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Hundreds of Air Canada flight attendants, fueled by frustration over what they call "poverty level wages," held a national day of action at major airports, including Toronto Pearson, on Monday. The union, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike "if necessary&
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Ethiopia is on the path to becoming a global hub for air transport, with the signing of a pivotal agreement for the construction of the new Bishoftu International Airport, a project that will solidify Ethiopia's position as a major player in global aviation. The African Development Bank Group,
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Around 100 security staff at Gatwick airport will go on strike from August 22 to 26 and then from August 29 to September 2, causing potential delays and disruptions to flights. The industrial action, called by trade union Unite, demands a £1-an-hour pay rise for baggage screening company ICTS staff.
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Holidaymakers traveling through Gatwick Airport may face severe delays later this month as baggage screeners employed by ICTS plan to strike over a pay dispute. The 10-day strike, announced by the UK's largest trade union Unite, is set to take place between August 22-26 and August 29-September 2.
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Travelers at 15 US airports may now experience a faster security check process by allowing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to scan their faces using facial recognition software. This technology is being used in TSA's Touchless ID lanes, separate from traditional PreCheck lanes, which have reportedly become congested
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The Nigeria Police Force has initiated an investigation into an alleged incident involving renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, who was accused of unruly conduct that obstructed the safe operation of an aircraft during a flight from Abuja to Lagos on August 5, 2025. The
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Nigerian musician K1 de Ultimate is embroiled in a scandal after a high-profile altercation while trying to board a Valuejet flight on August 5, 2025. The dispute, which involved the artist and flight crew, allegedly compromised critical aviation safety protocols. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has requested a criminal
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Menzies Aviation, a leading service partner to the world's airports and airlines, has taken a significant step in expanding its presence in Iraq by announcing the delivery of ground, air cargo, and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM). Through its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, Air BP,
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth met with airport leadership at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport to discuss concerns about the impacts of Trump's Federal Aviation Administration cuts. She also toured ongoing improvement projects supported by federal funding she secured. Duckworth emphasized the importance of investing in aviation infrastructure, citing
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The Ethiopian government, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has taken a significant step towards realizing its vision of developing a world-class airport in Bishoftu, located 40 kilometers south of Addis Ababa. The ambitious project, which aims to rival some of the world's biggest airports, has received a
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its decision to finalize the environmental assessment (EA) for proposed settlement agreement departure procedure amendments at Bob Hope "Hollywood Burbank" Airport (BUR) in California. The decision comes after a thorough evaluation of the potential impacts of the proposed amendments on the
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Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards its goal of building a new international airport that will rival the world's biggest, with a monumental signing ceremony taking place on Monday. The African Development Bank has agreed to provide financing, marking the beginning of a project that will require
