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Rise in US aircraft parts smuggling into Russia, bypassing sanctions
Three people were charged in Ohio last month with illegally exporting aircraft components from the US to Russia. ADVERTISEMENT Russian…
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People ‘bounced off the roof’ of a plane that dropped during flight
This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying. ADVERTISEMENT As officials investigate…
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Meet the 5%: What it’s like to be a woman in the aviation industry
One pilot says she finds it detrimental to progress when female passengers give her over-enthusiastic praise because she is a…
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Frustrated by flight delays? Airports think AI might be the answer
Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines.…
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Seat up, blind open, lights dimmed: Airline safety rules explained
Do you really have to turn ‘flight mode’ on before takeoff? We asked the experts. ADVERTISEMENT From celebrity appearances to…
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Brussels asks airlines to agree on standard luggage sizes
The European Commission has asked airlines to standardise their luggage sizes in order to make things simpler for travellers. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Flight times could be cut with these new turnaround techniques
Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines.…
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Where are Russian private jet owners flying under travel sanctions?
Russian private jet owners are switching the French Riviera and the Seychelles for Dubai and Turkey. ADVERTISEMENT In the two…
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This European airline is introducing child-free zones
Corendon is the first European carrier to offer this service, following the lead of some international carriers like AirAsia. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Are carbon passports needed to restrain frequent flyers?
Flying could soon be limited by personal carbon allowances, report warns. ADVERTISEMENT Overtourism, carbon-spewing flights and climate breakdown: travel is…
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