FAA eases flight restrictions at 40 major US airports
The FAA announces rollback of flight restrictions from 6% to 3% following record 43-day government shutdown. Air traffic control staffing crisis prompted safety measures.
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Airlines expect quick recovery after FAA flight cuts ease
UK travellers can breathe easier as airlines anticipate normal operations resuming within days after FAA reduces flight restrictions. Discover how this affects your Thanksgiving travel plans.
6% Flight Cuts Remain Until Normal Staffing Returns
US flight reductions continue as FAA monitors controller staffing levels. Transportation Secretary expects normal operations before Thanksgiving travel surge. Read the latest updates.
FAA system failure grounds US flights nationwide
Major disruption hits US air travel as FAA system outage grounds flights nationwide, affecting Delta and other major carriers. Latest updates on the aviation chaos.
US Government Shutdown Halts FAA Training and Airport Upgrades
Exclusive: Critical aviation safety programmes grind to a halt as political deadlock in Washington triggers widespread travel disruption fears across US airports.
US government shutdown threatens mass flight cancellations
Impending US government shutdown threatens massive flight cancellations and travel disruption as air traffic controllers face unpaid work, creating transatlantic travel nightmare.
FAA investigates United Airlines after multiple safety incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration launches sweeping review of United Airlines following five concerning safety events in just one week, raising questions about aviation safety standards.
United Airlines emergency landing after engine failure
A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Los Angeles experienced a dramatic engine failure shortly after takeoff from New York, forcing an emergency landing and sparking an FAA investigation into the terrifying incident.
Boeing 737 plunges 14,000ft in mid-air terror
Exclusive: Terrifying incident sees Boeing 737 plunge 14,000 feet in minutes as passengers report feeling weightless before pilots regain control near Florida coast.
Government Shutdown Sparks Airport Chaos and Flight Delays
Air travel disruption spreads across America as FAA air traffic controller shortages trigger delays and safety concerns amid political deadlock over government funding.
US FAA Faces Shutdown Threat That Could Ground Flights
Exclusive: The Federal Aviation Administration could face catastrophic shutdown within days, forcing flight reductions and airport closures that would severely impact transatlantic travel between the UK and United States.
Government shutdown threatens UK flight chaos
Exclusive: A potential government shutdown could cripple Britain's aviation sector, causing massive flight delays and airport disruptions as critical FAA operations face funding crisis.
FAA system failure causes UK flight chaos
Critical FAA system failure causes travel nightmare for thousands of British passengers as flights face mass cancellations and major delays across UK airports.
US flight chaos: FAA cancels flights over staffing crisis
Mass flight cancellations hit US airports as Federal Aviation Administration struggles with air traffic control shortages, disrupting thousands of travellers.
US Government Shutdown Causes Airport Chaos and Flight Cancellations
America faces unprecedented travel disruption as a partial government shutdown forces mass flight cancellations and airport closures across major hubs, sparking economic concerns.
Boeing 767 makes emergency landing at Bedford airfield
A Boeing 767 cargo flight from Honolulu to Washington DC was forced to make an emergency landing at Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford after declaring an in-flight emergency. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
Small Plane Crashes in Louisville Residential Area
A light aircraft crashes in a residential Louisville neighbourhood, sparking emergency response and investigation into the terrifying incident that left wreckage strewn across the area.
Leavitt Accuses Democrats of Aviation Shutdown Threat
Republican congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt accuses Democrats of risking aviation shutdown in political standoff, warning of travel chaos for millions of Americans.
FAA Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Near-Miss Incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration faces mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers following a series of alarming near-miss incidents at US airports, prompting calls for urgent safety reforms.
Southwest Jet's Near Miss With Helicopter Over Cleveland
A Southwest Airlines passenger jet came terrifyingly close to colliding with a helicopter over Cleveland, Ohio, with radar data revealing the aircraft were separated by less than 100 feet vertically.
Delta jet in terrifying 200-foot near-miss with Cessna
A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 200 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision with a Cessna aircraft over Wisconsin, with the two planes coming within 200 feet of each other in a heart-stopping aviation incident now under federal inves
Delta Jet's Boston Near-Miss: 700ft from Disaster
Shocking air traffic control recordings reveal how a Delta Air Lines jet came within 700 feet of colliding with a Cape Air Cessna over Boston in heart-stopping incident that nearly ended in tragedy.
Newark Airport Ground Stop Sparks Travel Chaos
Major disruption hits Newark Liberty International Airport as FAA imposes ground stop, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays affecting thousands of passengers. Full details on the aviation crisis.
United Airlines jet in near-miss at LaGuardia Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 737 narrowly avoided disaster when it came within metres of colliding with another aircraft while taxiing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, prompting an urgent FAA investigation.
Trump's jet under FAA probe for airspace breaches
Former US President Donald Trump's private aircraft faces federal investigation following reports of airspace violations during recent campaign travels, raising aviation security concerns.
US Shutdown Sparks Chaos at NYC Airports
Major delays and staffing shortages hit JFK and LaGuardia as federal shutdown disrupts air traffic control and security operations, creating passenger nightmare.
Tribal Police Plane Intercepted in Sovereignty Clash
A dramatic confrontation between tribal sovereignty and federal authority unfolds as Red Lake Nation officials are forced to land their aircraft by FBI and local police, sparking a major jurisdictional dispute in Minnesota airspace.
White House rebukes JD Vance over flight diversion claims
Biden administration condemns Senator JD Vance's baseless allegations of politically motivated flight diversions as FAA maintains safety-first approach amid staffing challenges.
US Aviation Crisis: Controllers Face Unpaid Work in Shutdown
American air travel faces unprecedented disruption as air traffic controllers could be forced to work without pay during potential government shutdown, raising serious safety concerns across US aviation sector.
US Shutdown Threatens Air Traffic Control Crisis
A looming US government shutdown could cripple air traffic control operations on both sides of the border, potentially causing massive flight delays and safety concerns affecting thousands of travellers.
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