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Canada evaluates expanding ADS‑B surveillance across national airspace

Canada is evaluating an expansion of ADS‑B surveillance across its airspace, examining options to extend continuous aircraft tracking through additional ground sites and/or space‑based services. The review will shape ATC coverage, regulatory requirements and potential avionics retrofit timelines for operators.

2026-01-04T16:15:01.084913-08:00

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EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

2026-01-04T10:38:47.052931-08:00

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Massive radio interference shuts Athens FIR; hundreds of flights cancelled and diverted

2026-01-04T02:58:40.963137-08:00

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Venezuelan strikes and FAA airspace warnings strand Caribbean travelers; carriers scramble to restore service

2026-01-04T00:44:33.140033-08:00

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Canada evaluates expanding ADS‑B surveillance across national airspace Canada is evaluating an expansion of ADS‑B surveillance across its airspace, examining options to extend continuous aircraft tracking through additional ground sites and/or space‑based services. The review will shape ATC coverage, regulatory requirements and potential avionics retrofit timelines for operators.

2026-01-04T16:15:01.084913-08:00

Canada evaluates expanding ADS‑B surveillance across national airspace

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EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace EASA has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators not to operate within Venezuelan airspace and urging carriers to avoid flights through the country. The agency recommends rerouting affected services and updating operational flight plans and briefings until further guidance is issued.

2026-01-04T10:38:47.052931-08:00

EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

Reuters

KLM cancels 124 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol as heavy snow and weekend disruptions pile up KLM canceled 124 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol on Monday after intense snowfall and reduced runway capacity; over the weekend the carrier had grounded about 295 flights as snow, ice and Venezuela airspace restrictions compounded operational disruption. Forecasters expect up to 5cm of fresh snow in parts of the Netherlands.

2026-01-04T05:24:04.754098-08:00

KLM cancels 124 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol as heavy snow and weekend disruptions pile up

Reuters

Ryanair hub Bergamo halts flights after landing guidance system fault and low visibility, thousands stranded Bergamo Orio al Serio, Ryanair's Milan hub, halted operations Saturday evening after a fault in the airport's landing guidance system compounded by poor visibility, leaving thousands of passengers stranded overnight. Airport teams worked overnight to restore the navigational aid and resume services.

2026-01-04T02:58:41.277362-08:00

Ryanair hub Bergamo halts flights after landing guidance system fault and low visibility, thousands stranded

Reuters

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Massive radio interference shuts Athens FIR; hundreds of flights cancelled and diverted A massive radio interference and telephone communication failure in the Athens Flight Information Region on January 4, 2026, knocked out nearly all ATC frequencies, briefly closing Greek airspace and forcing hundreds of cancellations, diversions and widespread delays. Hellenic authorities deployed a special aircraft to investigate while gradually restoring services.

2026-01-04T02:58:40.963137-08:00

Massive radio interference shuts Athens FIR; hundreds of flights cancelled and diverted

CNBC

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Venezuelan strikes and FAA airspace warnings strand Caribbean travelers; carriers scramble to restore service Strikes in Venezuela and subsequent U.S. aviation alerts disrupted Caribbean air traffic, canceling flights at airports serving Puerto Rico, Aruba and the U.S. Virgin Islands and leaving tens of thousands stranded. After the FAA lifted temporary airspace restrictions, carriers including American, KLM and Avianca added capacity and resumed routes.

2026-01-04T00:44:33.140033-08:00

Venezuelan strikes and FAA airspace warnings strand Caribbean travelers; carriers scramble to restore service

CNBC

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US strikes in Venezuela trigger widespread Caribbean flight disruption; JetBlue cancels 21% of schedule Following reported U.S. strikes and helicopter operations in Venezuela, hundreds of Caribbean flights were canceled or delayed — JetBlue scrubbed 209 flights (21% of its planned schedule) and delayed 263 (26%). Copa, LATAM and KLM adjusted or suspended services as airports and FAA restrictions affected routes.

2026-01-03T05:48:11.522151-08:00

US strikes in Venezuela trigger widespread Caribbean flight disruption; JetBlue cancels 21% of schedule

Flying Magazine

FEMA awards $250M for counter‑UAS systems to secure World Cup venues FEMA will deploy $250 million to equip World Cup venues with counter‑UAS systems to detect, track, identify and mitigate unmanned aerial threats during one of the world’s largest sporting events. The funding targets sensor deployments and response capabilities across stadiums and surrounding airspace.

2026-01-03T05:07:15.400566-08:00

FEMA awards $250M for counter‑UAS systems to secure World Cup venues

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Canada evaluates expanding ADS‑B surveillance across national airspace

EASA issues Conflict Zone Information Bulletin advising operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

Massive radio interference shuts Athens FIR; hundreds of flights cancelled and diverted

Venezuelan strikes and FAA airspace warnings strand Caribbean travelers; carriers scramble to restore service

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