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DOT OIG opens probe into high failure rates in FAA air traffic control training

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General said Thursday it will open a probe into high failure rates among FAA air traffic control trainees. The review comes amid a persistent shortage of controllers that has strained U.S. airspace capacity and driven calls for pipeline reforms.

2026-02-05T11:56:01.897885-08:00
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

American Airlines to Launch Daily Philadelphia–Porto A321XLR Service with Flagship Suite in Summer 2027

By Breitflyte: American Airlines has today announced the launch of new direct daily summer seasonal service between Philadelphia and Porto, Portugal from Summer 2027.

Also: The Points Guy, Airline Geeks and theaviationhub.co.uk
2026-02-05T11:08:17.402109-08:00
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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

WestJet Appoints Marek Andryszak as President of Sunwing Vacations Group

By Breitflyte: WestJet has today announced the appointment of Marek Andryszak as President, Sunwing Vacations Group, effective March 13, 2026.On Thursday (February 5, 2026), WestJet announced that Marek Andryszak will join the organization as President, Sunwing Vacations Group, effective March 16, 2026.

Also: Skies Magazine
2026-02-05T11:43:07.096115-08:00