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2025's Top Airlines and Airports for Punctuality

Originally Published 6 days ago — by CNN

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In 2025, Istanbul Airport was recognized as the most punctual airport globally, while Qatar Airways was named the best airline, demonstrating resilience amidst geopolitical and weather challenges. Other top performers include Santiago Airport, Panama's Tocumen, and airlines like Aeroméxico and Delta, highlighting improvements in on-time performance across various regions.

American Airlines Pilot Reveals $35,000 Biweekly Salary, Sparks Debate

Originally Published 19 days ago — by Yahoo Finance

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Source: Yahoo Finance

A pilot's salary share on social media revealed an annual income of nearly $458,000, highlighting the high earnings possible in the aviation industry, especially for top-tier pilots, despite average salaries being much lower. The post sparked debate about pilots' compensation, skills, and responsibilities.

Garmin Autoland Safely Lands Plane in Colorado During Emergency

Originally Published 19 days ago — by Aviation International News

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The Garmin Autoland system was successfully activated for the first time in-service on a King Air B200 after a loss of pressurization, automatically navigating and landing the aircraft at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, demonstrating the system's operational reliability in an emergency situation.

US government admits negligence in deadly Washington mid-air collision

Originally Published 24 days ago — by AP News

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The US government admitted responsibility in a 2025 helicopter-plane collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67, citing errors by an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot, marking the deadliest crash on US soil in over two decades, with ongoing lawsuits and investigations highlighting contributing factors and procedural failures.

US Admits Liability in Deadly Army-Plane Collision Over Washington

Originally Published 25 days ago — by CNBC

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The U.S. government has admitted liability for a deadly collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River on January 29, 2025, which resulted in 67 fatalities, marking the worst U.S. air disaster since 2001, and leading to new restrictions on helicopter flights near Reagan Washington National Airport.

Wright Brothers Day Celebrates 122 Years of Flight and History

Originally Published 25 days ago — by The White House (.gov)

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The article celebrates Wright Brothers Day, honoring Orville and Wilbur Wright's pioneering achievement in powered flight in 1903, and highlights ongoing American advancements in aviation technology, safety, and exploration, emphasizing the nation's commitment to innovation and reaching new heights.