United Airlines IT Glitch Resolved, Flights Resume After Grounding Issues
United Airlines experienced a disruptive IT malfunction that forced the grounding of flights across major US airports, prompting widespread travel delays. After persistent technical difficulties, the airline resolved the issue and resumed its flight operations, restoring normal service. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the carrier’s system management.
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Delta Won't Use Your Data For AI Ticket Pricing, But Privacy Questions Linger
bgr - Delta claims that it won't use personal information when setting prices with the help of AI, but that doesn't explain how it plans to set dynamic prices.
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Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 Will Soon Let You Tour Jurassic World
Cameron Koch / gamespot - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will add the islands of Jurassic World very soon, perfect for those who want to view dinosaurs from a safe distance where nothing could possibly go wrong.The Jurassic World: Archipelago DLC will add the Muertes Archipelago …
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Air Canada to change how Aeroplan points are earned in 2026
Bradly Shankar / mobilesyrup - Air Canada will overhaul its Aeroplan loyalty program next year. Starting on January 1, 2026, customers on Canada’s largest airline will begin earning Aeroplan points based on dollars spent, versus distance travelled. On that same date, Air Canada will al…
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US Proposes to Expand Delivery Drone Flights
PYMNTS / pymnts - The Trump administration has proposed a rule to significantly expand drone operations, which could alter America’s shopping habits, boosting retailers like Walmart and Amazon as they expand into delivering consumer packages by autonomous aircraft. [contac…
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UAV Destinus acquires Daedalean in $225M deal to boost AI capabilities
Cate Lawrence / tech - Destinus Group today announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean, a leader in aviation AI solutions, for CHF 180 million (approximately $225 million) in a combined ca...
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Joby, L3Harris partner on hybrid defense craft that can be piloted or autonomous
cnbc - The partnership brings together Joby's hybrid vertical take-off and landing, or VTOL, aircraft and L3's expertise in military systems.
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UK radar fault disrupts airport operations causing flight mayhem
A critical radar malfunction in the UK’s air traffic control system left major airports scrambling, resulting in widespread flight delays and cancellations. Authorities worked frantically to troubleshoot the glitch as passengers faced chaotic travel disruptions amid the technical failure.
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Insta360 spin-off Antigravity is making a drone that can record 360-degree video
Mat Smith / engadget - Insta360 has decided to spin out its own drone company, Antigravity, allowing it to operate independently. The new sub-brand is now developing an as-yet-unnamed drone that can record 360-degree video, similar to Insta360's X camera series.Details are curr…
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Flights grounded as Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot hit by cyberattack
Zack Whittaker / techcrunch - Russian prosecutor said it opened a criminal investigation into the cyberattack targeting Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia.
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Russian Flight Disaster Amid Sanctions Impact
A commercial aircraft in Russia crashed under challenging conditions amid persistent sanctions, further straining the nation’s aviation sector. With nearly 50 passengers feared dead, officials are urgently probing into the mishap as safety and maintenance issues come under renewed scrutiny amid an industry already battered by international pressures.
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Thai fighter jets hit Cambodian border amid escalating tensions
Thai F-16s have struck targets in Cambodia amid a long-standing border dispute. The aerial assault highlights renewed regional friction and military brinkmanship along the contentious border, leaving onlookers to wonder if diplomacy is truly in the flight plan this time around.
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Air India incident: Conflicting reports on Boeing fuel control safety
Conflicting narratives have emerged following an Air India jet incident. One report dismisses any issues with the fuel control locking mechanism across Boeing fleets, while another details a critical ten‐second timeline gap during a near-disaster, prompting uneasy industry debates over aviation safety protocols and system reliability.
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Alaska Airlines Flights Resume After IT Outage. What to Do if You Were Affected
Omar Gallaga / cnet - The outage affected Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flights for several hours on Sunday.
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Delta is using AI to charge some people more for tickets than others
Chris Smith / bgr - We’re now deep into the AI era, where its use is expanding into all sorts of aspects of life. It’s not just about talking to …The post Delta is using AI to charge some people more for tickets than others appeared first on BGR.
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Delta revises profit target as consumer demand rebounds sharply
Delta Air Lines has reinstated its 2025 profit target following a notable recovery in consumer demand and a more stable flight booking outlook. This renewed confidence comes amid ongoing industry turbulence and signals a cautious optimism among airline executives.
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Qantas data breach compromises millions of customers' details
Qantas is reeling from a significant cyber breach that compromised sensitive data of up to six million customers by infiltrating a third-party platform. The airline has begun notifying affected users amidst growing concerns about data security and the robustness of its external partnerships.
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TSA to finally end its dumb shoe removal policy for airport security
Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - A key pillar of post-9/11 airport security theater may finally be going away. Multiple outlets are reporting that the Transportation Security Administration will start allowing passengers at a few select airports to keep their shoes on while going through…
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Qantas Breach Comprises Data of Up to 6 Million Customers
Danni Santana / cnet - The cyber incident was discovered on Monday and is under investigation, according to the airline.
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Australian airline Qantas reveals data theft impacting six million customers
Simon Sharwood / theregister - Frequent flyers’ info takes flight Australian airline Qantas on Wednesday revealed it fell victim to a cyberattack that saw information describing six million customers stolen.…
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