Typhoon Ragasa Grounds Over 1,400 Flights Across East Asia, Stranding Thousands

Typhoon Ragasa has unleashed widespread disruption across East Asia, forcing the cancellation of more than 1,400 flights and leaving thousands of travelers stranded at major airports in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The storm’s sustained winds and torrential rainfall have paralyzed operations at key transit hubs including Shanghai Pudong, Shenzhen Bao’an, Hong Kong International, and […]

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Severe Weather Grounds Thousands as Flight Cancellations Sweep U.S. Airports

A wave of flight disruptions has stranded thousands of passengers across the United States, as severe weather—including intense storms and heavy rainfall—forces widespread cancellations and delays at major airports. As of Tuesday morning, over 130 flights have been canceled and more than 2,580 delayed, impacting key travel hubs such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles International, […]

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Evelyn Palla Takes Helm at Deutsche Bahn, Vows to Tackle Rail System Challenges

BERLIN — Evelyn Palla has become the first woman to lead Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s state-owned rail operator, assuming the role amid mounting pressure to resolve chronic issues plaguing the country’s railway network. Palla inherits a system burdened by frequent delays, train cancellations, aging infrastructure, and declining public confidence. Her appointment signals a strategic shift as […]

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Brussels Airport Urges Airlines to Cancel Half of Monday Flights Due to Operational Disruptions

BRUSSELS — Brussels Airport has requested airlines to cancel approximately 50% of scheduled flights on Monday, following a wave of disruptions that led to 45 departing and 30 arriving flights being scrapped on Sunday. The move aims to ease congestion and stabilize operations amid ongoing logistical challenges. Airport officials have not disclosed the precise cause […]

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Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Major European Airports

A coordinated cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has caused widespread delays across several major European airports, officials confirmed on Saturday. The disruption affected air traffic operations, leading to long queues and flight rescheduling at key transit hubs. Authorities are working to restore systems and assess the scope of the breach, which impacted passenger processing […]

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Updated agenda published for EASA Annual Safety Conference 2025

The EASA Annual Safety Conference 2025 will take place on November 12–13, 2025 at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel with the theme: “Aviate – Navigate – Communicate: Safety Today, Safety Cross-Domain, Safety Tomorrow.” With contributions from regulators, industry leaders, operator and innovators, the discussions will address the evolving dynamics of aviation and the shared responsibility to […]

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📰 Ryanair to Cut Fleet and Routes in Response to Austria’s Aviation Tax

Ryanair has announced the removal of three aircraft from its Austrian operations and the cancellation of three routes, citing the financial strain imposed by Austria’s aviation tax. The airline stated that the tax—levied on departing flights based on distance—has significantly increased operating costs, particularly for low-cost carriers. Ryanair warned that the measure undermines affordability and […]

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EASA published new Revision of Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new Revision of the Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness (EAR for CAW). Revision from September 2025 of the EAR for CAW includes Corrigendum II to ED Decision 2023/019/R, as regards the review of Part-66 and the introduction of new training methods and new teaching technologies. The EAR […]

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Autumn Travel Alert: Strikes Across Southern Europe Set to Disrupt Tourism

EUROPE — Tourists planning autumn travel across southern Europe should brace for widespread disruptions as coordinated strike actions unfold in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. The industrial unrest, involving air traffic controllers, baggage handlers, and airport staff, is expected to cause delays, cancellations, and logistical challenges throughout September and October. In Italy, strikes began on […]

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American Airlines Marks Fleet Milestone with 1,000th Mainline Aircraft Delivery

📍 Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas — American Airlines has reached a major milestone in its fleet expansion, welcoming its 1,000th mainline aircraft—a premium-configured Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft arrived at the airline’s Dallas–Fort Worth hub on August 29, 2025, as part of its ongoing modernization and long-haul service enhancement strategy. The new Dreamliner features American’s latest […]

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