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US aviation disruptions, initially linked to Memorial Day thunderstorms, are now causing widespread international travel chaos. Major US airports face a confluence of issues including weather, congestion, and staff shortages, leading to cascading delays across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

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With IndiGo’s operational collapse in December, Air India’s fatal crash in Ahmedabad and SpiceJet’s engineering and salary-payment issues, US aviation regulator faa has once again become concerned about oversight standards in Indian aviation.

The White House is reportedly mandating the installation of its official app on government-issued mobile devices for federal employees. This move has sparked cybersecurity concerns among former officials, who warn of potential backdoor access and data sharing risks. The app, launched in March, provides direct access to administration content and presidential updates.

A devastating plane accident occurred near the picturesque Rhode Island retreat of pop sensation Taylor Swift, resulting in the untimely death of a promising young flight instructor. The single-engine Cessna tragically crashed in proximity to Westerly State Airport on May 18, 2026.

US airlines are implementing new rules for portable chargers starting May 1, limiting the number of devices and restricting their storage and use during flights. These changes aim to mitigate rising incidents involving lithium battery-powered devices, as reported by the faa. Passengers must now adhere to airline-specific guidelines for carrying and handling their power banks.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket achieved a successful booster landing but failed to deliver its satellite payload to the correct orbit. This marks the program's first major mission failure. The faa has grounded the rocket pending an investigation into the upper stage engine issue, impacting future flights.

The faa has classified Blue Origin's recent New Glenn launch as a "mishap" after the rocket's upper stage failed to deploy its satellite payload into the intended orbit. The agency has grounded the company, owned by Jeff Bezos, pending a detailed investigation to ensure public safety and prevent future occurrences.

The US Federal Aviation Administration is launching a campaign to recruit video gamers for air traffic control jobs. This initiative aims to fill a critical staffing shortage. Gamers possess skills like quick decision-making valuable for the role. The faa is modernizing systems and offering competitive salaries and training.

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific.

New footage reveals the exact moment an American Airlines jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The tragic January 29th crash resulted in 67 fatalities. In response, the faa implemented safety changes, including restricting helicopter traffic and overhauling the air traffic control system.

Newark Liberty International Airport experienced flight disruptions Monday morning after air traffic controllers evacuated the control tower due to a burning smell from an elevator. The faa confirmed no fire, with controllers temporarily relocating to a backup facility. Flights resumed and the ground stop was lifted by 8:30 am, following the swift resolution of the issue.

An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 plane collided with a fire truck on Runway 4 while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The incident, reported by FlightRadar24, led the faa to halt all flights at the airport. Several injuries are feared, with more details pending.

Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one portable charger onboard starting April 20, due to rising lithium battery incidents. The charger must remain accessible and cannot be checked or stored in overhead bins. This stricter rule aims to enhance safety and mitigate risks associated with overheating devices on flights.

An Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground fire vehicle during landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22, 2026. The incident, which occurred at approximately 24 mph, resulted in minor injuries and forced a temporary airport shutdown. The faa and NTSB have launched an investigation into the event.

A 2021 Transportation Department Office of Inspection General report repeatedly cited challenges in the faa's multi-billion dollar Next Generation Air Transportation System infrastructure project. In Florida, a system known as the En Route Automation Modernization used to control air traffic prompted the faa on January 2 to issue a ground stop order, snarling hundreds of flights.

Boeing Co will pay $17 million in penalties under a Federal Aviation Administration settlement after it installed equipment on 759 Boeing 737 MAX and NG aircraft that contained sensors that were not approved, the faa said on Thursday.

CNN reports that the faa software is "30 years old and at least 6 years away from being updated". "The core operating system for the database has been around since the 1990s. Regardless of the improvements made to the system in recent years, it still has the heart of an 89-year-old man," a government source was quoted as saying.

The faa said it found "non-compliance issues in Boeing’s manufacturing process control, parts handling and storage." The faa has not detailed the specific corrective actions Boeing and Spirit must take but sent summary of its findings to the companies in its completed audit. Spirit AeroSystems said it is "in communication with Boeing and the faa on appropriate corrective actions."

Elon Musk has accused the faa of misallocating resources by targeting SpaceX over minor issues while neglecting serious safety concerns at Boeing. SpaceX alleges that the faa's inefficiency is hindering national priorities and innovation in commercial spaceflight. The faa recently proposed fines against SpaceX for licensing violations during two launches in 2023. Last year, the faa had proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against SpaceX .

Newark Liberty International Airport has reported flight disruptions due to equipment outages from the faa. The delays are attributed to a radar-related issue that the faa says will last until 12:30 am on Tuesday. Though no ground stop is in effect, passengers are advised to confirm their flight status with airlines.

The faa has imposed a 10-day flight restriction over El Paso International Airport and parts of southern New Mexico due to "special security reasons." All flights are grounded, with the federal government warning of potential deadly force against any aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Officials expressed surprise and lack of clear information regarding the unprecedented shutdown.

Palm Beach International Airport is officially set to become President Donald J. Trump International Airport following a Florida bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Eric Trump announced the change, which takes effect July 1st, pending procedural updates. The Trump Organization filed a trademark for the name, assuring no financial benefit to the former president or his family from the rebranding.

In possible first, the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (faa) latest audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) did not lead to any adverse observation about the Indian safety regulator. Highly placed sources say after the recent audit, the faa “noted the regulatory and manual reforms carried out by the DGCA and endorsed them”.

There is no evidence of a cyber attack in the faa system outage that grounded flights across the country on Wednesday and President Joe Biden has ordered an investigation, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. "There is no evidence of a cyberattack at this point, but the President directed DOT (Department of Transportation) to conduct a full investigation into the causes. The faa will provide regular updates," Jean-Pierre said in a Twitter post.

President Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting faa administrator following a tragic aircraft collision near Washington, D.C. Rocheleau, with over two decades of experience at the faa, most recently served as the chief operating officer at the National Business Aviation Association.

It's reality check time for Indian aviation. Last September, the aviation ministry made tall promises about strengthening the Directorate General of Civil Aviation - agency responsible for ensuring safe flying - after the US Federal Administration (faa) had threatened to downgrade Indian aviation from the current top billing to sub-Sahara Africa levels.