Jillian Gustafson
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National Air Disaster Foundation (NADF) was founded by air crash survivors and victims’ family members to raise the standards of aviation safety, security and survivability, and to support victims’ families.
Thoughts with the families of United Flight 553 - 53 years. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
United Air Lines Flight 553 - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thoughts with the families of United Flight 553 - 53 years. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_...
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The airline says all of its impacted A320-series jets are now updated following a software directive that disrupted travel for passengers around the world.
American Airlines says all Airbus jets grounded by global software issue are back in service
The airline says all of its impacted A320-series jets are now updated following a software directive that disrupted travel for passengers around the world.
www.kare11.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The airline says all of its impacted A320-series jets are now updated following a software directive that disrupted travel for passengers around the world.
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‘All 200 aircraft updated’: IndiGo completes A320 upgrade; safety checks continue | India News – The Times of India
IndiGo confirmed late on Saturday that all 200 aircraft in its A320-family fleet had been fully updated, becoming the first major Indian operator to complete the mandatory…
IndiGo confirmed late on Saturday that all 200 aircraft in its A320-family fleet had been fully updated, becoming the first major Indian operator to complete the mandatory…
‘All 200 aircraft updated’: IndiGo completes A320 upgrade; safety checks continue | India News – The Times of India
IndiGo confirmed late on Saturday that all 200 aircraft in its A320-family fleet had been fully updated, becoming the first major Indian operator to complete the mandatory enhancement. In a message posted on X, the airline said the work was “carefully coordinated” between engineering and operations teams and carried out with “minimal impact on customers’ journeys and zero cancellations”. It added that the entire fleet was now flying with the latest approved configuration, with routine monitoring continuing.Air India and Air India Express also reported rapid progress, with more than 90% of their affected aircraft upgraded by Saturday night.
dailyheadlinez.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
‘All 200 aircraft updated’: IndiGo completes A320 upgrade; safety checks continue | India News – The Times of India
IndiGo confirmed late on Saturday that all 200 aircraft in its A320-family fleet had been fully updated, becoming the first major Indian operator to complete the mandatory…
IndiGo confirmed late on Saturday that all 200 aircraft in its A320-family fleet had been fully updated, becoming the first major Indian operator to complete the mandatory…
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A320 planes are flown by a number of domestic and international airlines, and the required software update could lead to "operational disruptions to passengers and customers," according to Airbus. n.pr/4al27ct
Airbus calls for 'immediate' software upgrade to A320 aircraft
A320 planes are flown by a number of domestic and international airlines, and the required software update could lead to "operational disruptions to passengers and customers," according to Airbus.
n.pr
November 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A320 planes are flown by a number of domestic and international airlines, and the required software update could lead to "operational disruptions to passengers and customers," according to Airbus. n.pr/4al27ct
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Short thread on the Senate Subcommittee hearing today on how the shutdown affected flight safety. The whole thing can be found here.
I just rewatched it so you don't have to. Main point - this was pointless. Now, onto what was said & why it hardly mattered. /1 hozzl.com/p/youtubevid...
I just rewatched it so you don't have to. Main point - this was pointless. Now, onto what was said & why it hardly mattered. /1 hozzl.com/p/youtubevid...
Hozzl: CommerceRepublicans - Flying on Empty: How Shutdowns Threaten Air Safety, T
CommerceRepublicans released a new video. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tran...
hozzl.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Short thread on the Senate Subcommittee hearing today on how the shutdown affected flight safety. The whole thing can be found here.
I just rewatched it so you don't have to. Main point - this was pointless. Now, onto what was said & why it hardly mattered. /1 hozzl.com/p/youtubevid...
I just rewatched it so you don't have to. Main point - this was pointless. Now, onto what was said & why it hardly mattered. /1 hozzl.com/p/youtubevid...
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Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said on Monday it would take at least two months to reach initial findings and analyse the black box of a Turkish cargo plane that crashed in Georgia last week and left 20 soldiers dead.
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said on Monday it would take at least two months to reach initial findings and analyse the black box of a Turkish cargo plane that crashed in Georgia last week and left 20 soldiers dead.
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Nov 14th 1970 - Southern Airways Flight 932 crashed killing all 75 people on board. This included 37 members of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team, along with their coaching staff.
📽️📅 Depicted in We Are Marshall (2006)
📽️📅 Depicted in We Are Marshall (2006)
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Nov 14th 1970 - Southern Airways Flight 932 crashed killing all 75 people on board. This included 37 members of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team, along with their coaching staff.
📽️📅 Depicted in We Are Marshall (2006)
📽️📅 Depicted in We Are Marshall (2006)
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FINALLY!!!
Striking Boeing defense workers vote on new contract
Striking Boeing defense workers vote on new contract
Boeing's 3,200 defense unit workers voted on a new contract on Thursday.
cnb.cx
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
FINALLY!!!
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This should not be an issue.
Everyone who worked should get paid immediately.
The government has no excuse for dragging its feet on this.
Everyone who worked should get paid immediately.
The government has no excuse for dragging its feet on this.
The Transportation Secretary says air traffic controllers will be paid promptly as the government reopens. But after the last shutdown, in 2019, some controllers sued to get paid in full for overtime. n.pr/49jqYx0
Air traffic controllers promised fast shutdown pay, but they've been told that before
The Transportation Secretary says air traffic controllers will be paid promptly as the government reopens. But after the last shutdown, in 2019, some controllers sued to get paid in full for overtime.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This should not be an issue.
Everyone who worked should get paid immediately.
The government has no excuse for dragging its feet on this.
