A strong Nor’easter on September 26 caused 445 flight cancellations and over 100,000 power outages in the US Northeast. Flooding and evacuations affected New Jersey, with states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey.
Cathay Pacific and Google will expand their AI trial to reduce aircraft contrails starting in September 2026. The trial uses AI to optimize flight factors influencing contrail formation.
FAAN will introduce V-Pass facial recognition technology at all Nigerian domestic airports starting July 2026. The rollout targets better passenger identification, enhanced security, and more efficient boarding.