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Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say

Western officials are investigating whether devices planted at shipping hubs in Europe may have been a test run by Russian operatives for placing them on planes bound for the U.S.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Russia behind plot to plant bombs on cargo planes, Western official says

Russia sent incendiary devices to DHL hubs in Germany and the UK in a plot to strike at DHL planes bound for U.S. and Canada, Western official says

Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo plane by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

World - ABC News - October 21

Western officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary packages on cargo planes

Western security officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary devices in packages on cargo planes bound for North America, including one that caught fire at a courier hub in Germany ...

World - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Cargo On-Time Rates Are Dismal. Two Shipowners Have a Plan to Fix That.

In a new alliance, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are aiming to cut docking costs and improve on-time performance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region

Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur

World - ABC News - October 21

Crash between cargo truck and bus in Mexico kills 19 and injures six

Collision occurred when a container filled with corn fell off truck, causing bus carrying 25 people to overturn. A cargo truck collided with a passenger bus in northern Mexico on Saturday, leaving ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

U.S., Europe investigating devices detonated at DHL air cargo hubs

Officials are investigating whether the devices were part of a larger operation directed by Russia or outside individuals acting in the interests of Russia, a source said.

Mystery fires were Russian 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US

The attacks targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and the UK, Polish prosecutors say.

GPS Jamming Is Screwing With Norwegian Planes

So much jamming is taking place in northeastern Norway, regulators no longer want to know.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made

Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.

American Airlines jet and small plane in close call

An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

Plane left runway due to bearing failure - report

The plane came off the runway as it landed in windy conditions last year, the AAIB say.

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday

World - ABC News - October 26

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery

The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Mexico navy seizes more than eight tonnes of illicit cargo in record drugs bust

Six boats among impounded assets worth at least $100m off country’s south-west coast, navy says, after arresting 23 people. Mexico’s navy has said it arrested 23 people in its largest-ever drugs ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions

Japan is planning an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka to make up for a shortage of truck drivers

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Pilot killed, passenger injured in small plane crash in Savannah, Georgia

A plane crash in Savannah, Georgia, on Sunday left the small aircraft's pilot dead and a passenger injured, officials said.

Suspected sabotage almost caused German plane crash, says spy chief

Intelligence bosses warn of sharp rise in ‘aggressive behaviour’ by Russian agents

Business - Financial Times - October 14

German intelligence: Russian sabotage almost caused plane crash

World - Yahoo News - October 14

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane

The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Fear of Flying? Here’s How to Make Plane Rides Less Scary.

Fear of flying affects more than 25 million Americans. If you are among them, these tools and expert tips could help make your next plane ride easier.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Russia suspected of planting device on plane that caused UK warehouse fire

Exclusive: Police investigate whether spies placed incendiary package that caught alight in Birmingham. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Russian spies planted an incendiary device ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Scottish businessman pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home

The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation.

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