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Airlines considering ‘unruly’ Ibom Air passenger for ambassadorial role – Keyamo
Premium Times
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August 13, 2025
Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger who has been in the news for assaulting a flight attendant this week, may become an ambassador of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, announced on...
Aviation agency denies Palawan plane crash
Manila Standard
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August 13, 2025
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Wednesday denied reports about an alleged aircraft crash in Roxas, Palawan. “All flights operating within Palawan and its surrounding areas have been fully accounted for, with no incidents,...
Plane pulling event launches United Way’s 2025–2026 campaign
Burlington Today
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NEWS RELEASE UNITED WAY HALTON & HAMILTON ************************ The United Way Halton & Hamilton Annual Plane Pull and Campaign Kick-Off is back — and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. With two planes on the tarmac and more than 90...
Aviation Game-Changer: Sky-Blue Sets New Standard For Sustainable Inflight Service
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Sky-Blue, a leading designer and supplier of bespoke inflight products, is setting new standards for the global airline industry with innovative, sustainable solutions that elevate the passenger experience. By combining premium...
‘Is this like a thing? I’m so confused’: Southwest Airlines pilot hangs out window to clean plane window with Sprite. Why?
The Mary Sue
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August 13, 2025
Like any window, cockpit windshields should be cleaned. Normally, these methods will either include mild detergent with water or aviation glass cleaner. But what about a sparkling beverage? An airline passenger sought answers from 7 million...
Trinidad PM says Caribbean Airlines not operating on profitable basis, threatens shutdown
Jamaica Observer
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August 12, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Trinidad’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar says the state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) does not operate a single profitable route, and has given the management of the airline two years to get the company’s...
Cash Crash Warning: How Should You Play Spirit Airlines Stock Here?
Yahoo Finance
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Spirit Airlines (FLYY) shares crashed another 40% on Tuesday after the low-cost airline issued a stark warning: It may not survive as a going concern unless it raises fresh capital. Last month, the air carrier said it will furlough another 270...
Twenty Years Since the Helios Crash: The Deadliest Aviation Disaster in Greece
Greek Reporter
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August 14, 2025
The wreckage of the plane at Grammatiko, north of Athens. Credit: AMNA Thursday, August 14, marks two decades since the Helios Airways Flight 522 crash, the deadliest aviation disaster in both Cypriot and Greek history. The Boeing 737-31S,...
Jorma Kaukonen Commemorates Jefferson Airplane’s 60th Anniversary, Shares Statement
Relix Media
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August 13, 2025
Jorma Kaukonen, founding member of San Francisco’s psychedelic pioneers, Jefferson Airplane, has shared an official statement in recognition of the band’s 60th anniversary. On August 13, 1965, Jefferson Airplane performed their first concert at...
Why Did Some World War 2 Fighter Planes Start With The Letter P?
SlashGear
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August 14, 2025
Fighter aircraft of World War II left a legacy that has impacted modern military planning and aerial warfare. Despite rudimentary technology by today's standards, World War II fighters were remarkable machines that showcased significant...
Montana pilot shares insights on recent plane crashes
KTMF - Montana
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MONTANA - Recent plane crashes in the state have caught the attention of local aviation experts. Gabriel Chandler, owner of Yellowstone Air Service, shared his insights on the factors that could have contributed to these incidents. Chandler...
Parliamentary panel to probe aviation PSUs after Air India crash
ETInfra.com
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August 14, 2025
The parliamentary committee is expected to submit its report by the end of this financial year.A parliamentary panel will undertake a detailed examination of public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the aviation sector, including the Airports...
City Councilman presses JAA to fund $29M aviation project amid tensions over FAA restrictions
104.5 WOKV - Florida
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August 14, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Councilman Nick Howland is again putting pressure on the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) — this time to contribute $29 million toward a joint aviation workforce development project at Cecil Airport with...
Coe College Aviation Management and Flight Operations Program Earns Part 141 Ground Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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August 14, 2025
A training aircraft sits in Coe College's Aeronautical Field Station at the Eastern Iowa Airport CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 13, 2025) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Coe College's application to operate the ground portion...
Police Update: Search For Missing Light Plane 14 August
The National Tribune
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August 14, 2025
Extensive aerial searching today off the North East coast of Tasmania and Flinders Island has not located any sign of a light plane, or its occupants, reported missing almost two weeks ago. Gregory Vaughan, 72, his partner Kim Worner, 66, and...
Emergency on a plane as Air New Zealand flight is urgently diverted to Sydney after 'mechanical problem'
Daily Mail
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August 14, 2025
By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 00:13 EDT, 14 August 2025 | Updated: 02:56 EDT, 14 August 2025 An Air New Zealand flight packed with travellers has been diverted to Sydney due to a mechanical issue onboard the...
LISTED: The hand luggage sizes of airlines operating in Spain
The Local - Spain
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August 13, 2025
Cabin baggage sizes can be very confusing, especially because so many airlines have different measurements, so you may not always be able to use the same bags. Travelling is becoming increasingly expensive with inflation and the cost of...
US influencer claims innocence over charges laid for Antarctica plane landing
The Independent
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August 14, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
How Investigators Tracked Down the D.C. Plane Crash Video Leaker
The Intercept
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August 13, 2025
More than six months after the collision over the Potomac River that killed 67 people, there are still plenty of questions about how a U.S. Army helicopter and a passenger jet collided. Just last week, the Department of Transportation’s inspector...
Chinese fighter jet 'intercepts' Philippine plane over Scarborough Shoal
Philstar
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August 14, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese fighter jet "intercepted" a patrol aircraft of the Philippine Coast Guard while it was flying over Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, August 13 — the same area where China days ago rammed into its own warship while...