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Report: FAA Shut Down El Paso Airspace for Military C-UAS Testing

The FAA on Wednesday morning abruptly lifted a temporary flight restriction (TFR) for airspace in El Paso, Texas, which officials said came as a surprise to local government officials, airport leadership, and air traffic controllers (ATCs), including those at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center. “There is no threat to commercial aviation,” the agency

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FAA Closes El Paso Airspace For 10 Days, Grounds All Flights

FAA Closes El Paso Airspace For 10 Days, Grounds All Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a 10-day shutdown of the airspace surrounding El Paso International Airport (KELP), effectively halting all commercial, cargo, and general aviation traffic through late Feb. 20. According to the Associated Press, a notice posted on the agency’s website cites “special security reasons” for the temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), but

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Does a Low Flying Complaint Automatically Equal an FAA Violation?

Does a Low Flying Complaint Automatically Equal an FAA Violation?

Question: Does the FAA have a definition of what constitutes “careless or reckless operation?” In ground school we learned about a student pilot who was accused of [that] by someone who lives near the airport because he allegedly flew too low when he was coming in for a landing. Answer: From your description this sounds

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Best Aviation Headsets | FLYING Magazine

A great aviation headset does more than block noise. It reduces fatigue, improves communication clarity, and makes long flights more comfortable. Below are the best active noise-reduction aviation headsets. “” Bose A30 Best overall blend of comfort, audio clarity, and premium ANR for frequent flyers Top-tier sound quality and noise reduction Comfortable for long legs,

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Air India to open premium ‘Maharaja Lounge’ in New Delhi

Air India has is set to open a new lounge at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. The ‘Maharaja Lounge’ as it is known, incorporates elements of the airline’s current branding. It will be open to guests travelling in Business and First Class, Gold and Platinum Maharaja Club and eligible Star Alliance members

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Qantas' regional lounge refresh programme gets underway

Qantas’ regional lounge refresh programme gets underway

A major refresh of Qantas’ regional lounge network is underway, with upgrades set to commence for seven lounges across Australia over the coming weeks. The upgrades are part of the Flying Kangaroo’s multi-million-dollar regional lounge investment, which will deliver improved comfort, upgraded amenities and a more contemporary design for customers travelling through some of its

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Korean Air launches generative AI chatbot

Korean Air launches generative AI chatbot

Korean Air has launched the “Korean Air AI Chatbot,” a new generative AI-based service integrated directly into its website and mobile app. Powered by generative AI and trained on extensive datasets, including airline regulations and operational policies, the new chatbot goes beyond traditional, scripted responses. Instead, it analyses customer intent in real time to provide

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Gatwick opens engineering apprenticeship roles for 2026 start

Gatwick opens engineering apprenticeship roles for 2026 start

Applications have opened for London Gatwick Airport’s apprenticeship programme, offering aspiring engineers the opportunity to launch their careers in a live airport environment. For the August 2026 intake, the airport is recruiting three ‘Electro/Mechanical’ apprentices and one ‘Heavy Vehicle’ apprentice. Successful candidates will work at the heart of the world’s busiest single-runway airport, gaining hands-on

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