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Venezuela earthquake forces Caracas hub shutdown; Maiquetía over 100 flight cancellations and Avianca activates protection plan

Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, shutting down Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas and cutting short- and long-haul connectivity. More than 100 flights were canceled at Maiquetía, disrupting links via Bogotá, Panama City and European gateways; Avianca canceled Caracas frequencies and set special passenger flexibility measures through July 1.

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

2026-06-24T12:08:00.130323-07:00

The Air Current

Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision

2026-06-23T10:40:09.473915-07:00

FlightGlobal

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate

2026-06-23T14:41:14.680632-07:00

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Venezuela earthquake forces Caracas hub shutdown; Maiquetía over 100 flight cancellations and Avianca activates protection plan Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, shutting down Simon Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Caracas and cutting short- and long-haul connectivity. More than 100 flights were canceled at Maiquetía, disrupting links via Bogotá, Panama City and European gateways; Avianca canceled Caracas frequencies and set special passenger flexibility measures through July 1.

2026-06-25T01:08:07.871943-07:00

Venezuela earthquake forces Caracas hub shutdown; Maiquetía over 100 flight cancellations and Avianca activates protection plan

Flying Magazine

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FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris The U.S. Coast Guard says FAA changes aimed at improving safety in congested Washington, D.C., airspace are having the opposite effect for rotorcraft, increasing risk of helicopter collisions. The dispute underscores unresolved disagreement over what specific mitigations best prevent midair encounters in complex metro airspace.

2026-06-24T12:08:00.130323-07:00

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

FlightGlobal

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate Private pilots and GA operators are pushing back on proposals to use ADS-B-derived surveillance data to support airport landing fees, arguing the data is being repurposed beyond safety intent. Airports counter that the approach is justified for charging. Congress remains unable to settle the dispute and pass a clear ADS-B in mandate framework.

2026-06-23T14:41:14.680632-07:00

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate

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FAA extends New York JFK/EWR/LGA slot relief through 4Q27 to manage ATC congestion The FAA has extended flight limits and slot-relief measures at New York-area airports—JFK, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA)—citing air traffic control issues and congestion pressures. The extension continues peak-hour and capacity-management constraints through 4Q27.

2026-06-23T13:42:18.495020-07:00

FAA extends New York JFK/EWR/LGA slot relief through 4Q27 to manage ATC congestion

The Air Current

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Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision U.S. Coast Guard aviation leadership sharply criticized Federal Aviation Administration changes to congested Washington, D.C., airspace following a January 2025 midair collision, arguing the revisions may increase the risk of a serious accident involving helicopters.

2026-06-23T10:40:09.473915-07:00

Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision

Reuters

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FAA awards $875M/12-year contract to Air Space Intelligence to overhaul flight scheduling and reduce delays The FAA awarded an $875 million, 12-year contract to Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to overhaul U.S. flight scheduling software. The effort is aimed at improving how flights are managed to cut delays across the National Airspace System, building on the agency’s broader modernization push.

2026-06-22T12:56:54.919022-07:00

FAA awards $875M/12-year contract to Air Space Intelligence to overhaul flight scheduling and reduce delays

Reuters

Zurich ATC technical fault tied to Iran-US peace-talk security measures disrupts flights; issue resolved A technical fault in air traffic control—triggered by security measures supporting U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland—disrupted operations at Zurich airport on Sunday, according to aviation authorities. Authorities said the problem has since been resolved, limiting the impact to a temporary service disruption.

2026-06-21T05:38:30.308630-07:00

Zurich ATC technical fault tied to Iran-US peace-talk security measures disrupts flights; issue resolved

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FAA investigates Boston Logan close call after controller cleared American jet for takeoff in Delta A319 landing path The FAA is investigating a near-miss at Boston Logan in which air traffic control cleared an American Airlines Boeing 737 for takeoff on an intersecting runway while a Delta Airbus A319 was on final. Delta aborted the landing to avoid a collision, and controllers questioned the departure clearance after it was already issued.

2026-06-20T12:53:24.169598-07:00

FAA investigates Boston Logan close call after controller cleared American jet for takeoff in Delta A319 landing path

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Venezuela earthquake forces Caracas hub shutdown; Maiquetía over 100 flight cancellations and Avianca activates protection plan

FAA and U.S. Coast Guard clash over D.C. airspace safety changes, with Coast Guard warning of increased helicopter collision ris

Coast Guard aviation leaders warn FAA D.C. airspace revisions could raise helicopter midair risk after January 2025 collision

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate

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