A Delta Air Lines pilot called a LaGuardia controller an “idiot” during a weather-related delay on July 30, 2025, due to unsatisfactory communication about flight statuses. This incident, alongside a similar situation at JFK, highlights the importance of professional dialogue and coordination between pilots and air traffic control to ensure safety and efficiency in high-volume airspaces.
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A WestJet Boeing 737-800 experienced a right main gear collapse while landing at Sint Maarten on September 7th, causing the right engine to scrape the runway. No injuries were reported, and the incident was recorded on video, sparking reactions and discussions within the aviation community.
Delta Air Lines experienced two in-flight emergencies in separate incidents. Flight DL161, an Airbus A350, returned to Amsterdam shortly after departure due to a pneumatic system malfunction. A different Delta flight, DL183, encountered a hydraulic failure approaching New York, resulting in manual landing gear extension and emergency response coordination.