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Dallas Air Traffic Outage Sparks Nationwide Flight Chaos, FAA Investigates System Failure

Dallas Air Traffic Outage Sparks Nationwide Flight Chaos, FAA Investigates System Failure

Dallas Air Traffic Outage Sparks Nationwide Flight Chaos, FAA Investigates System Failure A catastrophic air traffic equipment outage centered at the Dallas TRACON facility on Friday plunged air travel across the United States into disarray, leading to the closure of Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) for several hours. The widespread system failure triggered emergency procedures and cascading delays that impacted at least 20 major U.S. airspaces, including bustling hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, New York,…

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Air Canada Operations Grind to a Halt as Flight Attendants Strike Begins, Stranding Thousands

Air Canada Operations Grind to a Halt as Flight Attendants Strike Begins, Stranding Thousands

Air Canada Operations Grind to a Halt as Flight Attendants Strike Begins, Stranding Thousands Air Canada has suspended all operations as over 10,000 of its flight attendants initiated a strike early Saturday, August 16, 2025, after last-minute contract talks failed. The walkout, confirmed by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), leaves travelers worldwide stranded amidst the peak summer travel season. The bitter dispute escalated after the union rejected the airline’s request for government-directed arbitration, which would have prevented the…

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Moscow Airports Resume Operations After Weekend Drone Attacks, Ukraine Reports Casualties

Moscow Airports Resume Operations After Weekend Drone Attacks, Ukraine Reports Casualties

Moscow Airports Resume Operations After Weekend Drone Attacks, Ukraine Reports Casualties Moscow’s major airports have returned to normal operations following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks over the weekend that caused widespread flight disruptions. Russian officials reported that more than 230 Ukrainian drones were intercepted since Saturday morning, with 27 downed over the capital region. The attacks led to the temporary closure of Moscow’s four main airports and the cancellation or redirection of over 130 flights. Russia’s Association of Tour…

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Indonesian Volcano Triggers Major Flight Disruptions, Highest Alert Level

Indonesian Volcano Triggers Major Flight Disruptions, Highest Alert Level

Indonesian Volcano Triggers Major Flight Disruptions, Highest Alert Level Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted, sending ash plumes up to 16,400 feet (5,000 meters) and triggering the highest volcanic alert level. The eruption caused significant disruption to air travel, with numerous flight cancellations affecting Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Labuan Bajo Airport, impacting airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand and affecting routes to Australia, Malaysia, India, China, and Singapore. The eruption’s ash cloud, reaching altitudes…

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