James Henderson is a senior aviation correspondent for TravModo, specializing in air traffic management, aircraft operations, and aviation safety investigations. With over 12 years of experience, he covers incidents, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the aerospace industry.
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The FAA has lifted all commercial flight restrictions at 40 major U.S. airports, effective Monday 6 a.m. EST, after staffing shortages during the government shutdown caused thousands of cancellations.
A United Airlines flight from Dallas to Chicago made an emergency landing in St. Louis after a passenger made a bomb threat. Authorities arrested the man, and no bomb was found.
Flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6% instead of rising to 10%. More air traffic controllers have returned to work after the government shutdown ended, reducing staffing shorta
A mobile lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport collided while transporting passengers, coinciding with nationwide airport disruptions due to a government shutdown.
US air travel faced its worst day of disruptions on Sunday, with over 2,800 flights canceled and 10,200 delayed due to air traffic controller shortages amid a 40-day government shutdown. Thanksgiving
Joby Aviation, through its Blade unit, will launch 12-minute helicopter flights connecting Manhattan and Westchester County Airport, cutting commute times significantly.
A power bank exploded in a passenger's pocket at the Qantas business lounge in Melbourne Airport, leading to the evacuation of 150 people and injuring one man.
Brussels and Liege airports closed after drone sightings, disrupting flights. Belgian officials suspect professional involvement aimed at destabilization.
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, leading to a massive fire and sending thick black smoke into the sky. Three people were on board the
A British Airways passenger reported being sprayed with insecticide on a flight to Rome, raising concerns about passenger notification and health impacts of mandatory disinsection.
NTSB investigates a near-miss between a Southwest Airlines jet and a medical helicopter near Cleveland, forcing the plane to abort landing.
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport faces flight delays up to 98 minutes due to FAA-reported air traffic control staffing shortages impacting nearly 50% of major facilities.
The FAA is investigating a near-miss at Boston's Logan Airport involving a Delta Air Lines flight with 284 passengers and a Cape Air plane, prompting a go-around.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport faced over 130 flight delays Friday due to air traffic control staffing shortages amid a federal government shutdown.
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport were grounded Sunday due to a staffing shortage at an air traffic facility, causing average delays of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Other major airports also expe
A small plane made a safe emergency landing in far East El Paso on Sunday morning, with officials confirming no injuries or fire resulted from the incident.
Delhi Customs officials intercepted an Air India passenger smuggling gold worth ₹20 lakh at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The gold was hidden in a water bottle cap.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport experienced significant flight delays Saturday due to an equipment outage, impacting departures by an average of 38 minutes before the FAA lifted the ground delay.
A Delta Airlines flight bound for Portland, Oregon, aborted takeoff at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after its right engine caught fire. Passengers were safely rebooked and arrived two ho
American Airlines is boosting its presence at Chicago O'Hare, aiming for over 500 daily departures and reporting a 20% rise in local frequent flyer enrollments. This move intensifies competition with