Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said 53% of flight delays in the US are being caused by staffing issues. That's compared to around 5% before the government shutdown, which began last week. Airports around the US have seen delays as more air traffic controllers call in sick.
San Jose Mineta International Airport prepares for a major influx as American Airlines announces an expansion of operations by up to 450 percent ahead of Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The stadium sits less than a 10-minute drive from the airport, making it a convenient entry point for fans traveling from across the country.
Right above the shores of Huntington Beach, a retired American subsonic T-33 fighter jet darted across the blue canvas of a clear afternoon sky, leaving a spiraling plume of smoke in its wake. The aeronautical scene is a familiar sight in the coastal city this time of year. The Pacific Airshow, an annual three-day civilian and military aerobatic display that touts advanced maneuvers and aerial military might, has drawn thousands of aviation enthusiasts to Huntington Beach and the Australian Gold Coast since its inception in 2016.
India and China will resume direct flights after more than five years as two of the world's biggest economies seek to rebuild political ties at a time of rising global trade uncertainties. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement Thursday that air service with China can start by later this month "subject to commercial decision of the designated carriers from the two countries" and fulfillment of other operational criteria.
Drone sightings over Munich airport on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers in the German city. Another 15 arriving flights were diverted to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Vienna and Frankfurt, the airport said in a statement, marking the latest drone disruption to European aviation after sightings temporarily shut airports in Denmark and Norway last week.
Today in history: On Sept. 25, 1957, nine Black students who had been forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class by members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and the National Guard. Also on this date: In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama and sighted the Pacific Ocean.
About 1,800 of Spirit's roughly 5,200 flight attendants will be affected, with involuntary furloughs set to take effect on December 1. "As part of our ongoing restructuring, we are taking steps to align staffing with our fleet size and expected flight volume," the airline said in a statement to Business Insider. "We recognize the impact of this decision on affected Team Members, and we are committed to treating them with care and respect during this process," it added.
The Cartier Santos watch was first created as a one-off for celebrated aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont. The Brazilian bon vivant and adventurer specialized in dirigibles, and he is also acknowledged as among the very first to pilot a heavier-than-air machine. In 1901 Santos-Dumont became a household name when he flew a powered dirigible around the Eiffel Tower. Archives Cartier Paris Numa Blanc Fils Alberto Santos-Dumont, Brazilian dandy and aviation pioneer.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is following through on his threat to force Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their longtime partnership because of his concerns that Mexico isn't being fair to U.S. airlines. Duffy announced Tuesday that the Transportation Department is revoking the antitrust immunity the airlines have had since 2016 that allowed them to price and schedule their flights jointly and share revenue.
The Brooklyn-based couple first met in July 2015 in Columbus, Ohio, where Simokov was living at the time. McDougle, who was touring internationally with a band, was in town for work. They hit it off at a concert, began dating long-distance, and for two years, their love story was written in airline miles and airport terminals. That initial passion for aviation has become a cornerstone of their relationship. "Now we go plane spotting, visit aviation museums, and plan our lives around travel," Simokov said.
If you look at the 747, with 4 engines-now you can provide the same amount of thrust on 2 engines that burn 20 percent to 30 percent less fuel than those engines that were produced 20 to 30 years ago,
From the beginning, I made the connection that if there are no arms, why not use my feet? Our toes and feet have the same type of bones as our hands and fingers, so it was a normal transition for replacement.
The investigation revealed that the pilot, Eugene Buzzy Peltola Jr., had installed an unapproved external load, with moose antlers tied to the right wing strut, affecting the aircraft's flight performance.
Saudi Arabia has officially granted an operating license to a new budget carrier, which will be headquartered at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, set to serve 24 domestic and 57 international destinations by 2030.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that Mexico's actions forcing airlines to relocate flights violated a trade agreement and gave domestic airlines an unfair advantage. He emphasized that all Mexican airlines must now submit flight schedules for U.S. government approval until concerns are addressed.
Doric Nimrod Air Three Limited announced last Friday that it had agreed to sell Emirates four Airbus A380s in a $180 million deal. Emirates had already been leasing these planes for the past 12 years, but this commitment is a signal of further confidence in the type.
The Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) and the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) deemed initial findings suggesting human error as reckless and unfounded. They asserted that speculation about deliberate or inadvertent pilot actions in the crash was misguided.
