Robert Pyne
FAA Funds New Systems to Prevent Runaway Airplane Accidents
The FAA’s 2025 runway-safety push adds RID in towers (74 live), Aerobahn at 26 more airports, cockpit UTA,…
Maribor Airport Welcomes First Charter Flight in Over a Year
Maribor Airport reopened to charter traffic in early 2025 but has no scheduled flights as of Aug 27,…
Aviation’s New Frontiers: Geopolitics and Ops Risks Reshape Valuations
Air China’s August 2025 Siberia diversion exposed how Russian airspace closures and rising cyber threats (CrowdStrike outage, GPS…
Birmingham Airport warns passengers: don’t travel without checking flights
An August 6, 2025 emergency landing of a Beechcraft King Air B200 closed Birmingham’s runway for six hours,…
Tunisia Sees Surge in Chinese Tourists; Direct Flights Crucial
Chinese arrivals in Tunisia rose to about 27,700 in early 2025 (15.3% growth), but no direct Tunis–China flights…
Delta flight from Orlando lands safely at RDU after mechanical issue reported
On August 24, 2025, Delta Flight 5823 reported a mechanical concern but landed safely at RDU at 1:21…
Moderate European Parties Reaping Political Costs Over Immigration Policies
Far-right advances in 2024–2025 pushed European moderates toward stricter migration policies anchored by the EU’s May 2024 Pact,…
Mother Pleads for Help as Korean‑Born Green Card Holder Detained
PhD student and green card holder Tae Heung "Will" Kim has been detained at SFO since July 21,…
Minister: Banning Cities From Prioritizing Refugees Is Discriminatory
The August 19, 2025 New Jersey ruling permits a § 1981 suit against blanket rental bans targeting immigrants,…
Bulgaria Tourism Booms in 2025: Schengen Entry and Airline Expansions Drive Growth
After joining Schengen by land on January 1, 2025, Bulgaria saw tourism growth—July arrivals rose 5.6% with over…
Volunteers Deliver Groceries to San Diego Families Afraid to Leave Home
Founded in January 2025, Somos Tías uses 70 volunteers to deliver weekly food to about 50 San Diego…
‘It’s Like One Day Everyone Left’: How Crackdowns Are Emptying U.S. Communities
The OBBBA (July 4, 2025) cuts benefits, expands detention—including indefinite family detention—and increases ICE funding to $45 billion,…
Russian skater who fled granted Polish citizenship, can now eye Olympics
Poland granted Vladimir Semirunniy citizenship on August 26, 2025, enabling his Olympic eligibility and unlocking full national team…
Cyprus Issues 21,000 Work Visas as Firms Import International Talent
Cyprus issued 21,000 work visas and 48,212 temporary permits (2023–2024) after reforms expanding sectors, launching an online platform,…
US Visa Uncertainty Upends Chinese Christian Families’ School Plans
The June 2025 proclamation and PRC staffing limits have halved consular processing in China and added vetting, including…