FAA awards 114 US airports share of nearly $1 billion to modernize terminals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding 114 airports in the United States (US) a share of nearly…
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US approves 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, no rise in pilot retirement age
The United States (US) Senate has passed a key piece of aviation legislation that will finally require planes…
Several people killed as Beechcraft crashes at US mobile home park: video
Several people have been killed after a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35 crashed at a mobile home park in…
Skydiving hot air balloon crash leaves four people dead in Arizona desert
Four people were killed, and another is in critical condition, after a hot air balloon used for skydiving…
Southwest Airlines accepts $140M DOT fine for holiday meltdown 2022
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Southwest Airlines $140 million after the carrier canceled…
Plane unrecognizable after crashing and erupting in flames on interstate: video
A small plane crash-landed on an interstate in the United States (US) when it was unable to reach…
Lockdown at US airport after TSA discover anti-aircraft ammo in checked baggage
A checked baggage process room had to be locked down at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), also…
New FAA rule would see non-US aircraft mechanics tested for drugs and alcohol
A union in the United States (US) has thrown its weight behind a new rule proposed by the…
Can airplanes be hacked? Navigating cybersecurity threats in aviation
Can airplanes be hacked? This question poses a real concern at a time when headlines about cybersecurity breaches are…
US government backs airlines plea against Schiphol Airport capacity cuts
Slot allocation issues at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) seem about to escalate into a transatlantic legal dispute. On…
Armed Delta pilot ‘threatened to shoot’ captain mid-flight if he diverted plane
A former Delta pilot has been indicted by a grand jury in the United States (US) District Court…
Flight delay compensation – know your rights and claim what’s yours
Every year, millions of passengers face the inconvenience of flight delays. While these disruptions can be frustrating, many…
Ukrainian airline SkyUp celebrates clearance to fly in US airspace
The Ukrainian airline SkyUp is celebrating a monumental moment in its history after receiving permission from the United…
Mexico regains FAA Category 1 status
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declared that Mexico has now resolved the aviation safety…
JetBlue continues to appease regulators, promises Spirit assets to Allegiant Air
JetBlue has entered into its second agreement with one of its competitors in a bid to appease regulators…
Biman Bangladesh willing to lose up to $1 million per week to fly to New York
Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the flag carrier of Bangladesh, is applying for a foreign air carrier permit with the…
IATA blasts Mexico’s decision to limit flights at Mexico City International
Airline industry body the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticized the Mexican government’s decision to cut flight…
JetBlue finally lands in Amsterdam after long struggle for slots
JetBlue has operated its inaugural service to the Netherlands, landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and marking the…