Pakistan International Airlines Resumes Direct UK Flights After Five-Year Hiatus
After a five-year absence, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has returned to the United Kingdom, with its first nonstop flight from Islamabad to Manchester on 25 October.
Alaska Airlines Hit by Nationwide IT Outage, Grounding Flights
On Thursday October 23, a major IT outage disrupted Alaska Airlines’ operations, grounding flights across the U.S. and causing widespread travel chaos.
Senate Republicans Push Bill to Pay FAA and TSA Workers Amid Shutdown
Senate Republicans have introduced standalone legislation to ensure continued pay for essential FAA and TSA personnel, as the government shutdown stretches into the 23rd day.
Airbus Predicts 45% Growth in Global Freighter Fleet by 2045
Over the next 20 years, the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will grow by 45%, reaching 3,420 aircraft, according to the 2025 Airbus Cargo Global Market Forecast.
Korean Air Partners with Archer Aviation to Launch eVTOL Flights in Korea
Korean Air has entered a partnership with Archer Aviation in a move to commercialize Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft in Korea.
Cirium Estimates 46,500 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Worth $3.4 Trillion by 2044
Cirium predicts that 46,500 aircraft will be delivered globally over the next 20 years, equating to a total value of USD$3.4 trillion, as airlines move toward newer, more sustainable aircraft.
AWS Outage Disrupts Airline Websites and Apps, Including United and Delta
A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage saw many airlines affected, with Delta, United and Southwest seeing disruption to their websites and apps.
Government Shutdown Causes Major Air Traffic Delays at Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Newark
The U.S. government shutdown is causing air traffic control staffing shortages that have delayed flights at key hubs including Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and Newark.
ACT Airlines B747 Freighter Involved in Serious Runway Excursion in Hong Kong
An ACT Airlines B747 freighter has suffered serious damage after veering off the runway and breaching a sea wall on landing at Hong Kong International Airport today.
United Airlines 737 MAX 8 Diverts After Suspected Space Debris Strike
United Airlines flight UA1093, a B737 MAX 8 enroute to Los Angeles from Denver, diverted to Salt Lake City after sustaining a windshield crack from a suspected space debris impact.
