seeking dignified conditions, proper training, and institutional support through an official strike notice

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