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Denver Airport has made a proposal to the FAA requesting approval to step in and pay the Air Traffic Controllers, TSA agents, and other federal staff at the airport, during this prolonged government shutdown across the country, in hopes of avoiding the 10% capacity reduction which the FAA has mandated in 40 airports across the United States. However, the airport is yet to hear back, and the airport has stipulated that the costs of these additional staff wages will be reimbursed once the government is back up and running. Denver Airport’s Proposal To The FAA Credit: Shutterstock Denver International Airport (DEN)…

JetBlue introduced the Airbus A220 into its fleet just over four years ago, promising a quieter, smoother, and greener flying experience. It also arrived with a lot of fanfare regarding its range advantages over the aircraft it was replacing. As a result, many pundits predicted that the 3,900-mile (6,300 km) range of the Airbus A220-300 would see it soaring coast-to-coast from New York and Boston to the beaches of California. Four years later, the sleek jet is a familiar sight at JetBlue’s eastern bases — Boston Logan International Airport, New York JFK Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and Orlando International…

US-based Spirit Airlines has reportedly reached agreements in principle with the associations that represent the carrier’s pilots and cabin crew members, with regard to pay cuts, as the airline goes through its Chapter 11 restructuring process, to be more financially secure. Having entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection earlier in the year, the carrier has been making several changes to its organizational structure and operations to reduce costs and achieve a leaner and more efficient operation during its restructuring phase. Agreement In Principle With ALPA And AFA Credit: Vincenzo Pace American carrier, Spirit Airlines, in a press release on Friday, stated that…

UPS’ fleet of twenty-six MD-11Fs is parked at sixteen locations after the company temporarily grounded the type as the NTSB continues its investigation into the fatal crash of UPS flight 2976 on Nov. 4. UPS decided to ground the type, representing approximately 9% of the UPS Airlines fleet, out of an abundance of caution and […] source

Qantas has announced a new economy class seating product called “Economy Plus,” set to launch early next year on its short-haul network. Offering passengers extra legroom and other priority perks, the Australian carrier will introduce Economy Plus across its Airbus A220, Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737-800 fleet. Slated to debut in February 2026, Economy Plus will be sold as a paid upgrade bundle or a complementary upgrade for elite Qantas frequent flyers. Newly delivered A220 and A321XLR will come with the new configuration, while Boeing 737-800 refits will begin in December. Introducing Qantas Economy Plus Credit: Qantas Passengers across Qantas’ domestic…

This is a follow-up report to the crash of UPS Flight 2976. Our original report was published as breaking news on November 4, 2025. UPS Airlines abruptly grounded its entire fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11s on Friday. The decision, which the company says was made “in the interest of safety,” comes just three days after flight 2976 tragically crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Early Saturday, American cargo carrier rival FedEx Express announced it was also grounding its MD-11 fleet. The airline is the largest operator of the aircraft type, with 29 in its fleet, while UPS operates 27.…

Just two of the United States’ “big three” air carriers still host the Boeing 777-300ER on their flightlines: United Airlines and American Airlines. The iconic widebody twinjet is a staple of long-haul aviation and a trailblazer of ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operation Performance Standards). Delta Air Lines liquidated its fleet of “triple-sevens,” as the 777 is known, and chose to favor the Airbus A330 and A350 instead. The two enormous carriers have roughly the same number of airframes in their inventory as well, with American owning 20 and United having 22, per Planespotters.net data publicly available. The question is, which one…

U.S. officials warned that the number of flight cancellations may need to double if the government shutdown drags out and air traffic controller staffing shortages worsen, potentially escalating travel disruptions as the country heads into one of its busiest travel seasons. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Fox News today that regulators will continue […] source

On November 6th, Australian carrier Qantas put out a post on social media announcing that its first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) is now on the final assembly line in Toulouse! Accompanying the announcement was video showing the aircraft being put together. As highlighted by the carrier, it’s a significant step in Project Sunrise, which will link Australia’s east coast with London and New York. source

Diogo Elias, chief executive of Avianca Cargo, will join Cargo Facts LATAM 2026 for the panel discussion ‘Outlook for the Latin American freighter market’ on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 9:15 a.m. (GMT -6). The fourth annual Cargo Facts LATAM conference will take place Feb. 10-12, 2026, at the Marquis Reforma in Mexico City, assembling decision-makers, global executives and leaders to share insights and analyze the latest market trends, air cargo developments and their potential impact in Latin America. View the full 2026 event agenda. Elias was named CEO in May. He had several cargo managements positions over his ten years…