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Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant

A passenger who violently attacked an American Airlines flight attendant during a mid‑air incident avoided jail after accepting a plea deal, resolving criminal charges tied to the onboard assault. The outcome closes the criminal case while spotlighting in‑flight crew safety and legal deterrence.

2026-01-21T04:11:07.931058-08:00

Reuters

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A

2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00

Associated Press

Former Canadian flight attendant charged with posing as pilot to obtain hundreds of free U.S. flights

2026-01-20T22:17:52.529604-08:00

FlightGlobal

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

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Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant A passenger who violently attacked an American Airlines flight attendant during a mid‑air incident avoided jail after accepting a plea deal, resolving criminal charges tied to the onboard assault. The outcome closes the criminal case while spotlighting in‑flight crew safety and legal deterrence.

2026-01-21T04:11:07.931058-08:00

Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant

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Former Canadian flight attendant charged with posing as pilot to obtain hundreds of free U.S. flights A former Canadian flight attendant is charged with impersonating a commercial pilot and active cabin crew to obtain hundreds of free flights on three U.S. carriers in four years; prosecutors say he sought to sit in an extra cockpit seat and faces up to 25 years in prison.

2026-01-20T22:17:52.529604-08:00

Former Canadian flight attendant charged with posing as pilot to obtain hundreds of free U.S. flights

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Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews on Jan. 21 after crew identified a minor electrical issue while en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos. President Trump transferred to a C-32A (USAF Boeing 757) and completed the trip following the precautionary landing.

2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns The FAA is exploring arrangements under which U.S. cellular providers would contribute to financing roughly $4.5 billion to upgrade tens of thousands of aircraft radio altimeters, according to recently released meeting memos. The moves aim to mitigate operational risks from 5G C-band deployments that can interfere with altimeter signals.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

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EVA Air suspends Boeing 777 captain after alleged physical altercation with first officer at LAX EVA Air has suspended the captain of a Boeing 777 pending an internal and regulatory investigation after the pilot allegedly struck the first officer during taxi at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident occurred before departure on a Taipei‑bound flight and prompted immediate airline action.

2026-01-20T16:17:02.198286-08:00

EVA Air suspends Boeing 777 captain after alleged physical altercation with first officer at LAX

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FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises The FAA is warning pilots to expect increasing airspace disruptions, reroutes and NOTAMs as US orbital launch activity grows, citing recent mishaps — including a 2025 SpaceX explosion — that have forced urgent closures and operational changes over launch ranges and adjacent air routes.

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

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Air Antilles faces funding shortfall, risks suspension of operations Air Antilles faces a funding shortfall that could force suspension of operations unless new financing or emergency support is secured. The shortfall threatens continuation of the carrier's regional services and raises immediate questions about continuity of flights, staff retention and contractual obligations.

2026-01-20T11:37:03.128684-08:00

Air Antilles faces funding shortfall, risks suspension of operations

Washington Post

Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay Reporters hosted a live chat answering whether Transportation Security Administration officers and air-traffic personnel are being paid during the government shutdown. The session addressed who is designated 'excepted', what unpaid status means in practice, and how pay uncertainty could affect airport screening and ATC operations.

2026-01-20T10:39:19.181718-08:00

Are TSA and air-traffic employees being paid? Live-chat answers on shutdown pay

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Passenger avoids jail after violent mid‑air assault on American Airlines flight attendant

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; president completes trip on C-32A

Former Canadian flight attendant charged with posing as pilot to obtain hundreds of free U.S. flights

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

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