This Week

Recent developments from the past 7 days

US Navy MQ-4C Triton Drone Spotted Near Venezuela Airspace, Raising Safety Concerns

US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone seen near Venezuela's Maiquetía FIR with intermittent transponder use, heightening Caribbean civil aviation safety concerns

Dec 22, 20253 min
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US Navy MQ-4C Triton Drone Spotted Near Venezuela Airspace, Raising Safety Concerns
SAFETY

Why Did Near-Misses Force US Military to Use Transponders Over Curaçao?

Netherlands raises air safety concerns after two near-misses over Curaçao, prompting the US military to activate transponders, boosting Caribbean

Dec 22, 20253 min
Air SafetyTranspondersMilitary AviationCuraçaoNetherlands
Why Did Near-Misses Force US Military to Use Transponders Over Curaçao?
SAFETY

Will China's New Civil Aviation Law Revision Finally End Flight Delays?

Chinese lawmakers are reviewing a Civil Aviation Law revision to combat persistent flight delays by mandating airlines and airports to improve capacity

Dec 22, 20253 min
China AviationAir Passenger RightsCivil Aviation LawFlight Delay RegulationCAAC
Will China's New Civil Aviation Law Revision Finally End Flight Delays?
REGULATORY

KLM and Delta Face $200,000 Lawsuit Over Alleged Bed Bug Infestation

[KLM](https://www.klm.com) and [Delta Air Lines](https://www.delta.com) face a federal lawsuit for $200,000 after a Virginia family alleged a bed bug

Dec 22, 20253 min
KLMDelta Air LinesBed BugsAviation LawsuitCabin Hygiene
KLM and Delta Face $200,000 Lawsuit Over Alleged Bed Bug Infestation
AIRLINES

Air Peace and Overland Airways Relaunch Daily Ibadan-Abuja Flights: Why Now?

Air Peace and Overland Airways respond to renewed passenger demand by resuming daily Ibadan-Abuja flights on December 24, 2025, significantly boosting

Dec 22, 20252 min
Air PeaceOverland AirwaysIbadan AirportAbuja FlightsNigerian Aviation
Air Peace and Overland Airways Relaunch Daily Ibadan-Abuja Flights: Why Now?
AIRLINES

Did a Corpse Board EasyJet Flight from Málaga to Gatwick?

EasyJet faces intense scrutiny after passengers on a Málaga-Gatwick flight alleged a deceased woman was smuggled aboard using a 'fit to fly' certificate,

Dec 21, 20253 min
EasyJetAviation SafetyFit to FlyMálaga AirportLondon Gatwick
Did a Corpse Board EasyJet Flight from Málaga to Gatwick?
AIRLINES

Why is All Nippon Airways Partnering with Kansai Nerolac for a Paint Campaign?

[All Nippon Airways](https://www.ana.co.jp) partnered with [Kansai Nerolac](https://www.kansai-nerolac.com) for the 'Sorakash' campaign, offering free

Dec 21, 20253 min
All Nippon AirwaysKansai NerolacIndia-Japan AviationAirline MarketingSkytrax 5-Star
Why is All Nippon Airways Partnering with Kansai Nerolac for a Paint Campaign?
BUSINESS

Hawaiian Airlines Drops Sydney-Honolulu Return Flights to $849 for Boxing Day Sale

Hawaiian Airlines has released discounted Sydney to Honolulu return flights starting at $849, leveraging peak season demand with a limited-time Boxing Day

Dec 21, 20253 min
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Hawaiian Airlines Drops Sydney-Honolulu Return Flights to $849 for Boxing Day Sale
AIRLINES

Key Bidder Quits Pakistan International Airlines Privatization Race: What

[Pakistan International Airlines](https://www.piac.com.pk) privatization faced a setback as Fauji Fertiliser withdrew, leaving three bidders to submit

Dec 21, 20252 min
PIA PrivatizationFauji FertiliserPakistan AviationAirline InvestmentAirblue
Key Bidder Quits Pakistan International Airlines Privatization Race: What
BUSINESS

Costa Rica Airport Project Pauses for Pre-Columbian Treasure Recovery

The [DGAC](https://www.dgac.go.cr) will recover over 1,000 pre-Columbian artifacts from the Palmar Sur de Osa airport site, ensuring cultural preservation

Dec 21, 20253 min
Costa RicaDGACAirport DevelopmentPalmar Sur de OsaArchaeology
Costa Rica Airport Project Pauses for Pre-Columbian Treasure Recovery
AIRPORTS

Pilot Reports 'Silver Canister' Near Piper Wingtip; ATC Jokes on Unidentified Object.

