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FAA emergency flight order to be lifted as air traffic staffing improves
Former air traffic controller Michael Pearson says an Obama-era ‘social engineering’ experiment gutted the FAA’s training pipeline, leaving America’s skies short-staffed and travelers facing years of turbulence. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) flight reduction emergency order will officially end Monday morning, allowing normal operations to resume nationwide, according to officials. The order will be lifted […]
UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 fleet after 14 killed in Louisville plane crash
A UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, caused a large fire and massive plumes of black smoke Tuesday afternoon. (Credit: Secretary Sean Duffy via X) UPS has temporarily grounded its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11s, which was the type of plane involved in a deadly crash in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this week. The decision […]
FAA cuts air traffic by 10% amid shutdown; airlines work to limit impact
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford warns that widespread controller absences amid the government shutdown are already causing major flight delays and could worsen as Thanksgiving approaches. Airlines said Wednesday they’re working to limit disruptions for travelers after federal officials announced new restrictions on air travel tied to the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration said […]
At least 7 dead, 11 injured after UPS plane crash near airport in Kentucky
A UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, caused a large fire and massive plumes of black smoke Tuesday afternoon. (Credit: Secretary Sean Duffy via X) A UPS cargo plane crashed Tuesday near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring at least 11 others, according to authorities. […]
Airlines assist federal workers, aim to prevent flight delays during shutdown
The facility houses more than 2,000 employees across 26 departments. Major U.S. airlines are stepping up to support air traffic controllers and other federal employees who continue to work without pay amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Roughly 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers nationwide are considered essential, meaning they […]
United flight diverts to Salt Lake City due to cracked windshield
The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly explains how the government shutdown is exacerbating FAA and air traffic controller staffing shortages on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Federal officials are investigating a United Airlines flight that was forced to divert to Salt Lake City last week after the plane’s windshield was damaged. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) […]
Honeywell forecasts record 8,500 business jet deliveries over next decade
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will include funds to overhaul air traffic control technology, which the CEOs are publicly backing. (Credit: United States Department of Transportation) Demand for private jets is surging, with Honeywell projecting a record-setting number of new business jet deliveries over the next decade despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. Honeywell, […]
FAA warns of flight delays as air traffic shortages hit major airports
The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly explains how the government shutdown is exacerbating FAA and air traffic controller staffing shortages on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bracing for nationwide air traffic disruptions Tuesday night as staffing shortages hit several major control centers, including Chicago, Nashville, Houston and Las Vegas. Officials said […]
A look at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Kansas
A plane bound for Houston was diverted to Seattle after a passenger allegedly attempted to open an emergency exit mid-flight. (via KRIV) Nearly 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished during her attempt to fly around the world, and amid renewed political attention regarding her disappearance, a museum in her hometown continues to honor her legacy. […]
Stowaway found dead in American Airlines landing gear at Charlotte airport
Passengers evacuate an American Airlines aircraft after a landing gear issue on the runway at Denver International Airport. (Credit: Instagram / @highlymigratoryfishing) The body of a stowaway has been found in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight from Europe after it arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, police have confirmed. […]