American narrow-body aircraft family produced by Boeing
WestJet flight attendants have ended their strike after CUPE 8125 and the airline have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes more pre‑ and post‑flight work and raises pay. The deal will go to a ratification vote; WestJet cancelled hundreds of flights and said about 250,000 travellers were affected over the long weekend.
Airservices Australia reports ongoing delays at major airports amid a shortage of air-traffic controllers. Officials say delays have reduced slightly year-on-year, but disruption remains a risk as the workforce faces high demand and rostering challenges.
Investigators say a No. 2 engine fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, shattering a window and injuring a passenger. The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki; ultrasonic inspections showed prior bird strikes and engine parts remain under investigation.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed after landing gear failed to deploy at Muan International Airport. Investigators found bird-strike traces in engines and the plane’s black boxes stopped four minutes before impact. Authorities accuse seven officials of falsifying statements about localizers; the incident remains the deadliest in Korea since 1997.
Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything has premiered at Telluride, documenting the weeks before her 2023 prison reporting. The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes and her husband as cameras track her life before imprisonment. Critics note the film blends reality and performance; audiences are unsettled by her demeanor and the film’s secrecy.
United Airlines has accelerated its Starlink installation across its fleet, with real-time tracking showing progress and hubs varying in coverage. The company plans full fleet outfitting by end-2027 and is offering loyalty-status matches to boost sign-ups amid a competitive WiFi market.
Airlines are grappling with rising jet-fuel costs that are pushing up fares and compressing profits even as demand remains strong. Industry leaders warn premiums and route cuts may become more common while passengers keep booking amid high prices.
A 25-year-old passenger has been detained on a terrorism-threat charge after a United Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Newark returned to Las Vegas following a report of a threatening text on board. No injuries are reported as authorities review the incident.