A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a JetBlue flight altered its ascent to prevent a mid-air collision with a United States Air Force (USAF) refueling tanker near Venezuelan airspace. The incident occurred amid rising tensions as the Trump administration increased U.S. military presence in the region, citing an “anti-drug campaign.” Read More: PIA operations […]
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Air traffic chaos worsens as US government shutdown hits controllers
WASHINGTON: Thousands of US flights faced major delays and cancellations on Saturday as air traffic control staffing shortages worsened amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has now entered its 39th day. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported staffing issues affecting 42 airport towers and delaying flights in at least 12 major cities, including Atlanta, Newark, […]
US to cut 10% of flights
WASHINGTON: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a plan on Wednesday to reduce flights by 10% at 40 major airports due to safety concerns stemming from the 36-day government shutdown. The shutdown has left 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents working without pay, straining the aviation system. The cuts, which could be reversed […]
FAA to cut flights at 40 major US airports
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will implement phased flight reductions at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting Friday, November 7, due to an ongoing government shutdown that has left air traffic controllers unpaid. The reductions begin with a 4% cut on Friday, followed by 5% on Saturday and 6% on Sunday, with a […]
UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville kills 7, injures 11
KENTUCKY — A UPS wide-body cargo plane crashed and burst into flames moments after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing seven people — including all three crew members on board — and injuring 11 others on the ground, officials confirmed. The crash occurred shortly before sunset, igniting multiple fires across […]
Pakistan-US direct flights near restoration for early 2026
ISLAMABAD – The process to resume direct flights between Pakistan and the United States has entered its final phase, with a delegation from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scheduled to visit Pakistan in January 2026. According to official sources, the FAA team will conduct a detailed audit of several Pakistani airports to evaluate aviation […]
Boeing must do more work on proposed 737 fix: US regulator
Boeing must perform more work on a proposed fix to its 737 MAX aircraft before it can be submitted for review, US officials said Monday, suggesting the planes could stay grounded a while longer. Additional work is needed “to ensure that Boeing has identified and appropriately addressed all pertinent issues,” a Federal Aviation Administration spokesman […]