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United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected

A United Airlines Airbus A321neo (N14502) lost a nose‑wheel tire following a hard landing at Orlando International Airport, prompting a runway closure and temporary ground stop. No injuries were reported; the occurrence will be reviewed by the FAA and subject to a mechanical investigation.

2026-01-18T16:04:51.867831-08:00

Bloomberg

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

2026-01-16T11:54:22.503209-08:00

Associated Press

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Aviation Week

EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats

2026-01-16T09:54:35.625643-08:00

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United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected A United Airlines Airbus A321neo (N14502) lost a nose‑wheel tire following a hard landing at Orlando International Airport, prompting a runway closure and temporary ground stop. No injuries were reported; the occurrence will be reviewed by the FAA and subject to a mechanical investigation.

2026-01-18T16:04:51.867831-08:00

United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected

Bloomberg

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FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America The FAA issued seven advisories on Jan. 16 urging U.S. operators to exercise caution or avoid portions of the eastern Pacific and adjacent airspace over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America (including Colombia, Ecuador and Panama), citing uncoordinated military activity and reported GPS/satellite navigation interference.

2026-01-16T11:54:22.503209-08:00

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

AINonline

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ICAO upgrades QVA volcanic-ash forecasts as two of nine specialist centres begin supplying enhanced data ICAO has upgraded its Quantitative Volcanic Ash (QVA) forecasting, with two of nine global specialist volcanic-ash advisory centres now supplying enhanced data feeds. The change improves the QVA product that underpins operational ash advisories and airspace management during volcanic events.

2026-01-16T09:54:36.809776-08:00

ICAO upgrades QVA volcanic-ash forecasts as two of nine specialist centres begin supplying enhanced data

Aviation Week

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EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin on Jan. 16 recommending EU airlines avoid Iranian airspace. EASA warned that threats of US military action have left Iranian air defences on heightened alert, significantly increasing the likelihood civilian flights could be misidentified.

2026-01-16T09:54:35.625643-08:00

EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats

AeroTime

Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights Sydney experienced widespread departures disruption after an air traffic control staffing shortfall forced severe departure limits, impacting more than 40 services across major carriers. Airlines operated with constrained departure slots, producing immediate delays and knock-on schedule effects across networks.

2026-01-16T02:53:51.743087-08:00

Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights

Politico

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House stalls bipartisan bill to guarantee air-traffic controller pay during shutdowns A bipartisan, high‑profile bill to guarantee pay for FAA air‑traffic controllers during future government shutdowns has stalled in the House and may need GOP leadership to advance. Backers say the measure is intended to prevent staffing shortfalls and operational caps that crippled U.S. airports during the recent shutdown.

2026-01-16T01:51:35.905372-08:00

House stalls bipartisan bill to guarantee air-traffic controller pay during shutdowns

Associated Press

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 operating flight TK1853 (reg. TC‑JRR) from Istanbul to Barcelona was intercepted by fighter jets and made an emergency landing at Barcelona–El Prat on 15 January after a passenger named an in‑flight Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die.' Police met the aircraft.

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

Associated Press

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Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after passenger-created Wi‑Fi name triggers bomb alert; escorted by fighter jets Turkish Airlines Flight TK1853, an A321 (registration TC‑JRR) from Istanbul to Barcelona, made an emergency landing at Barcelona–El Prat after a passenger-created in‑flight Wi‑Fi network name triggered a bomb alert. The jet was escorted by military fighters and standard security protocols were activated on arrival.

2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after passenger-created Wi‑Fi name triggers bomb alert; escorted by fighter jets

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United A321neo (N14502) loses nose‑wheel tire after hard landing at Orlando; FAA review expected

FAA warns of military activity and GPS interference over eastern Pacific and Latin America

Turkish Airlines A321 diverted to Barcelona after Wi‑Fi hotspot 'I have a bomb, everyone will die' triggers bomb scare

EASA warns EU carriers to avoid Iranian airspace amid 'high risk' of misidentification after US strike threats

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