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United Airlines pilots reported GPS interference near Los Angeles early Friday, according to AirLive. The source and cause of the disruption have not been independently confirmed, leaving open whether the event reflects localized signal interference or another navigation-system anomaly.
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United Airlines pilots reported GPS interference near Los Angeles early Friday, according to AirLive. The source and cause of the disruption have not been independently confirmed, leaving open whether the event reflects localized signal interference or another navigation-system anomaly.
Edinburgh Airport has appointed Mark Johnston as chief executive as it prepares to advance a £500 million expansion project. The leadership change comes as the Scottish airport plans a major increase in infrastructure capacity and prepares for the project’s execution.
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A strengthening Atlantic nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Northeast, particularly New England, through the weekend. American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways issued travel waivers for eligible routes, while disruptions remained limited as of Friday morning.
SATS is piloting autonomous cargo vehicles carrying up to 800 kilograms between Changi terminals and freight forwarders’ warehouses, while Singapore Airlines and DHL Express renew an agreement covering five Boeing 777 freighters. SIA will continue providing crews and maintenance for DHL’s Singapore-based intercontinental network.
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An AAIB report says a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 conducted three windshear escape maneuvers and was repeatedly diverted during Storm Amy before landing at Manchester with 363 kilograms of fuel. The investigation also identified a breakdown in air traffic control communications that left the aircraft circling during the serious incident.
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended scheduled flights from Addis Ababa to Mekelle, Axum and Shire in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region after Tigrayan forces reportedly took control of Mekelle airport. The disruption underscores renewed security risks and threatens air access to a region already facing instability and constrained essential services.
Muan International Airport is expected to remain closed through the second half of 2027, extending the disruption to airport operations and regional connectivity. The prolonged closure will require airlines, passengers and other aviation stakeholders to plan around the facility’s continued unavailability.
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Ethiopian Airlines suspended service to Mekelle, Axum and Shire after regional forces seized Mekelle Airport amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia. The cancellations underscore the immediate operational impact of deteriorating security conditions on air connectivity to Tigray.
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