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News: Top Headlines
Growing Tensions as Hundreds Take Shelter at Madrid Airport
Roughly 400 homeless people sleep at the Madrid hub each night amid tensions and conflict.
TSA Updates Approved Items List for Carry-On on U.S. Flights
The new policy, part of a broader modernization effort at U.S. airports, allows travelers to bring previously restricted items.
European Setback for China's C919: Certification Delayed
EASA announces C919 certification will take "between three and six years," derailing COMAC’s hopes for a 2025 green light.
JetBlue's New Transatlantic Routes from Boston
JetBlue continues its rapid transatlantic expansion today by launching new nonstop seasonal service from Boston.
Boeing Settles 737 MAX Safety Fraud Case for US$1.1BN
A deal between the DOJ and Boeing will save the aerospace behemoth from criminal prosecution for two 737 MAX fatal crashes.
Opinion
Disruption Fallout: Traffic Drops at Newark Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing a sharp decline in passenger demand and traffic after ATC woes.
This Week in Aviation History
5/22/1906: Wright Brothers' “Flying Machine” Patent
Today, in 1906, the Wright brothers were granted U.S. Patent 821,393 for their "Flying Machine."
Analysis
Explained: P2F Conversions, Breathing New Life into Old Wings
Passenger-to-freighter conversions represent a tested strategy to meet the increasing needs of global air cargo.
Media
Airways June 2025 Issue
As Thai Airways celebrates 65 years of excellence, the cover of this issue stands as a tribute to its legacy in aviation. Since its founding in 1960, Thai Airways has been a proud ambassador of Thailand, seamlessly blending tradition with world-class service. Get your copy of the June 2025 issue of Airways Magazine today!