FAA
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NTSB: Overweight Load and Pilot Workload Caused Fatal 2025 Bering Air Crash
The NTSB concluded that a 1,000-pound weight overload and pilot error during icing conditions caused the 2025 Bering Air crash that killed 10 people.
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FAA Scrutinizes Proposed $1B National Harbor Sphere Near Reagan Airport
The FAA is reviewing a proposed 300-foot entertainment sphere at MGM National Harbor due to its proximity to the flight path of Reagan National Airport.
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SFO faces ongoing flight delays due to FAA restrictions and runway construction
San Francisco International Airport continues to experience major flight delays driven by FAA spacing requirements and ongoing runway construction work.
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Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 Struck by Firework During Chicago Landing
A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway Airport on July 4; the plane landed safely with no injuries reported.
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League of Legends Players Targeted in New FAA Recruitment Drive
The FAA is actively recruiting gamers, including League of Legends players, to address a critical shortage of air traffic controllers with high-salary incentives.
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Newark Airport Faces Critical Staffing Strain Amid Shutdown
Newark Liberty International Airport faces major delays as staffing shortages worsen amid a prolonged federal shutdown impacting TSA and FAA employees.
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JetBlue Restarts Operations After Nationwide Ground Stop
JetBlue has resumed flights following a brief nationwide ground stop prompted by an internal systems outage on Tuesday morning.
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High Winds Disrupt Over 1,200 Flights at Denver Airport
High winds caused significant disruptions at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, leading to over 1,200 flight delays and cancellations. The FAA issued a ground delay, impacting thousands of travelers.
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El Paso Airport Airspace Reopens Swiftly After Brief, Contentious Halt
El Paso International Airport’s airspace reopened Wednesday morning, just hours after the FAA announced a 10-day closure, sparking confusion and conflicting official explanations regarding alleged Mexican cartel drone activity.
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San Juan Airport Suspends Most U.S. Flights Amid Venezuela Crisis and FAA Airspace Restrictions
San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin Airport has suspended most U.S. commercial flights due to a temporary FAA airspace restriction linked to escalating military activity in Venezuela. The measure, initially set for 24 hours, may be extended, impacting travel and highlighting…
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Flights Cancelled Today: Venezuela Crisis Grounds Global Air Travel
Major flight cancellations hit Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and beyond as U.S. military strikes spark airspace restrictions, leaving thousands stranded and disrupting global travel networks.
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Delta Flights Halted at Detroit Metro Airport After Major Network Outage
Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport faced widespread delays and cancellations after a network outage prompted an FAA ground stop, disrupting operations at the carrier’s second-largest hub.
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FAA Issues Urgent Flight Warning Over Venezuela Amid Military Tensions
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a sweeping warning for civilian flights over Venezuelan airspace, as mounting military tensions and recent navigation system disruptions prompt airlines to suspend service and authorities to demand rapid resumption.
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Government Shutdown Ends, But Flight Cancellations Ripple Across US Airports
After the record-breaking 43-day US government shutdown, travelers continue to face widespread flight cancellations and delays as airports struggle to recover. Staffing shortages and federal disruptions have hit major hubs, with repercussions expected to last beyond the reopening.

