Aviation News - 2026-09-30

Israel-Bound Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilots Fight

A dramatic cockpit emergency sent Flydubai flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverting to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after reports of a violent altercation between the pilots and emergency signals from the aircraft. The jet landed safely, and officials said the incident was not believed to be a hijacking. Read more

Pierpont CTC breaks ground on new Aviation education facility at North Central WV Airport

Pierpont Community & Technical College has broken ground on a 65,000-square-foot aviation education facility at North Central West Virginia Airport. The project is aimed at expanding the school’s aviation maintenance technology program, giving more future technicians room to train for careers keeping aircraft safe, airworthy, and ready to fly. Read more

Flight cancellations hit 4-year high: Here are the worst airports, and tips for avoiding travel woes

Travelers are facing a rougher year in the skies, with 2026 flight cancellations reportedly up 15% from last year and reaching a four-year high. East Coast airports are seeing some of the biggest headaches, making smart planning, flexible connections, and early monitoring more important for passengers hoping to avoid disruption. Read more