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• JetBlue pilot calls Air Force near-miss 'outrageous' after tanker crosses flight path - JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided mid-air collision with U.S. Air Force tanker near Venezuela, forcing evasive action during climb.
• Airline passenger attempted to open plane door in mid-air, authorities say - A passenger on a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong was arrested this week after trying to open a door on the aircraft mid-flight, officials said.
• New cockpit audio reveals chaos as off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot tried to shut engines off mid-flight - New cockpit audio reveals tense moments as former Alaska Airlines pilot on mushrooms tried shutting down engines mid-flight, forcing emergency Portland landing.
• US deploys fighter jets to Gulf of Venezuela in closest known approach yet, amid rising tension - Two U.S. fighter jets conducted a 30-minute training flight over waters north of Venezuela, marking increased military activity in the region.
• Hot debate about 'nightmare' plane passenger erupts after man brews espresso at 35,000 feet - A viral TikTok shows a passenger making fresh espresso on a commercial flight using a portable brewing device, sparking mixed reactions about in-flight etiquette.
• Solar water platforms may solve a major air taxi hurdle - AutoFlight's zero-carbon floating vertiport uses solar power to charge eVTOL aircraft while supporting emergency response, tourism, and marine energy maintenance.
• FAA investigates airlines for potential flight cut compliance violations during government shutdown - The FAA is launching an investigation into airline protocol during the shutdown, threatening $75,000 fines per violation and giving carriers 30 days to prove compliance.
• Holiday travel privacy risks and how to stay safe - Travel companies share passenger data with third parties during holidays, but travelers can protect themselves by removing data from broker sites and using aliases.
• Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade - MH370 mystery continues as new search launches for missing Malaysia Airlines flight that vanished in 2014 with 239 passengers and crew aboard Boeing 777.
• New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID - The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.