‘100 Passengers vs 1 Karen’ Drama On Plane Divides The Internet: “I’m With Karen” "100 passengers vs 1 Karen" Bored Panda · Oct 7, 2025
Is Burbank Airport Shutting Down? Air Traffic Control Chaos Sparks Massive Flight Delays Burbank Airport experiences massive flight delays amid air traffic control staffing problems, prompting shutdown fears among passengers. International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025
No air traffic control crew at busy LA airport amid government shutdown staffing crunch Air traffic to the Hollywood Burbank airport would be remotely managed for six hours on Monday night causing delays for travellers The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025
Several airports experience delays as air traffic controllers go without pay during government shutdown Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned about stressed-out air traffic controllers, with some calling out sick amid the ongoing government shutdown The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
US skydiving instructor found dead after apparently falling without parachute Authorities say federal aviation agency to investigate incident after also rescuing instructor’s student from tree The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2025
Weekend Round-Up: Tesla's Cybertrucks Hit Las Vegas, Nissan Recalls Leaf EVs And More The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the tech and auto industry. From Tesla Inc. making headlines with its Cybertrucks in Las Vegas to Nissan Motor Co. recalling its Leaf EVs, there’s a lot to catch up on. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week. Benzinga · Oct 5, 2025
I’ve spent three weeks testing the DJI Mini 5 Pro — and it sets a new gold standard for mini drones The DJI Mini 5 Pro improves on its predecessor by introducing a 1-inch sensor, LiDAR for better obstacle avoidance, better wind resistance, and more. Tom’s Guide · Oct 3, 2025
Air Traffic Blunder? Two Delta Jets SLAM Together at LaGuardia Airport, With a Wing Ripping Into the Cockpit Window Two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, shattering a cockpit window and injuring a flight attendant, prompting an FAA investigation into ground safety at one of America's busiest airports. International Business Times UK · Oct 2, 2025
Amazon's Prime Air Drones Crash in Arizona; FAA Investigation Underway Amazon's Prime Air delivery drones crashed in Arizona as it flew away from a fulfillment center, and the FAA is already on top of it. International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025
Two Delta Air Jets Collide During Taxiing At LaGuardia Airport, 1 Flight Attendant Injured Two regional Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) jets collided with one another while taxiing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, leaving one flight attendant injured. Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025
Boeing Reportedly Designing Successor to Troubled 737 Max Aircraft Boeing is quietly developing a new single-aisle jet to replace the troubled 737 Max amid ongoing safety concerns. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025
Walmart has surpassed 300,000 drone deliveries. Exec says it is ‘just the start’ The retail giant’s plans to offer drone deliveries at 100 stores “is just the start,” said Greg Cathey, touting Walmart’s partnership with Alphabet’s Wing. Fortune · Oct 1, 2025
US Government Shutdown Explained: Who Gets Paid and Who Misses Out? The US federal government has shut down after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of employees without pay while members of Congress continue receiving salaries. International Business Times UK · Oct 1, 2025
Joby Aviation Just Scored Another Air Taxi Win. Should You Buy JOBY Stock Here? Joby Aviation has just announced a new strategic partnership. Barchart · Oct 1, 2025
Digital Camera World · Oct 1, 2025 Drone weight rules are about to change – if you thought you could get away without registering at 250g, think again! All drone users face a change in the rules as the UK's Civil Aviation Authority's weight restriction drops from 250g (8.8oz) to just 100g (3.5oz)
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Planes ‘come within 100ft of colliding after air traffic controllers distracted’ Investigators say a crash was only prevented when San Diego airport's automated tracking system alerted the controller to a potential collision
Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025 FAA Faces Furlough Of 11,000 Employees, Airlines Warn Of Delays Amid Shutdown Threat The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Tuesday that over 11,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees could face furloughs if government funding lapses. This potential furlough represents about a quarter of the FAA’s workforce.
Axios · Sep 30, 2025 Travelers and air traffic controllers may face disruptions in a government shutdown Millions of travelers could experience flight delays and airport disruptions if the government shuts down.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 Distracted controllers allowed planes to come dangerously close on a San Diego runway, NTSB says Investigators say that a private jet came within 100 feet of crashing into a Southwest Airlines plane on a runway in San Diego two years ago because the air traffic controllers in the tower got distracted
Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025 Boeing In Preliminary Stages To Develop 737 Max Successor: Report Aerospace giant Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new single-aisle aircraft to replace the 737 Max Jet.
inkl · Sep 30, 2025 U11MINI 4K: A small drone with big ambitions In the past few years, drones have moved from novelty gadgets to tools for creativity, exploration, and even work. Photographers and filmmakers rely on them for cinematic sweeps; travellers use them to document journeys; hobbyists enjoy the sheer thrill of flight. But there’s always been a trade-off: either you carry…
Benzinga · Sep 27, 2025 Ted Cruz Pushes Trump To Raise Pilot Retirement Age To 67 — Airline Union Warns Of Safety Risks The debate over how long airline pilots should be allowed to fly is heating up again. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is pressing President Donald Trump to support a global change that would raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from 65 to 67.
TechRadar · Sep 27, 2025 Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro really a legal nightmare? Here's what the world's big drone regulators told me The DJI Mini 5 Pro has caused a lot of confusion and debate this week over its weight and what that means for how you can fly it –here are the answers from the world's biggest drone regulators.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Air Force probing mysterious ‘incident’ involving flying craft near Area 51, report says The Air Force is investigating a September 23 incident involving a Creech AFB aircraft near Area 51
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Atlanta forfeits $37.5M in airport funds after refusing to agree to Trump's DEI ban Atlanta’s airport has forfeited $37.5 million in federal grants after refusing to disavow diversity, equity, and inclusion programs