New York TimesChristine Chung, Niraj Chokshi

Trump administration’s last-minute decisions disrupt U.S. aviation operations

Last-minute directives and abrupt policy changes from the Trump administration have sown confusion across an already strained U.S. aviation system, disrupting airline schedules, airport operations and air-traffic management. Carriers and regulators are scrambling to interpret shifting guidance amid persistent staffing and funding pressures.

2026-02-12T11:16:38.060208-08:00
Runway GirlMary Kirby

Southwest selects SpaceX Starlink Ku‑band LEO connectivity for entire fleet, displacing Anuvu and Viasat

By Runway Girl: Southwest Airlines has selected SpaceX’s Starlink Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectivity for its entire fleet, in a move that will displace current providers Anuvu and Viasat.

2026-02-12T08:15:54.394382-08:00