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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.The New York Times - 2d -
Airport expansion puts the government on the flight path to years of trouble and strife
On top of the added levels of noise and air pollution, there’s the non-trivial matter of demolishing hundreds of homes, diverting several waterways and rerouting a long stretch of the M25. Ladies ...The Guardian - 21h -
U.S. officials restrict helicopter flights near D.C. airport after deadly collision
The deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., prompted concerns over crowded airspace. Gregory Feith, a former senior investigator with the NTSB, tells "The Daily Report" that the tragedy "has ...CBS News - 2d -
Regional jet carrying 64, military helicopter on training flight collide near Reagan National Airport
A regional jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night as it approached Reagan National Airport. The flight was en route from Wichita, ...The Hill - 4d -
U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth
In a major speech, the country’s top finance official pushed for faster economic growth, and supported a long-debated expansion at the London airport.The New York Times - 4d -
India, China to Resume Direct Flights After Nearly Five Years
It was the latest thaw in relations between the two countries, whose troops were involved in deadly skirmishes high in the Himalayas in 2020.The New York Times - 5d -
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India and China agree to resume direct flights for first time in five years
The development is the latest sign of thaw in diplomatic relations between the world’s two most populous nations. India and China have agreed in principle to resume direct flights between the two ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trouble Sleeping? Even If You’re Happy at Work, Your Job May Be to Blame, a 10-Year Study Reveals
People with desk jobs are 37 percent likelier to have trouble sleeping. Here’s how to improve those odds.Inc. - 6d -
Ruben Amorim: I would put 63-year-old on bench instead of Marcus Rashford
Manchester United’s head coach has frozen out forward Amorim says veteran goalkeeping coach a bench option Ruben Amorim said he would rather name his 63-year-old goalkeeper coach as a substitute ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria resume after 13 years
Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria have resumed after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to DamascusABC News - Jan. 23 -
Crypto execs see clear path for U.S. to pass regulation this year as Trump fuels market hype
The CEOs of Coinbase, Binance and Circle told CNBC they see a clearer path toward getting concrete laws for the crypto industry.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport
Government could also give the go-ahead to development of Luton to allow more passengersFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Airlines cancel flights and Houston airports close ahead of storm
Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Pakistan launches security operation after surge in violence and sectarian strife
Officials say Pakistani security forces launched an operation targeting militants in a restive northwestern district bordering Afghanistan following a surge in attacks and sectarian strifeABC News - Jan. 20 -
Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Man who rammed gate near White House in attempt to overthrow government is sentenced to 8 years
A man who rammed a U-Haul truck into a gate near the White House with aspirations of overthrowing the government was sentenced to eight years in prison.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk
Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Airlines turn to incoming government to resolve Ireland’s airport cap row
Industry hopes Dublin will resolve a long-running dispute caused by local planning restrictionsFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Jimmy Anderson to put Lancashire before England with new one-year deal
County season ‘takes precedence’ over coaching role ECB’s Gould calls on ICC to support Afghan women’s team Jimmy Anderson has said turning out for Lancashire will take precedence over any ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Ryanair calls for airport alcohol limit amid jump in in-flight disruptions
Airline demands passengers be limited to two drinks on the ground as it pursues suit against customer behind diversionFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Trump's talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert
President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics. Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
4 injured after Delta flight aborts takeoff at Atlanta airport
Approximately 200 passengers evacuated the plane through emergency slides and some were seen running through the snow, away from the aircraft.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high
Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
TSA highlights ‘10 Best Catches’ at airport checkpoints last year
The Transportation Security Authority (TSA) recently released a video highlighting the “10 best catches” of prohibited items found at airport security in 2024. “While most people are dropping their ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
United flight clipped by another jet at Chicago's O'Hare airport
A United Airlines jet was clipped by another jet while they were taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday. According to an emailed ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
JetBlue passenger accused of opening door as flight starts at Logan Airport
A passenger on a JetBlue flight opened an emergency exit door and deployed the slide while the plane was taxiing at Logan Airport Tuesday night, the FAA said.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime
The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Party time at Damascus airport as international flights resume
First direct flight from Doha in 13 years touches down amid hopes SyrianAir fleet can be restored if sanctions are lifted. International flights resumed at Damascus airport on Tuesday for the first ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
2 bodies found in landing gear of JetBlue flight at Fort Lauderdale airport
Florida law enforcement officials launched an investigation after two bodies were found late Monday in the landing gear area of a JetBlue aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Flames Should Put Claim In For 23-Year-Old Winger Waived By Kings
It may be unlikely the Calgary Flames would land him but franchise should have claim in for winger Arthur KaliyevYahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
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Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability
Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Syria to resume international flights at Damascus airport
First commercial flights since overthrow of Assad regime to begin from Tuesday, aviation chief says. Syria’s main airport in Damascus is to resume international flights after commercial trips were ...The Guardian - Jan. 4
