Boeing to pay $200 million to settle SEC investigation related to 737 MAX crashes
Boeing to settle an SEC investigation into allegedly misleading statements the company and then-Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg made about the 737 MAX.
Regional airline has solution for pilot shortage
Mesa Airlines said Thursday that it bought 29 planes for its pilot development program as part of its efforts to combat the ongoing pilot shortage.
United Airlines working to resume US flights to Cuba: report
United Airlines is reportedly working to resume service from the U.S. to Cuba. The airline had previously flown seven flights a week to the capital city of Havana.
American Airlines reveals new luxury suites, premium seating
American Airlines announced it will debut new Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321XLR aircrafts in 2024 that'll have additional Flagship Suite seats and re-designed Premium Economy seats.
FAA denies request to cut flight-training hours, citing safety concerns
The FAA rejected a proposal by Republic Airways to slash the time necessary for co-pilot training. The agency cited safety concerns and said unions opposed the request.
Heathrow, airlines will avoid 'noise disruption' during Queen Elizabeth's funeral
London's Heathrow Airport and airlines operating out of it are changing their flight schedules to prevent "noise disruption" during Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday.
Boeing to find new buyers for Max jets originally built for Chinese airlines
Boeing plans to find new customers for the Boeing 737 Max jets that were built for Chinese airlines. China’s aviation regulators have not yet approved the delivery.
US flight delays still surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Although flight cancellations have eased, travelers are still facing a significant number of delays, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to new data.
Democratic lawmakers ask for IG investigation into how airlines used COVID relief funding
In a letter, two Democratic lawmakers are requesting that the Treasury’s Office of Inspector General launch a probe into how airlines used federal COVID funding.
Buttigieg says holiday airline travel will improve after summer of delays, cancellations
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that airline travel nightmares will ease ahead of the upcoming holiday travel season after many summer disruptions.
US airlines delay hundreds of Labor Day flights
Hundreds of flights for two major U.S. airlines were delayed on Saturday. AAA reportedly predicts this will be the busiest Labor Day travel weekend in three years.
Airplane laser strikes: FAA needs to do more, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office said that the FAA and law enforcement had disbanded an interagency working group that was created to address this issue.
Delta pilots protest at Atlanta airport ahead of Labor Day weekend
Delta pilots kicked off another week of protests with picket lines at the Atlanta airport on Thursday. Pilots are demanding better pay and schedules ahead of Labor Day.
These major US carriers mishandled the most luggage in 2022, DOT says
Major U.S. airlines have been facing a slew of issues this summer, including mishandling over 300,000 bags, according to a new Department of Transportation report.
Pilot threatens to return to gate after someone sent nudes via AirDrop
A pilot threatened to bring a plane back to its gate over someone sending nudes via AirDrop, according to a viral video posted on TikTok late last week.
UPS places order for eight more Boeing 767 freighters
UPS placed an order for eight 767 freighter aircraft from Boeing that the package delivery company will start receiving in 2025 to maintain an updated fleet.
'Harry Potter' actor slams Air Canada: 'The worst airline in North America'
"Harry Potter" actor Matthew Lewis aired his frustration with Air Canada on Twitter after claiming he was booted from first class without an explanation.
Mexico flight to Los Angeles sees airplane engine burst into flames
A plane engine on a flight from Mexico to Los Angeles burst into flames in midair, prompting the pilot to safely return to Guadalajara.
Photos from Alaska Airlines flight show metal paneling breaking away from plane
Images have emerged showing metal paneling coming off of an Alaska Airlines flight that was forced to turn around and land in Seattle following an "unusual vibration."
Alaska Airlines flight returns to Seattle after metal panel detaches from plane
A strange vibration caused an Alaska Airlines flight to return to the Seattle airport on Monday. The Boeing plane landed safely, but metal paneling had detached.


















