Hundreds of flights were delayed across the UK after the air traffic control (ATC) system went down for about 20 minutes on Wednesday, July 30, the Guardian has reported. The disruption raised fears of a repeat of the August 2023 outage, when hundreds of thousands of passengers’ travel plans were thrown into chaos. Nats, the
JetBlue and United Airlines (United) have completed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) review of their proposed Blue Sky collaboration, allowing the airlines to move forward with implementation. The review, led by Secretary Duffy and Assistant Secretary Edwards, marks a major step toward integrating services designed to expand travel options and enhance loyalty benefits for
Porter Airlines, in partnership with Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS), has expanded its pilot training capabilities by introducing a state‑of‑the‑art Embraer E195‑E2 full‑flight simulator (FFS) at CAE’s Montreal, Canada, training centre. Training commenced in May 2025, supported by ECTS, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE. The simulator is based on CAE’s latest generation 7000XR-Series
Kuehne+Nagel has strengthened its collaboration with Airbus through the renewal of a logistics agreement covering production and storage facilities across Spain, while also expanding into helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for the first time. The renewed and extended contract includes a wide range of services such as in-plant logistics, inter-site transport, warehouse-to-line deliveries,
Boeing has released its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event. In the PTO Boeing forecasts that the aviation industry will need nearly 2.4 million new pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew members over the next two decades, driven by rising air travel demand and shifts in global fleet composition.
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations following a temporary suspension of all flights due to a software outage that affected its entire fleet and that of its regional subsidiary, Horizon Air. The disruption began late Sunday night, when the airline requested a full ground stop for over 200 aircraft operating under the Alaska Airlines brand. The
The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has announced the addition of MSC Air Cargo to its growing network, marking a further expansion of its expertise in the air freight sector. MSC Air Cargo, the air freight division of the global transport and logistics giant MSC Group, brings a significant level
Textron Aviation (Textron) has announced the availability of Starlink high-speed internet connectivity for the Cessna Citation Sovereign and Sovereign+ aircraft. This development follows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of AeroMech’s supplemental type certificate (STC), which allows for the installation of Starlink’s cutting-edge in-flight Wi-Fi system. The Starlink system, powered by a network of low
The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) has selected Saab to deliver its cutting-edge Digital Tower system for Warsaw Modlin Airport, marking a milestone in the modernisation of Polish air traffic control. This development will make Modlin the first airport in Poland to manage air traffic using a fully remote digital tower solution. The Digital
Wizz Air, the low-cost carrier known for its rapid European expansion, announced on Monday, July 14, its decision to withdraw from Abu Dhabi operations after six years, citing a combination of geopolitical tensions, operational limitations and restricted market access. The airline stated it will cease local flights from September 1, 2025. Originally established to serve
