INFORMATIONALOct 03, 2026The $30 Billion Question: Why America's Air Traffic Control Overhaul Keeps Getting More ExpensiveThe U.S. government is seeking $30 billion more to modernize America’s aging air traffic control system. Explore the rising $42.5 billion price tag, GAO oversight concerns, and where the new funding would go.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 →
NEWSSep 11, 2026United Airlines Boeing 777 Diverts to Bangor After Intoxicated Passenger Bites Flight AttendantA United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Bangor, Maine after an intoxicated first class passenger bit a flight attendant.Read More →
NEWSSep 04, 2026Boeing Pays $3.1 Million FAA Penalty Tied to 737 MAX Production Safety LapsesBoeing has quietly settled a $3.1 million FAA fine linked to 737 MAX manufacturing failures, including the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug incident.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2026Israir Secures FAA Approval for Tel Aviv to New York Flights Using A330 WidebodiesIsrair has cleared a key regulatory hurdle to launch direct service between Tel Aviv and New York, adding widebody A330 aircraft to its fleet.Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2026The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even FartherAfter thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders.Read More →
NEWSJul 06, 2026Delta A319 Reportedly Struck by Fireworks on Approach to Chicago MidwayA Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 was reportedly hit by fireworks while approaching Chicago Midway Airport on July 4, according to initial reports.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2026Severe Thunderstorms Delay Hundreds of Flights at Chicago O'HareA weather-related ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport disrupted travel for thousands, causing roughly 700 flight delays and dozens of cancellations.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2026NetJets Asks FAA for Exemption to Extend Global 7500 and 8000 Flight Duty LimitsNetJets seeks FAA approval to extend crew duty times on Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 ultra-long-range flights, citing rest facility upgrades.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 16, 2026Why Some Delta Regional Flight Attendants Skip Turbulence Safety Steps During FlightsEndeavor Air flight attendants say pressure over customer satisfaction scores is pushing them to skip turbulence safety procedures. Here's what travelers should know.Read More →
