"End the shutdown now!": Amid ongoing chaos at US airports, U.S. Secretary of Transportation warns he may close parts of the airspace if the government shutdown does not end; airline stocks respond with sharp drops
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
Following unexpected aerial activity that lacked coordination with authorities, Lithuania's Vilnius and Kaunas airports were shut down for hours. This week, foreign aircraft breached its airspace
Russian fighter and transport planes briefly entered Lithuania from Kaliningrad. Officials called it a breach of sovereignty and thanked NATO's fighter jets for their quick intervention
Drone Invasion Halts Danish Airport
Aviation Limits in Eastern Europe
Joby Aviation makes history with the first flight of an electric eVTOL aircraft between two airports, showcasing vertical takeoff and landing combined with regular flight in controlled airspace. Watch the video
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
More Good News After United's Announcement
EL AL launches unprecedented flight operation amid security challenges
Russian fighter and transport planes briefly entered Lithuania from Kaliningrad. Officials called it a breach of sovereignty and thanked NATO's fighter jets for their quick intervention
Vilnius Airport halted operations for several hours after hot air balloons were spotted near the runway, disrupting flights and affecting thousands of travelers; incident follows recent drone surge in Europe
