American tech company tracking real-time and historical flight data
Infantino has steered a record 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada and Mexico, logging extensive travel and attendance figures. The event has drawn praise for scale and unity, while drawing scrutiny over costs, security and geopolitical tensions.
A string of recent in-flight incidents and airport disruptions has highlighted concerns over passenger safety. A Qantas flight was diverted to Tahiti after an unruly passenger attempted to walk off mid-flight, while other carriers reported separate episodes involving calls to authorities and on-board disruptions. The incidents have spurred debates about airline security and enforcement.
The National Weather Service has issued warnings as a potent storm system moves through the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast. Forecasters have warned of damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes, with power outages and flight disruptions already reported. Authorities are advising residents to monitor updates as storms unfold.
A Pacific Aerospace P750XL has crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport, Missouri, on Sunday, June 14, killing the pilot and 11 passengers. Emergency crews have extinguished a post‑crash fire and the NTSB and FAA have opened an investigation. Officials say weather does not appear to be a factor.
Since late June, civil aviation has faced several safety scares: a JetBlue A321 has reported a collision with a drone near JFK and landed safely; a United and a helicopter pilot have reported near-misses with unmanned aircraft near Newark and Manhattan; Delta 1076 reported a firework strike during descent into Chicago Midway; and LOT Polish Airlines flight 155 emitted a false hijack transponder code and was escorted to Burgas before authorities blamed a transponder error.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the June 14 skydiving crash near Butler Memorial Airport. Investigators say there were no pre-crash mechanical malfunctions or engine failures and the aircraft met weight and balance limits. GoPro footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Kalshi has launched biotech contracts tied to drug trial outcomes in partnership with AppliedXL, enabling investors to bet on regulatory decisions. The move aims to offer continuously updated probabilities from trial data, while regulators warn of potential market manipulation and insider trading. The pilot includes safety safeguards and a focus on disclosure.