US EPA finalizing first-ever airplane emissions rules

The airplanes covered by the proposed rule accounted for 10% of all U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions and 3% of total U.S. emissions. They have been the largest source of transportation greenhouse gas emissions not subject to rules. The new rules do not apply to military airplanes and take effect when formally published in the coming days.

Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX suffers engine issue

Boeing and operators are bracing for heightened scrutiny as the MAX returns from a 20 month safety grounding, but safety experts say such glitches are common and usually go unnoticed.

Massive snowstorm sees over 600 flight cancelations

U.S. airlines, already struggling under the economic depression of the COVID-19 pandemic, were forced to cancel more than 600 flights this week as a massive snowstorm pounded the East Coast. 

US air travel spikes to highest level since March

The increase in passenger volume, although a noteworthy development for the devastated airline industry, is worrisome to health officials who have begged Americans to limit their holiday gatherings.