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What happened to JetBlue Flight 948? FAA investigates reported drone strike

A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas landed safely at New York's JFK Airport after pilots reported a suspected drone strike during final approach. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Published on Jun 30, 2026 03:05 am IST

3 killed in helicopter crash off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Kauai Ocean Safety members and other people assist individuals after an Airborne Aviation tourist helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai, Hawaii, on March 26, 2026.
Published on Mar 28, 2026 09:51 am IST

Potomac TRACON evacuation: FAA issues ground stops to DC airports

The FAA implemented emergency ground stops at several Washington, D.C. area airports after the Potomac TRACON was evacuated and declared ATC Zero. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 08:59 am IST

Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure

Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, saying all flights will resume as normal and that there was no threat to commercial aviation, in El Paso, Texas.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:10 am IST

FAA reopens El Paso Airport airspace after brief drone-related closure

Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, saying all flights will resume as normal and that there was no threat to commercial aviation, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 08:34 pm IST

Private jet crashes in US; at least 7 dead in Bangor, Maine

The airport, about 200 miles north of Boston, shut down after the crash. Snowfall was heavy at the time, as it was across much of the country.
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 06:21 am IST

Why Bangor Airport closed abruptly. Scary visuals emerge after major incident

A plane crashed at Maine's Bangor airport on Sunday
Updated on Jan 26, 2026 12:03 pm IST

US warns airlines flying over Mexico, Colombia to exercise caution

The FAA said it had issued Notices to Airmen covering Mexico and Central American countries.
Updated on Jan 17, 2026 10:44 am IST

US warns airlines of ‘potential hazards’ when flying over Venezuela

Direct flights by US passenger or cargo carriers to Venezuela have been suspended since 2019 but some US airlines fly over the country for some South American flights.
Published on Nov 22, 2025 07:05 am IST

50 Cent blasts ‘crazy’ govt shutdown, shares frustrations over air travel crisis

50 Cent filmed himself on his plane, saying, “They just said that they are not even allowing the jets to depart.”
Published on Nov 12, 2025 10:27 pm IST

US airlines cancel 1,200 flights Tuesday as government shutdown continues

Airlines canceled about 1,200 flights on Tuesday as the FAA implements mandatory reductions amid staffing shortages, with cuts increasing to 10% by Friday.
Published on Nov 11, 2025 10:19 pm IST

FAA reducing flights at 40 airports amid govt shutdown: Check full list, delays

A control tower is seen at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on November in Houston, Texas. (Representational)
Updated on Nov 07, 2025 02:02 am IST

FAA shutdown row: List of US' busiest airports – from LAX to Newark Liberty

FAA shutdown row: List of busiest airports in the US revealed – from LAX to Newark Liberty
Published on Nov 06, 2025 08:41 am IST

FAA shutdown row: Which airports are affected after big decision?

The FAA air traffic control tower at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, Illinois
Updated on Nov 06, 2025 09:15 am IST

US air traffic controllers struggle amid government shutdown: ‘Absolute shame’

US Government shutdown disrupts air travel as unpaid FAA staff and flight delays push system to breaking point
Published on Nov 03, 2025 05:13 pm IST

US government shutdown impact: Flights to LAX halted due to ATC staff shortage

Travellers would see more flights delayed and cancelled in the coming days as the nation's air traffic controllers work without pay during the federal government shutdown.
Published on Oct 26, 2025 11:24 pm IST

Dallas airports ground stop: FAA delays flights at DAL and DFW amid disruptions

Travelers wait in line at the TSA security checkpoint at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) in Dallas, Texas, US.
Updated on Sept 20, 2025 01:28 am IST

‘Not going anywhere’: Punjab CM slams rumours of removal from post

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said that some ‘self-styled experts and YouTubers’ owe the public an apology for misleading them. (PTI)
Published on Sept 14, 2025 07:59 am IST

Boeing faces $3.1 million in fines from the US FAA for safety violations

Boeing said in a statement that it will “continue to work on strengthening our safety culture and improving first-time quality and accountability across our operations.”
Updated on Sept 12, 2025 11:25 pm IST

Newark to DC: Ground stop in multiple east coast airports amid thunderstorms

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Published on Aug 14, 2025 03:10 am IST

United Airlines system hacked? Latest update amid outage, FAA ground stop

United Airlines planes are seen at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Published on Aug 07, 2025 06:47 am IST

FAA raises alarm over RAT fittings on Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft: Report

Vistara has seven Boeing 787-9 aircraft in its fleet that are now flying for Air India.
Updated on Aug 05, 2025 09:24 am IST

FAA sees no mechanical issue with 787 Boeing fuel control unit after Air India crash

FAA sees no mechanical issue with 787 Boeing fuel control unit after Air India crash
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 03:02 am IST

What caused disruptions in Alaska Airlines ops, company finally explains

The company also requested for ground stops of all Horizon Air flights, the regional subsidiary operating Alaska Airlines flights.
Updated on Jul 21, 2025 11:58 am IST

Albuquerque Airport ground stop: What caused fire alarm at ATC Center; here's

A ground stop was issued at Albuquerque Airport on Thursday
Updated on Jun 27, 2025 01:58 am IST

US Pentagon lost contact with helicopter causing jets to nix DC airport landing

Wreckage of a flight near DC airport being recovered among several flight mishaps near the national capital.
Published on May 24, 2025 06:13 am IST

San Diego plane crash: Photos show homes, cars engulfed in flames

A home is damaged after a small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, early Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Published on May 22, 2025 08:10 pm IST

Is Newark airport open? Here’s what travellers need to know

In late April, a technical problem with radar and radios caused major delays in Newark Liberty International Airport.
Published on May 21, 2025 04:45 pm IST

SpaceX Starship probe closed by US aviation authority, rocket still grounded

The federal aviation authority had launched two different investigations into faulty test flights of the SpaceX Starship, owned by Elon Musk
Published on Apr 01, 2025 12:18 am IST