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Business - Financial Times
Ryanair warns of fewer flights next summer due to Boeing aircraft delays
Airlines are increasingly frustrated by the global shortage of new planesOctober 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Nut bans unlikely to help allergic air passengers, say specialists
The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Air conditioning will be major driver of electricity demand, says IEA
Higher temperatures and rising incomes could boost power demand coming from home cooling units by 280% by 2050October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Air India flight escorted by Singapore fighter jets after latest hoax bomb threat
The Air India flight landed at Changi Airport after being escorted by air force F-15SG jets, in what was the third threat to the national carrier in recent days. Singapore’s air force mobilised two ...October 16 - India -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping 128 Jewish Passengers From Boarding Flight
The Transportation Department said the fine is the largest it has issued against an airline for civil-rights violations.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Why didn't Dwight Howard return to Lakers after 2020 title? He and Jeanie Buss clear the air
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss appeared on Dwight Howard's podcast and said the team could've won more NBA titles if Howard and others had stayed after the 2020 championship.October 15 -
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Top stories - CBS News
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Air India plane makes emergency landing in Canada after bomb threat
Abrupt landing comes a day after flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi after a false bomb threat. An Air India plane bound for Chicago has made an abrupt landing in the Arctic city ...October 15 - India -
World - CBS News
Turbulence on Air Canada flight sends food flying around the cabin
Air Canada says nobody was hurt, but "moderate turbulence" on one of its flights from Vancouver to Singapore did make a mess of a passenger mealtime.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Israel grapples with shortage of air defence missiles
Also in today’s newsletter, Nvidia share price hits new record and tensions rise on the Korean peninsulaOctober 15 - Israel -
Tech - VentureBeat
League of Legends World Championship will air in IMAX Wanda theaters in China
The League of Legends 2024 World Championship will be shown via IMAX in the Wanda chain of theaters in China.October 15 - China -
Business - Financial Times
Israel races to supply anti-missile shield
Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defencesOctober 15 - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Lebanon says 21 killed in air strike in country’s north
The rare strike in northern Lebanon hit a residential building in a predominantly Christian village.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
US election briefing: Harris airs clips of her opponent while Trump hosts a ‘musical-fest’
In duelling Pennsylvania appearances, the Republican nominee swayed to songs on stage, after Harris called his behaviour ‘unstable and unhinged’. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - ABC News
Sending a THAAD air defense system to Israel adds to strain on US Army forces
U.S. Army leaders say the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel and roughly 100 soldiers to operate it will add to strains on the Army’s air defense forcesOctober 14 - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Why US is sending troops, prized air defense system to Israel
The U.S. announced this week a major new air defense system for Israel, along with the deployment of 100 American troops to operate it in the country, in a development that will bolster Israeli ...October 14 - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Delta cancels meal service on more than 200 flights over food safety issue
Delta scrapped meal service from hundreds of flights over weekend due to safety issue at food production facility.October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Delta pauses hot meal service on dozens of Detroit flights citing 'food safety issue' at caterer
Delta Air Lines had to suspend hot meal service on more than 200 flights out of its Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport hub over the past several days because of a “food safety issue.”October 14 -
World - The Guardian
US intervention points to growing concerns over Israel’s air defences
After Hezbollah drone strike, any tit-for-tat strikes with Iran could pose a bigger problem still for Israel’s defences. Middle East crisis – live updates As Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah ...October 14 - Israel -
Tech - Wired
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.October 14 - Florida -
World - The Wall Street Journal
China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan
The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.October 14 - China -
Business - Financial Times
Israel widens Lebanon campaign with air strike on northern village
Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by HizbollahOctober 14 - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Space stocks rise after SpaceX captures booster in fifth Starship flight test
For the first time, SpaceX used mechanical arms dubbed “chopsticks” on the launch tower to capture the Starship rocket booster.October 14 - SpaceX -
World - ABC News
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation.October 14 - China -
World - The Guardian
Delta ex-flight attendant files lawsuit alleging retaliation, sexual harassment
Attorneys for Aryasp Nejat, fired in August, argue he is ‘one of the latest casualties’ of airline’s anti-union campaign. A former flight attendant at Delta Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the ...October 14 -
World - ABC News
China is holding large-scale naval and air force exercises circling Taiwan and outlying islands
China is holding large-scale naval and air force exercises circling Taiwan and outlying islandsOctober 13 - China -
Business - CNBC
Delta pauses hot meal service on dozens of Detroit flights citing 'food safety issue' at caterer
Delta said its caterer "immediately shut down hot food production" and then suspended operations from the Detroit facility.October 14 -
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Business - The Wall Street Journal
SpaceX's Starship Cleared for New Test Flight
The FAA said requirements have been met for the next launch. The company has criticized the length of reviews.October 12 - SpaceX