Jim Grey
Eurocontrol Urges Expanded Use of CPDLC Text Messaging in ATC
Eurocontrol urged faster adoption of CPDLC on November 6, 2025, arguing text clearances cut errors, save time, and…
FAA Bans Private Jets at 12 Major US Airports Over Staffing Shortages
Facing an air traffic controller shortage worsened by the government shutdown, the FAA barred private jets from 12…
Post-Shutdown Flight Cancellations Persist as Staffing Strains Mount
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to mandate phased flight cuts at 40 major hubs, reducing schedules…
Ottawa Mass Murder Victims’ Family Appeals to IRCC for Help
After the March 2024 Barrhaven killings, survivor Dhanushka Wickramasinghe’s compassionate permanent residency was "approved in principle" but not…
Australia Replaces MD111 with New Student Visa Directive
From 14 November 2025, MD115 introduces a three-tier processing system for Student visa subclass 500, adding a slowest…
Britain’s Airports Face Organised Drone Threat, Regulator Warns
(BELGIUM) Britain’s aviation regulator warned that airports face ongoing, organised drone attacks that could trigger fresh airspace disruption…
Independent Analyses Contradict DHS Deportation Claims Since January
Independent data challenge DHS assertions that deportations surged and mostly involved criminals. TRAC counts ~272,000 removals in FY2024;…
Ottawa urged to grant EI to hurricane-affected foreign workers
Advocates ask Ottawa to allow short-term work permits and EI access for Jamaican seasonal workers stranded after Hurricane…
Quebec Plans 45,000 Annual Immigration Cap for 2026–29
Quebec caps permanent immigration at 45,000 yearly (2026–2029), sets temporary-resident targets, ends the PEQ, and requires spoken French…
Air Traffic Controller Pay in 2025: Realistic Salaries and Overtime
Controller pay varies by facility, experience, and shift premiums. Federal median was $144,580 in May 2024; base bands…
Delayed Visa Integrity Fee Pending: State Dept. and DHS Coordination
Although the $250 Visa Integrity Fee was enacted July 4, 2025, there is no start date as of…
American Airlines Faces Ongoing Cancellations as Shutdown Persists
American canceled about 220 flights as FAA-ordered 10% cuts at 40 airports strained schedules. Waivers and automatic refunds…
Florida Expands E-Verify Mandate to All Private Employers in 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, Florida’s HB 955 requires all private employers to use E-Verify for new hires, enforces…
Charleston International Airport Sees Cancellations Grow Amid Shutdown
Charleston flights were disrupted November 10 amid the 41-day federal shutdown; the FAA cut capacity at major hubs,…
Culinary Education as a Visa Pathway for Bangladeshi Talent
Bangladesh’s culinary schools produce about 8,000 graduates yearly; 30–40% secure overseas hospitality roles. International certifications, internships, and placement…