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
Officials in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos issue safety alerts, urging residents to stay indoors and prepare for heavy rain, flooding, and power outages
Finnair’s eight A321 aircraft, grounded due to unverified fire-resistant upholstery, are expected to resume flights by month-end, with temporary aircraft added to ease disruptions
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.'
Dubai's airline giant is taking strict safety measures by prohibiting the use of power banks for charging personal devices during flights starting October 1: 'Lead to a rapid and uncontrolled rise in temperature'. Similar rules took effect in Japan last month
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued an urgent safety warning regarding passengers' dangerous habit during emergency evacuations
Metro lines, trams, and buses will now run through the night every weekend, boosting safety, tourism, and Athens’s appeal as a modern European capital
