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JetBlue A320 halts climb to avoid near‑miss with US Air Force tanker off Curaçao; tanker transponder off

JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao to JFK halted its climb after crew reported a US Air Force tanker crossing directly ahead at roughly the same altitude, within 2–5 miles; controllers said the tanker’s transponder was off and it did not appear on radar. JetBlue reported the incident to federal authorities.

2025-12-14T08:38:04.511671-08:00

CNN

United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire

2025-12-13T11:36:42.243749-08:00

Reuters

TSA moves to terminate CBA covering 47,000 screeners and unveils new labor framework

2025-12-12T14:57:46.352157-08:00

Reuters

FAA opens review of Boeing’s redesigned crew‑alerting and synthetic AoA for 737 MAX 10

2025-12-12T07:02:09.227075-08:00

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JetBlue A320 halts climb to avoid near‑miss with US Air Force tanker off Curaçao; tanker transponder off JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao to JFK halted its climb after crew reported a US Air Force tanker crossing directly ahead at roughly the same altitude, within 2–5 miles; controllers said the tanker’s transponder was off and it did not appear on radar. JetBlue reported the incident to federal authorities.

2025-12-14T08:38:04.511671-08:00

JetBlue A320 halts climb to avoid near‑miss with US Air Force tanker off Curaçao; tanker transponder off

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Passenger sues American Airlines and SkyWest alleging assault by intoxicated traveler during takeoff roll Amber Craven has sued American Airlines and regional operator SkyWest, alleging negligence after an intoxicated passenger allegedly assaulted her during the aircraft's takeoff roll. The complaint claims the carriers failed to prevent and properly manage the onboard assault and seeks damages.

2025-12-14T07:25:01.056370-08:00

Passenger sues American Airlines and SkyWest alleging assault by intoxicated traveler during takeoff roll

Business Standard

IATA warns surge in GPS jamming and spoofing is threatening airline operations from Europe to India IATA warns that a sharp rise in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents is degrading navigation integrity across major airports from Europe to India, increasing GPS-loss events and forcing greater pilot vigilance. The airline body says interference — often linked to military activity — is projected to continue rising.

2025-12-13T22:49:04.265764-08:00

IATA warns surge in GPS jamming and spoofing is threatening airline operations from Europe to India

CNN

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United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire A Tokyo‑bound United Airlines Boeing 777‑200ER carrying 275 passengers and 15 crew returned to Washington Dulles after one engine lost power shortly after takeoff, sparking a small brush fire. The jet circled to burn off fuel and landed safely back at the airport.

2025-12-13T11:36:42.243749-08:00

United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United revives AI flight‑attendant scheduling plan amid contract talks, contradicting prior assurances United Airlines has revived a previously shelved plan to use AI to schedule flight attendants, contradicting earlier assurances to labor representatives and doing so amid active contract negotiations — a development that could affect bargaining dynamics and the pace of automation in airline operations.

2025-12-13T02:10:15.497731-08:00

United revives AI flight‑attendant scheduling plan amid contract talks, contradicting prior assurances

Reuters

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TSA moves to terminate CBA covering 47,000 screeners and unveils new labor framework The Transportation Security Administration has renewed efforts to terminate the 2024 collective bargaining agreement covering roughly 47,000 screeners — a move Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has formalized — and announced a new labor framework effective Jan. 11, 2026. The agency also suspended the union despite a federal judges recognition order.

2025-12-12T14:57:46.352157-08:00

TSA moves to terminate CBA covering 47,000 screeners and unveils new labor framework

AirForceTimes

NAVAIR and GAO flag rising V‑22 safety risks and data gaps as corrective actions are set NAVAIR's review confirms unresolved safety and readiness issues with the V‑22 Osprey, and a GAO audit found the aircraft's 'most serious' accident rate rose in FY2023–24 versus the prior eight‑year average while Marine Corps and Air Force fell short on safety data sharing. NAVAIR has outlined corrective actions.

2025-12-12T11:22:36.423310-08:00

NAVAIR and GAO flag rising V‑22 safety risks and data gaps as corrective actions are set

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Insurer Forecasts Aviation Insurance Rate Hikes in 2026 After Record 2025 Losses Insurers are forecasting aviation insurance rate increases in 2026 after 2025 produced record losses—the worst "big-loss" year for the sector in more than a decade. The forecasts reflect insurers' reassessment of underwriting performance and premium adequacy following last year's heavy claims.

2025-12-12T09:28:56.136025-08:00

Insurer Forecasts Aviation Insurance Rate Hikes in 2026 After Record 2025 Losses

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