Wizz Air, Ryanair Demand NATS Reform After ATC Failure
Wizz Air and Ryanair are calling for urgent NATS reform after a September 8 system failure caused over 1,000 flight cancellations across the UK.
Sep 11, 20264 min
Regulatory
NATS Technical Fault Disrupts Major UK Airports
A NATS flight processing system failure on September 8 caused hundreds of cancellations and delays across major UK airports, including Heathrow and...
Sep 10, 20264 min
Safety
NATS CEO Accepts Responsibility for UK ATC System Failure
A NATS technical fault led to over 2,000 flight cancellations across the UK, prompting calls for executive resignation and a government investigation.
Sep 9, 20263 min
Safety
NATS Technical Failure Causes 1,000+ UK Flight Cancellations
A NATS technical failure grounded over 875 flights on September 8, 2026, causing widespread disruption at Heathrow, Gatwick, and other UK airports.
Sep 9, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Deploys 100th Surface Awareness Initiative System
The FAA has deployed its 100th Surface Awareness Initiative system, expanding vital runway safety technology to nearly half of 220 planned U.S. airports.
Sep 3, 20263 min
Safety
American 737-800s Avoid Close Call in Call Sign Mix-up
A Phoenix air traffic controller averted a potential collision between 2 American Airlines Boeing 737-800s sharing the same flight number.
Aug 15, 20265 min
Safety
ATSB Investigates Two Sydney Airport Near-Collisions
The ATSB is investigating two near-collisions at Sydney Airport that occurred amid severe air traffic control staffing shortages.
Aug 13, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Installs SMR-4 Radar at Newark to Cut Incursions
The FAA deployed its fifth SMR-4 radar at Newark to reduce runway incursions, which fell to 1,102 year-to-date in fiscal year 2026.
Aug 12, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Hires 2,000 Air Traffic Controllers in Gamer Campaign
The FAA hired over 2,000 controllers, reaching 94% of its recruitment goal after a campaign targeting gamers to address staffing shortages.
Aug 12, 20265 min
Regulatory
Airlines for America Urges $20B for FAA ATC Upgrades
Airlines for America and a coalition of industry leaders requested $20 billion from Congress to modernize the outdated US air traffic control system.
Jul 16, 20265 min
Regulatory
London Gatwick Airport Runway Blocked by British Airways A320
A British Airways A320 nose-wheel fault at London Gatwick forced 14 diversions and nine aircraft to declare fuel emergencies.
Jul 16, 20264 min
Safety
Hawker 800XP Near Miss With United 787 Near Teterboro
A Hawker 800XP pilot failed to follow ATC instructions, forcing a United 787 to execute a TCAS resolution advisory to avoid a collision on July 8, 2026.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Extends O'Hare Flight Caps Through October 2027
The FAA has extended flight limits at Chicago O'Hare to 2,708 daily operations through October 30, 2027, to mitigate ongoing congestion and delays.
Jul 11, 20263 min
Regulatory
Bristol Airport Closure: ATC Systems Down After Storms
Bristol Airport grounded all flights following a total loss of ground radar and ATC communication systems caused by severe thunderstorms.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Awards $875M Contract to ASI for SMART Scheduling
The FAA has awarded Air Space Intelligence an $875 million contract to deploy the SMART system, aiming to reduce U.S. airspace congestion by 2026.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Technology
Congress Debates ALERT Act After Recent Midair Collisions
U.S. pilots are urging Congress to pass aviation safety legislation to address critical ATC staffing shortages and mandate new collision-avoidance systems.
May 31, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Head Defends Legacy ATC Systems Amid Modernization Push
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirms the safety of legacy air traffic control systems while acknowledging the need to replace aging IT infrastructure.
May 29, 20264 min
Regulatory
EL AL 777 Pilot Declares Minimum Fuel During JFK Approach
EL AL flight LY19 declared a minimum fuel state on May 20, 2026, after failing to maintain assigned speeds during its arrival into JFK.
May 26, 20263 min
Safety
FAA Funds $835.8M for ATC Facility Upgrades Across US
The FAA is investing $835.8M to replace 8 ATC towers and upgrade 41 Federal Contract Towers, using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to modernize.
May 16, 20265 min
Regulatory
Pilot UAP Sightings Prompt Formal FAA Reporting and Safety Protocols
Recent pilot UAP sightings highlight new FAA rules mandating formal reporting of aerial phenomena, shifting from anecdotal observation to structured...
Apr 10, 20264 min
Uaps