“Staffing shortages during the government shutdown forced Burbank Airport pilots to follow tower-less protocols, causing significant delays and highlighting nationwide air travel disruptions.”
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Amazon resumes drone deliveries after a crash in Arizona, introducing new safety measures while continuing its push to expand Prime Air’s commercial delivery program.
Lufthansa Group plans to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030 amid digitization and cost pressures, as global airlines, including Spirit, announce major workforce reductions.
Turkish Airlines orders 75 Boeing 787s and finalizes talks for 150 737 MAX jets, aligning with strategic growth and Erdogan-Trump talks on U.S. sanctions.
Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 1,800 flight attendants as part of cost-cutting measures amid its second bankruptcy in a year and shrinking flight network.
Spouse of Indian American astronaut Anil Menon; she was chosen after tough competition with 8,000 applicants
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis announces job cuts and a 25% schedule reduction as the bankrupt carrier seeks stability through cost-cutting, fleet downsizing, and union negotiations.
NASA says promoting Kshatriya to its top ranks puts America’s return to the Moon through Artemis at the very core of the agency
Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy reshapes the airline sector, with reduced capacity boosting rivals like Frontier, American, Delta, and United, while investors weigh risks of consolidation and economic downturn.
Budget carrier Spirit Airlines files for a second Chapter 11 bankruptcy, struggling with debt, tariffs, and rebranding challenges while pledging to continue flying.
SpaceX’s Starship completed its most successful tenth flight, reaching nearly 200 km altitude before splashdown, despite scorched flaps during re-entry over the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX has called off its 10th Starship flight due to lightning risks from anvil clouds, marking the second consecutive launch delay amid ongoing technical and weather setbacks.
CLEAR and TSA are piloting biometric eGates at major U.S. airports, enhancing security and streamlining travel ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with taxpayer-free innovation.
Airbus is closing in on a historic milestone as its A320 family of jets is set to surpass Boeing’s 737 as the world’s most-delivered passenger aircraft.
Air India will suspend Delhi–Washington D.C. flights from September 1, citing Boeing 787-8 retrofits, fleet shortages, and operational challenges until at least late 2026.
In his new role, Jurgen will spearhead Airbus’ business in India and South Asia, across Commercial Aircraft, Defense and Space, and Helicopters
Boeing to face a major setback with over 3,200 of its workers in Missouri and Illinois set to go on strike starting midnight on August 4
The shocking mid-flight arrest of a Delta co-pilot on child sexual abuse charges has raised urgent legal questions. The American Bazaar speaks with attorney Syed H. Hussain of Haseeb Legal to break down what the law says and what every adult should know about protecting children
Nearly 4,000 NASA employees have opted to leave under Trump’s Deferred Resignation Program amid leadership shifts, budget cuts, and growing concerns about agency direction.
Agra-born real estate investor to join Blue Origin’s 14th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 34th in its history
The Delta airlines pilot was forced to make an “aggressive” evasive manoeuvre to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a U.S. fighter jet before landing in North Dakota
The airline has long grappled with persistent service lapses and a pattern of operational neglect, issues that now quietly, but perhaps more permanently, threaten to undermine its brand credibility.
A successful mission would show real progress in Starship’s reusability and overall system reliability—two things critical to SpaceX’s long-term plans.
Aerospace company Firefly has submitted its formal declaration detailing plans for an initial public offering (IPO) sometime later this year
Most employees leaving are in senior-level government ranks, depriving NASA of decades of experience.
