Airbus grounds 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after a solar radiation software flaw triggers major global flight disruptions.
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President Trump used his platform on Truth Social to deliver a sharply worded directive to air traffic controllers, calling on all staff to “get back to work NOW.”
Unlike most global airlines, U.S. carriers forbid pilots from taking short, regulated naps mid-flight — a decision rooted in FAA policy that some experts say could increase fatigue risk rather than reduce it.
FAA grounds all MD-11 aircraft after UPS (5X) crash near Louisville (SDF) kills 14; safety inspections and NTSB probe underway.
Rep. Nancy Mace faces mounting backlash after threatening to sue American Airlines and Charleston Airport over reports she berated TSA officers at CHS.
United Airlines (UA) is implementing targeted flight reductions following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) staffing disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
The NTSB is investigating a near-miss between a Southwest Airlines jet and a medical helicopter near Cleveland, prompting renewed scrutiny of airspace safety and air traffic control staffing levels.
Lufthansa (LH) has confirmed additional setbacks in deploying its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, blaming the ongoing US government shutdown for further delays in certifying its new Allegris Business Class seats.
Boeing has secured FAA approval to raise 737 MAX production to 42 aircraft per month, marking progress in its recovery after years of safety and supply challenges.
United Airlines (UA) has announced a delay in deploying secondary flight deck barriers on its fleet, pushing implementation to early 2026.