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U.S. airlines halt travel to Haiti after shots fired at planes

Major U.S. airlines have canceled trips to Haiti after two planes coming from Fort Lauderdale and New York were shot at. CBS News Miami's Tania Francois reports.

Taiwan says Chinese military sent a record 153 planes toward island during war games

Taiwan’s defense ministry said Tuesday it had detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft during war games around the island the previous day.

How we met: ‘We got chatting on the plane – and she suggested I move in with her’

Kate, 49, and Abby, 52, struck up a conversation on a flight from New York to London in the 90s. They have been close friends ever since. As a friendly student who loved to travel, striking up a ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

2 pilots killed when WWII-era plane crashes after takeoff in Finland

Two German men have died when their World War II-era airplane crashed and caught fire in southern Finland minutes after takeoff

World - ABC News - October 17

A pilot killed in a plane crash at a New Mexico air show was an instructor for 'Top Gun' actors

A man who died in a small plane crash during a New Mexico air show was an accomplished pilot who had performed stunts at hundreds of air shows

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

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

‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

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