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FAA requires secondary barriers on new U.S. jets from Aug 25, 2026

Newly delivered U.S. commercial airplanes must have a secondary flight deck barrier from August 25, 2026, but aircraft already in service require no retrofit.

American Airlines Begins Using New Cockpit Barricade for Pilot Bathroom Breaks

FAA Proposes $165K Fine Against Alaska Airlines for Intoxicated Passenger Violations

The FAA has proposed a $165,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines for allegedly allowing intoxicated passengers to board 11 flights between February 2024 and February 2025

EL AL Boeing 777 Pilots Report Low Fuel to JFK ATC: 'We Don't Have Fuel and Cannot Go Around'

EL AL flight LY19, a Boeing 777-200ER from Tel Aviv, approached JFK on May 20, 2026, with low fuel. Pilots failed to declare emergency status initially, telling ATC 'we don't have fuel and cannot go around' only after being asked to increase speed