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List of 30 airlines still flying in Russian airspace
Airlines and passengers that still fly over Russia have been warned that the skies are “completely unsafe” by the president of Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky deemed Russian airspace to be unsafe in a warning to airlines ahead of…
Trump to Canada: No More Airliner Sales to US Unless You Build Them Here
The trade squabbles between the United States and Canada continue. Canada's economy is heavily dependent on the United States, and the Canadians also live comfortably under America's defense umbrella, but some of Canada's governing clique seem not…
Korea Tourism Organization, United Airlines celebrate new Newark-Incheon route
The Korea Tourism Organization's (KTO) New York office and United Airlines on Friday marked the launch of a new nonstop route between Newark and Incheon — the only such route currently offered by a U.S. carrier — in a welcome event at…
EU Ends Border 'Safety Valve' as Airlines Warn of More Delays
The training wheels are off – Brussels now finds out whether Europe's airports can actually stay upright. A policy that let countries temporarily switch off parts of the EU's Entry-Exit System (EES) during periods of heavy demand lapsed on…
American Airlines passenger restrained with zip ties, duct tape after mid-flight outburst
An American Airlines flight travelling from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark in the United States made an unexpected stop in Baltimore after a passenger became disruptive and violent during the flight, according to CBS News. Witnesses said the man had…
Google AI Helps Cut Contrail Climate Warming 40% in Latest Trial
Google's AI has found a way to successfully cut climate warming from airplane contrails over the Pacific Ocean in a new trial. After using AI-based predictions and open-source contrail models, Google's systems helped pilots avoid pockets of humid…
Massachusetts food truck owner struggling with increased fuel costs: 'I'm just taking it on the chin right now'
Millions of Americans are paying record prices at the pump this Labor Day, with higher fuel costs putting pressure on drivers, businesses and consumers alike. 'On average, Americans are paying the highest prices at the pump that we've ever seen for…
Is it safe to travel to Indonesia? Latest travel advice after volcano erupts
A huge volcanic eruption has disrupted flights for more than 270,000 passengers in Indonesia. The powerful eruption at Mount Anak Krakatau forced the closure of eight Indonesian airports, including two serving the capital Jakarta, Indonesia's…
Cathay, Google expand AI trial to curb climate-warming contrails
Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding trials of artificial intelligence technology designed to help aircraft avoid climate-warming contrails, after an initial test showed an estimated 40 percent reduction in their warming impact. SCROLL TO…
Ryanair urges extension of flexibility after 'shambolic' EES introduction
Sep 7, 202610:58 GMT by Phil Davies Ryanair is urging Brussels to extend the flexibility of the EU Entry-Exit System (EES) introduction throughout the winter. The no-frills airline called on the European Commission to extend the derogation of the…
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IndiGo turns 20, celebrating the moments behind every journey
For a generation of Indian travellers, taking a flight was once less of a routine decision and more of an occasion. A holiday could involve months of planning, while a work trip often meant choosing between long hours on the road or an overnight…
List of US planes that have crashed in 2026
The crash of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane at Miami International Airport that killed at least five people has renewed attention on aviation safety in the United States. The September 6 incident is among a number of high-profile aviation…
Ryanair calls on EU to act after 'shambles' causes huge summer passenger delays
Ryanair has called on the EU Commission to extend the Entry/Exit System (EES) exemption until next April in a bid to ease passenger congestion. The exemption, which expired on Sunday, allowed Member States to temporarily suspend EES to prevent…
Cathay Pacific, Google expand AI trials to cut climate-warming aircraft contrails
Cathay Pacific (0293) and Google said on Monday they were expanding trials of an AI-powered technology designed to help cut climate-warming aircraft contrails. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Here are more details from a joint statement from the…
Trump says 'we worked long and hard' one day after 9/11 in latest dubious claim
President Donald Trump has routinely tried to put himself in the middle of the story of New York City's recovery after September 11, 2001 — despite no evidence showing he was at Ground Zero in the wake of the terror attacks or marshaled…
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