NEWSSep 21, 2026FAA Deploys AI System to Cut Flight Delays at Washington-Area AirportsThe FAA has launched an artificial intelligence tool to help air traffic controllers reduce delays at Reagan National, Dulles, and BWI airports.Read More →
NEWSSep 21, 2026Ryanair Demands NATS Chief Resign After Second Air Traffic Control Failure in Two WeeksBritish airlines are demanding answers after NATS suffered its second major air traffic control system failure in less than two weeks, disrupting flights.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 21, 2026Why Is Turbulence Getting Worse, and Is It Actually Dangerous?Turbulence is increasing as climate change alters wind shear and atmospheric stability. Here's what worsening turbulence means for passengers and aircraft safety.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 21, 2026Why Do Pilots Turn Off Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing? The Real Safety Reason ExplainedWhy do airlines dim the cabin lights and ask passengers to raise their window shades during takeoff and landing? These routine procedures are designed to help passengers and crew respond more effectively in an emergency. Here’s how eye adaptation, emergency lighting, open window shades, and the 90-second evacuation requirement all connect to aircraft safety.Read More →
STORIESSep 21, 2026How One Tech Entrepreneur Is Solving Private Aviation’s Million-Dollar PuzzleTech entrepreneur Roger Zhan is using AI to solve private aviation’s million-dollar scheduling puzzle, optimizing more than 20,000 flights each month.Read More →
NEWSSep 18, 2026One-Millisecond Software Defect Identified as Cause of UK Air Traffic Control Collapse That Grounded Thousands of FlightsA new NATS report reveals a one-millisecond software defect triggered the UK air traffic control failure, causing thousands of cancellations.Read More →
NEWSSep 18, 2026Delta Air Lines Moves to Claim Top Spot at LAX With New Routes and Expanded ScheduleDelta Air Lines plans its largest-ever schedule at Los Angeles International Airport, adding routes and premium seating to overtake rivals.Read More →
NEWSSep 18, 2026Major US Airlines Push Back Against Air China's Request for Additional US FlightsAmerican, Delta, and United join a US airline group opposing Air China's bid to add flights between China and the United States.Read More →
STORIESSep 17, 2026A Laptop Caught Fire at 35,000 Feet. This Device Kept the Flight GoingAn Air Tahiti Nui crew contained a mid-flight laptop fire using a lithium battery containment device, avoiding injuries, disruption, and an emergency diversion.Read More →
NEWSSep 17, 2026British Airways Returns to Tanzania After 15 Years With Direct Flights to Kilimanjaro and ZanzibarBritish Airways will launch direct flights from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in summer 2027, marking its return to Tanzania after 15 years.Read More →
