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Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing for $10M, accuses maker of scapegoating crew after 737 MAX-9 door-plug blowout

The captain of Alaska Airlines flight AS1282 has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing, alleging the manufacturer attempted to scapegoat him and his crew after a midair door-plug blowout on a 737 MAX-9. The suit says Boeing sought to shift responsibility for damages from the fuselage failure.

2026-01-03T20:08:09.594810-08:00

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Canada evaluates expanding ADS‑B surveillance across national airspace

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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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

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Experts warn rising risk of falling space debris striking aircraft Experts warn the risk of falling space debris striking aircraft is rising, urging regulators and operators to reassess current response thresholds. Debate centres on whether authorities should respond to every object with ground‑impact potential or limit action to only very large pieces, as after the Long March event.

2026-01-04T08:11:37.168677-08:00

Experts warn rising risk of falling space debris striking aircraft

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

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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

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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

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Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing for $10M, accuses maker of scapegoating crew after 737 MAX-9 door-plug blowout The captain of Alaska Airlines flight AS1282 has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing, alleging the manufacturer attempted to scapegoat him and his crew after a midair door-plug blowout on a 737 MAX-9. The suit says Boeing sought to shift responsibility for damages from the fuselage failure.

2026-01-03T20:08:09.594810-08:00

Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing for $10M, accuses maker of scapegoating crew after 737 MAX-9 door-plug blowout

FlightGlobal

Buddha Air ATR‑72 (9N‑AMF) runway excursion at Bhadrapur on Flight 901; occupants evacuated, up to seven injured An ATR‑72-500 operated by Buddha Air as Flight 901 from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (9N‑AMF) veered off runway 10 during the landing roll at Bhadrapur Airport around 20:00 local time on 2 January. The 51 passengers and four crew evacuated; reports conflict on injuries—up to seven injured.

2026-01-03T11:54:06.350309-08:00

Buddha Air ATR‑72 (9N‑AMF) runway excursion at Bhadrapur on Flight 901; occupants evacuated, up to seven injured

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Alaska Airlines captain sues Boeing for $10M, accuses maker of scapegoating crew after 737 MAX-9 door-plug blowout

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

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