A Piper pilot reported a silver canister UAP near his wingtip over Rhode Island, prompting an unusual ATC exchange and highlighting the challenge of

Dec 21, 20252 min
UFOUAPAir Traffic ControlPiperRhode Island
Pilot Reports 'Silver Canister' Near Piper Wingtip; ATC Jokes on Unidentified Object.
UAPS

India's 1,700-Aircraft Order Faces Pilot Shortage Crisis: Can Training Keep Pace?

DGCA-approved training capacity is insufficient for India's massive 1,700-aircraft fleet expansion, requiring 30,000 new pilots to prevent an operational

Dec 21, 20253 min
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India's 1,700-Aircraft Order Faces Pilot Shortage Crisis: Can Training Keep Pace?
BUSINESS

Why Air India is Halting Non-Stop Bengaluru and Mumbai to San Francisco Flights

Air India is discontinuing non-stop services from Bengaluru and Mumbai to San Francisco from March 1 due to airspace costs, shifting capacity to Delhi and

Dec 21, 20253 min
Air IndiaSan FranciscoBengaluru AirportMumbai AirportAirspace Restrictions
Why Air India is Halting Non-Stop Bengaluru and Mumbai to San Francisco Flights
AIRLINES

Why Did NORAD F-16s Intercept a Civilian Aircraft Over Palm Beach?

The FAA reports a civilian aircraft violated the Palm Beach Temporary Flight Restriction; NORAD F-16s intercepted the plane, demonstrating rapid national

Dec 21, 20252 min
Aviation SecurityTemporary Flight RestrictionNORADF-16 Fighting FalconGeneral Aviation
Why Did NORAD F-16s Intercept a Civilian Aircraft Over Palm Beach?
REGULATORY

Maldivian Airbus A330-200 Non-Stop Flights Connect Melbourne to South Asia

Maldivian launches non-stop [Airbus A330-200](https://www.airbus.com) flights from Melbourne to Malé, meeting surging South Asian travel demand and

Dec 21, 20253 min
MaldivianAirbus A330Melbourne AirportWestern Sydney InternationalSouth Asia Routes
Maldivian Airbus A330-200 Non-Stop Flights Connect Melbourne to South Asia
BUSINESS

Air India Found Its Lost Boeing 737 After 13 Years With a $120,000 Parking Bill

Air India located a Boeing 737-200 abandoned at Kolkata Airport since 2012, paying a nearly 10 million rupee fine, highlighting a major asset management

Dec 21, 20254 min
Air IndiaBoeing 737-200Aircraft MaintenanceAviation RegulationAirport Operations
Air India Found Its Lost Boeing 737 After 13 Years With a $120,000 Parking Bill
AIRLINES

United's Polaris Wine Investment Forces Delta and American to Escalate Champagne War

United Airlines' Polaris wine investment created a competitive gap, forcing Delta and American to escalate the business class champagne war with

Dec 21, 20253 min
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United's Polaris Wine Investment Forces Delta and American to Escalate Champagne War
AIRLINES

Will American Airlines AAdvantage Loyalty Points Be Harder To Earn?

American Airlines is adjusting the AAdvantage program's Loyalty Points structure, making it harder for many travelers to achieve elite status, which could

Dec 21, 20253 min
American AirlinesAAdvantageLoyalty ProgramCommercial AviationElite Status
Will American Airlines AAdvantage Loyalty Points Be Harder To Earn?
AIRLINES

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Unlocks Up To 30% Award Rebate on Regional Flights

Cathay Pacific is offering Asia Miles members up to a 30% award rebate on select regional flights for early 2026 travel, aiming to boost passenger load

Dec 21, 20253 min
Cathay PacificAsia MilesAward RebateFrequent Flyer ProgramCommercial Aviation
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Unlocks Up To 30% Award Rebate on Regional Flights
AIRLINES

Why did American Airlines end AAdvantage miles earning on Basic Economy?

[American Airlines](https://www.aa.com) ended AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Point earning on Basic Economy tickets (effective Dec. 17, 2025), pushing

Dec 21, 20253 min
American AirlinesAAdvantageBasic EconomyLoyalty ProgramFrequent Flyer
Why did American Airlines end AAdvantage miles earning on Basic Economy?
AIRLINES