Everyone who worked should get paid immediately.
The government has no excuse for dragging its feet on this.
Thoughts with #flight587 families today en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America...
American Airlines Flight 587 - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Thoughts with #flight587 families today en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America...
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In 2018, then-Congressman Duffy voted for ADS-B waivers for the military in civilian airspace.
NextGen, the ATC upgrade, was part of the FAA plan under Buttigieg (& dated to 2003).
DCA is a federal airport. Congress wanted it busy, DOD wanted helo routes.
Duffy has lost the plot on what matters.
NextGen, the ATC upgrade, was part of the FAA plan under Buttigieg (& dated to 2003).
DCA is a federal airport. Congress wanted it busy, DOD wanted helo routes.
Duffy has lost the plot on what matters.
"Let's go over Pothole Pete's record" -- Hannity brought on Sean Duffy to attack Peter Buttigieg and blame him for his own failures
November 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
In 2018, then-Congressman Duffy voted for ADS-B waivers for the military in civilian airspace.
NextGen, the ATC upgrade, was part of the FAA plan under Buttigieg (& dated to 2003).
DCA is a federal airport. Congress wanted it busy, DOD wanted helo routes.
Duffy has lost the plot on what matters.
NextGen, the ATC upgrade, was part of the FAA plan under Buttigieg (& dated to 2003).
DCA is a federal airport. Congress wanted it busy, DOD wanted helo routes.
Duffy has lost the plot on what matters.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is completely in thrall to DOT.
The FAA Admin is nothing more than Sean Duffy’s assistant at this point.
He must be back in the office waiting for the boss to let him speak.
The FAA Admin is nothing more than Sean Duffy’s assistant at this point.
He must be back in the office waiting for the boss to let him speak.
Sean Duffy, the U.S. secretary of transportation, on Tuesday refused to say when he would roll back the restrictions on flights at 40 busy airports.
Duffy Won’t Give Timeline to Restore Flights as Shutdown Appears Near End
Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, instead stepped up his warnings of potential chaos in the air-travel system, saying some airlines could ground their fleets by this weekend if the government is not reopened.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The Federal Aviation Administration is completely in thrall to DOT.
The FAA Admin is nothing more than Sean Duffy’s assistant at this point.
He must be back in the office waiting for the boss to let him speak.
The FAA Admin is nothing more than Sean Duffy’s assistant at this point.
He must be back in the office waiting for the boss to let him speak.
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A mobile lounge carrying passengers crashed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing some damage to the terminal.
Mobile Lounge Crashes at Dulles Airport, Causing Injuries and Damage
More than a dozen people were hurt and will be evaluated at a hospital. Air travel has been hampered in recent days by the government shutdown.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A mobile lounge carrying passengers crashed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing some damage to the terminal.
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Before and after satellite images show the extent of damage after a UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky.
Photos show damage at Muhammad Ali International Airport after the UPS plane crash
www.usatoday.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Before and after satellite images show the extent of damage after a UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky.
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The incident, which took place Thursday, left the man with minor burns, Melbourne International Airport confirmed to NBC News.
Man catches fire at airport business lounge after power bank explodes in his pocket
The incident, which took place Thursday, left the man with minor burns, Melbourne International Airport confirmed to NBC News.
nbcnews.to
November 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The incident, which took place Thursday, left the man with minor burns, Melbourne International Airport confirmed to NBC News.
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One thing I hope folks are starting to understand is that ATC is a big complex issue. This is my latest on it, from Tuesday, and only a tiny part of what I’m researching about the history of politics & the FAA.
I’m glad we are talking about this.
leehamnews.com/2025/11/04/a...
I’m glad we are talking about this.
leehamnews.com/2025/11/04/a...
As ATC collapses, FAA modernization funding remains elusive - Leeham News and Analysis
By Colleen Mondor Nov. 4, 2025, © Leeham News: The US Air Traffic Control (ATC) system is melting down as the US federal government shutdown takes its toll on an already overstressed, understaffed, un...
leehamnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
One thing I hope folks are starting to understand is that ATC is a big complex issue. This is my latest on it, from Tuesday, and only a tiny part of what I’m researching about the history of politics & the FAA.
I’m glad we are talking about this.
leehamnews.com/2025/11/04/a...
I’m glad we are talking about this.
leehamnews.com/2025/11/04/a...
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SFO issues temporary ground stop Friday morning amid staffing shortages
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ca/42718/
The San Francisco International Airport has issued a temporary ground stop on arriving flights, airport officials said Friday…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ca/42718/
The San Francisco International Airport has issued a temporary ground stop on arriving flights, airport officials said Friday…
SFO issues temporary ground stop Friday morning amid staffing shortages - California News Beep
SAN FRANCISCO —
www.newsbeep.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
SFO issues temporary ground stop Friday morning amid staffing shortages
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ca/42718/
The San Francisco International Airport has issued a temporary ground stop on arriving flights, airport officials said Friday…
https://www.newsbeep.com/us-ca/42718/
The San Francisco International Airport has issued a temporary ground stop on arriving flights, airport officials said Friday…
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Check your flights through your carrier frequently. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Check your flights through your carrier frequently. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
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Capacity reductions at affected airports would start at 4%, rising to 5% Saturday and 6% Sunday, before hitting 10% next week.
International flights, for now, aren't involved.
International flights, for now, aren't involved.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Capacity reductions at affected airports would start at 4%, rising to 5% Saturday and 6% Sunday, before hitting 10% next week.
International flights, for now, aren't involved.
International flights, for now, aren't involved.
