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AVweb • Amelia Walsh

US to Offer $5,000–$10,000 Bonuses to Alleviate Air Traffic Controller Shortage

The US Transportation Department has introduced cash incentives of $5,000 for FAA Academy graduates and new hires, rising to $10,000 for assignments in hard-to-staff regions, as part of a broader agreement with NATCA to address a persistent air traffic controller staffing shortage.

2025-05-01T10:01:58.194960-07:00

AeroTime

Major Power Outage Disrupts Air Travel Across Portugal and Spain

2025-04-28T06:45:27.240159-07:00

Wall Street Journal

FAA Equipment and Staffing Problems Disrupt Newark Airport Operations, Diverting United Flights

2025-04-28T15:12:45.472922-07:00

AeroTime

Belgian Labor Strikes Ground Flights at Major Airports

2025-04-29T01:46:08.577150-07:00

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Politico

Trump’s ‘Skinny’ Budget Boosts FAA Infrastructure Funding, Cuts Essential Air Service President Trump’s slimmed-down budget proposal allocates increased resources to aviation system modernization—including federal air traffic control upgrades and airport infrastructure—while eliminating funding for the Essential Air Service program, raising concerns over rural air connectivity. The cuts to EAS mark a sharp turn in subsidy policy for smaller carriers.

2025-05-05T07:02:28.462763-07:00

Trump’s ‘Skinny’ Budget Boosts FAA Infrastructure Funding, Cuts Essential Air Service

Aviation Source

SAS Says Airspace Closures Cost Scandinavia 1.2 Million Seats in 2024 New data from SAS shows that Belarus, Russia and Ukraine airspace closures in 2024 wiped out more than 1.2 million departing seats from Scandinavia’s network, pressuring capacity and compelling the carrier to reroute flights around restricted corridors.

2025-05-04T19:02:40.034974-07:00

SAS Says Airspace Closures Cost Scandinavia 1.2 Million Seats in 2024

Australian Aviation

Construction starts on A$160m infrastructure and facilities upgrade at RAAF Base Darwin Works began in early April on a A$160m infrastructure and facilities upgrade at RAAF Base Darwin. The programme will reinforce runways, technical services and hardened shelters to boost the base’s operational capacity, safety and resilience amid rising regional security priorities.

2025-05-04T18:27:25.918496-07:00

Construction starts on A$160m infrastructure and facilities upgrade at RAAF Base Darwin

Aviation24

Finnair to Cancel 100 Flights on May 5 as IAU Strike Hits Helsinki Airport Finnair will cancel around 100 flights on May 5 after a four-hour industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union at Helsinki Airport, warning of widespread passenger disruption and operational knock-on effects at its primary hub.

2025-05-04T09:22:46.240514-07:00

Finnair to Cancel 100 Flights on May 5 as IAU Strike Hits Helsinki Airport

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American Airlines Sues City of Chicago, Accusing O’Hare of Favoring United’s Hub Ambitions American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, alleging city officials colluded with United Airlines to tilt Chicago O’Hare’s growth plans in United’s favor. American claims the operator approved a scheme to shift gates and traffic rights, threatening its hub status at O’Hare.

2025-05-03T05:13:39.146591-07:00

American Airlines Sues City of Chicago, Accusing O’Hare of Favoring United’s Hub Ambitions

Unmanned Airspace

Africa rolls out UTM initiatives as drone use surges With drone operations spanning delivery, surveys and medical logistics, African governments and technology providers are launching uncrewed traffic management (UTM) initiatives continent-wide. Through regional frameworks and pilot programs with leading UTM platforms, these collaborations aim to establish harmonized airspace oversight for the accelerating UAV sector.

2025-05-03T04:47:37.219099-07:00

Africa rolls out UTM initiatives as drone use surges

firstpost.com

European Airlines Bypass Pakistan Airspace Since April 30 Amid Regional Tensions Since April 30, Lufthansa, British Airways, LOT Polish, and ITA have discreetly rerouted flights to New Delhi and Bangkok to avoid Pakistani airspace, despite no official NOTAM. The precautionary diversions underscore airlines’ risk-averse response to regional security uncertainties following the recent Jammu & Kashmir attack.

2025-05-02T21:39:55.683424-07:00

European Airlines Bypass Pakistan Airspace Since April 30 Amid Regional Tensions

FreightWaves

JFK Air Cargo Terminal Adds Dedicated Cold Storage for Pharma and Perishables John F. Kennedy International Airport has commissioned new temperature-controlled storage facilities in its cargo terminal to accommodate pharmaceuticals and perishable goods, strengthening its capacity to handle high-value, time-sensitive shipments at America’s busiest international cargo hub.

2025-05-02T17:04:24.159152-07:00

JFK Air Cargo Terminal Adds Dedicated Cold Storage for Pharma and Perishables

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