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Computer Glitch Grounds Alaska Airlines Fleet: FAA Approves Emergency Stop- What Happened?

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Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Airlines faced a significant setback on Wednesday morning when it was forced to ground its entire U.S. fleet due to issues arising from a computer system upgrade. The Seattle-based airline revealed that the problem occurred during a system upgrade used for calculating weight and balance. As a result, the Federal Aviation Administration implemented a ground stop for all Alaska and Horizon flights at around 10:50 a.m. ET, causing disruptions for travelers. …

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Massive Attack: Ukraine Hits Two Russian Naval Vessels in Black Sea Fleet Showdown

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Sevastopol, Ukraine – An overnight attack on the Crimean port of Sevastopol resulted in significant damage to Russian naval vessels and facilities, Ukrainian officials reported today. The attack targeted two Russian amphibious landing ships, the Yamal and the Azov, along with a communications center, in a coordinated assault on the Black Sea Fleet. Despite the silence from Russian defense officials, Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev acknowledged the severity of the attack, deeming it the “most massive …

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