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United Airlines fuel dump confirmed after lavatory malfunction on October 1, 2025. On October 1, 2025 a United Airlines Boeing 767 operating from Manchester dumped about 33,000 pounds of fuel over England and returned to Manchester Airport following a lavatory…

Greek air traffic controllers staged a 24-hour strike on October 1, 2025, disrupting flights across the country. On October 1, 2025, Greece’s air traffic controllers launched a nationwide 24-hour strike that led to delays at Athens International Airport (IATA: ATH,…

Alaska Airlines has removed its new first-class glassware after reports of fragile glasses cracking during service. The carrier says it will revert to the previous service items in its first-class cabins while it reviews safer options. Reports from both crew…

France warns operators to steer clear of Pakistani airspace near Kashmir after recent military activity and a ceasefire in May 2025. On May 2025, a short but intense conflict in the Kashmir region ended with a ceasefire; since then, Paris…

Wizz Air Barcelona could gain a new base once Barcelona-El Prat’s third runway is complete, the airline said on September 30, 2025. On September 30, 2025, Wizz Air confirmed it is studying a base at Barcelona-El Prat Airport pending completion…

Airports Council International (ACI) World now expects global air passenger traffic to reach 9.8 billion in 2025. In its World Airport Traffic Report released on September 30, 2025, ACI World projected 2025 passenger volumes at 9.8 billion, up nearly 4%…

American Airlines is bringing mainline comfort to its regional flights to make short hops feel a bit more like the mainline experience. On September 30, 2025 American Airlines announced a targeted initiative to upgrade its regional service, saying the American…

Viasat-3 Flight 2 (Viasat-3 F2) has arrived at Cape Canaveral ahead of a late‑October launch. Viasat’s ultra-high-capacity satellite, ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (Viasat-3 F2), arrived at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on September 30 after a cross-country ferry from Los Angeles…

FAA has started a phased rollout to centralize flight alerts and modernize how pilots and operators receive NOTAMs. The FAA NOTAM system entered its first deployment phase on September 30, 2025, as the agency moves to consolidate flight information into…

US airlines are warning travelers they could face major delays and cancellations if a government shutdown begins on October 1, 2025. Airlines say a federal government shutdown next month threatens core airport services and could ripple across the US aviation…