More than 250 flights were delayed Thursday across Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway International Airports as the ongoing federal government shutdown continued to affect staffing levels nationwide. According to data from the Chicago Department of Aviation’s flight-tracking portal, FlyChicago, delays began mounting early in the morning and grew steadily through the day, causing widespread frustration among passengers and airlines. As of 11:30 a.m., O’Hare Internat

Newark, New Jersey — As the government shutdown stretches into its sixth day, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met with air traffic controllers in New Jersey to hear firsthand about the growing strain on essential federal workers. These employees, classified as essential personnel, are required to work without pay to keep the nation’s airspace safe, but many are facing mounting financial pressures. During his visit, Duffy met with air traffic controllers stationed at

After a gap of more than five years, direct flights between India and mainland China are set to resume by the end of October 2025, marking a significant milestone in the gradual thawing of relations between the two Asian giants. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on October 2 that both countries had agreed to restart air services between designated points, beginning with the winter season schedule on October 26. The resumption will depend on the decisions of airlines and the completio

A flight from Dulles International Airport to Roanoke, Virginia, experienced a runway overrun during landing on Wednesday evening around 10 p.m. The incident involved United Express Flight 4339, operated by CommuteAir, which was carrying 50 passengers and three crew members. The aircraft was unable to stop on the runway after touchdown but was safely halted by the Engineered Materials Arresting System, commonly known as EMAS. This system, installed at the end of the runway, consis

The Federal Aviation Administration has successfully reached its air traffic controller hiring goals for 2025, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The announcement comes at a time when airports around the country, including Newark Liberty International Airport, have faced multiple operational challenges linked to staffing shortages. Since April, Newark has experienced several ground stops due to a lack of available air traffic controllers, raising questions about

Washington — A man from Washington, D.C., has been charged with a federal felony after allegedly pointing a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was onboard. The accused, identified as Jacob Samuel Winckler, now faces one count of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, a serious charge that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted. The incident occurred on Saturday evening near the White House and led to Winckler’s immediate arrest by a U

A severe round of heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through the Chicago area on Saturday morning, disrupting air travel and forcing a temporary ground stop at Midway International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the ground stop began at 8:48 a.m., halting departures and arrivals, and was initially expected to be lifted by 10 a.m. While O’Hare International Airport was not placed under a formal ground stop, travelers still faced long waits and significant disrupti

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has officially begun construction on a major new concourse project aimed at easing air traffic congestion, improving passenger experiences, and preparing for the city’s future travel needs. Groundbreaking on Concourse D, a $1.3 billion expansion project located just south of Terminal 1, took place this week following what officials described as the busiest June in the airport’s history. With summer

​The sister of a victim from the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad has demanded complete transparency in the investigation into the tragic incident that occurred on June 12. Trupti Soni, whose sibling lost their life in the crash, has expressed frustration over what she describes as the release of selective data by authorities without any proper context, claiming that such partial disclosures raise more questions than they answer. She is now preparing to ta

A plane carrying four people crashed into a parked aircraft at Montana’s Kalispell City Airport on Sunday afternoon, igniting a fire that quickly spread across the scene. The incident occurred around 2 pm when the Socata TBM 700 turboprop aircraft, after arriving from Pullman, Washington, lost control during landing. According to local authorities and federal aviation officials, the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft, causing it to veer i

An F-35C fighter jet crashed near Lemoore Naval Air Station in central California on Wednesday evening, prompting an emergency response from multiple agencies. The crash, which occurred around 6:40 p.m., resulted in a large fire that engulfed the wreckage. Officials confirmed that the pilot successfully ejected before impact and was later found with his parachute in a nearby field. Emergency personnel quickly transported him to a hospital for evaluation, and he is expected to recover.

Federal investigators continued their inquiry into the deadly January midair collision over the Potomac River, where an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a commercial airliner, killing 67 people. During the second day of National Transportation Safety Board hearings, witnesses revealed longstanding concerns about the dense military helicopter traffic near Washington D.C. airspace, particularly around Ronald Reagan National Airport. These concerns had been raised years before the traged

On July 24, 2025, a Russian Antonov-24 aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, crashed in the Amur region, leaving no survivors. The plane, which was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, vanished from radar before it was located. The wreckage, captured in a brief eight-second video shared by RT, shows the aircraft engulfed in large clouds of smoke, with reports confirming that the fuselage was found on fire. Initial reports stated that there were 43 people aboard, including five children, and

A passenger aircraft carrying around 50 people has gone missing in the far eastern region of Russia, close to the border with China. The aircraft, an An-24 operated by a regional airline, was en route to the town of Tynda in the Amur region when it lost contact with air traffic controllers just before its expected arrival. According to early information, the aircraft was believed to be only a few kilometers away from its destination when communication was suddenly lost. The circum

Fifteen people were taken to a hospital on Wednesday evening after a skydiving aircraft veered off the runway and crashed into a wooded area near a southern New Jersey airport, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at Cross Keys Airport, located approximately 21 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The aircraft involved was identified as a Cessna 208B, a single-engine utility plane often used for skydiving operations. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into t

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India has suspended all flights over the Gulf region following a missile strike by Iran on the US air base in Doha, Qatar. The national carrier also halted operations to and from the East Coast of North America and Europe, citing safety concerns due to the restricted airspace and regional instability. In a late-night statement, Air India confirmed the cancellation of

In a heartfelt address to Air India employees following the tragic crash of flight AI 171, Chairman N Chandrasekaran acknowledged the immense pain experienced by the airline family and expressed solidarity with the victims' families. Speaking to teams gathered at Air India Headquarters, Training Academy, and the Gurugram office on June 16, Chandrasekaran described the incident as the “most heartbreaking crisis” of his career. He emphasized the

An Air India flight operating from Hong Kong to Delhi was forced to turn back mid-air after the pilot identified a possible technical glitch on board the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The aircraft, designated as flight AI315, had already taken off from Hong Kong when the pilot made the precautionary decision to return to the departure airport to ensure passenger safety. While details on the specific nature of the technica

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Hyderabad was forced to return mid-air on Sunday following a suspected bomb threat, aviation sources confirmed. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating as flight LH752, departed from Frankfurt at approximately 2:15 PM local time and was scheduled to arrive in Hyderabad at 6:00 AM on Monday. Shortly after takeoff, the airline’s crew received information regarding a po

In one of the deadliest air disasters in Indian aviation history, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 274 people. The aircraft was en route to Gatwick, London, with 242 people onboard, including 12 crew members. The last words from the cockpit, “Thrust not achieved… falling… Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” were transm