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A joint exercise was conducted at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI) in Kolkata to assess the readiness of airport stakeholders to respond to emergencies involving civil aviation. The exercise, led by the National Security Guard (NSG), involved multiple agencies and simulated hijack and terrorist scenarios. The drill
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Travelers may soon face eased restrictions on carry-on liquids, but over a third of US airports lack advanced screening technology to reliably detect liquid explosives, prompting security experts to caution against hasty changes. Key Takeaways: * The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is exploring ways to enhance security and improve the travel
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Police in Merseyside have arrested two teenagers, aged 16 and 13, after a laser was shone at a police helicopter and flights into Liverpool Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday night, around midnight, when the National Police Air Service helicopter reported being targeted by a green laser from an address
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Chongqing's Qianjiang District has made promoting the development of Wulingshan Airport a top priority in building a regional central city, according to District Party Secretary Luo Cheng. On July 16, he led a team to investigate the airport and hosted a symposium with District leader Zhou Xiaodong in
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On Tuesday afternoon, a 39-year-old Canadian man allegedly hijacked a small passenger plane, flying it nearly 40 miles from Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, where he was safely apprehended by police. The incident prompted a massive security response, including police, K-9 units, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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The Msunduzi Municipality has launched ambitious plans to upgrade the Pietermaritzburg Airport, transforming it into a regional hub that will attract local investment, boost tourism, and drive infrastructure growth. Research has revealed a significant demand for flights to Cape Town and Gqeberha, prompting the airport to explore additional routes. The
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India's upcoming Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela is expected to attract millions of pilgrims, and the state government is taking measures to ensure the Shirdi Airport is equipped to handle the influx. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to fast-track the expansion and modernisation of the airport, which he
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Customs officials at Chennai airport have prevented attempts to smuggle in e-cigarettes and foreign-brand cigarettes worth Rs 50 lakh via postal parcels. Based on intelligence, a team of customs officials inspected 13 parcels at the foreign post office on Monday and Wednesday, seizing 2.3 lakh cigarette sticks and 998
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As the summer travel season kicks into high gear, UK drivers are facing the highest charges on record for dropping off friends and family at airports. According to new analysis from the RAC, more than half of the 11 airports that have increased their prices since last year have seen
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Air traffic control strikes by French workers have led to "unexpected and significant costs" for airlines, according to easyJet's CEO Kenton Jarvis. The strikes, which took place on July 3-4, disrupted tens of thousands of passengers and forced easyJet to cancel 660 flights, resulting in a
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The United States Congress has approved a historic investment in modernizing the aviation system, with Newark Liberty International Airport set to receive a significant share of the funding. As part of a $31 billion plan championed by President Trump, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has secured $12.5 billion to modernize Air
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Katie Price, the former glamour model known as Jordan, has shared a concerning experience at airport security, where she claims officials took her to a separate area for questioning because they couldn't recognize her. Price, who has undergone multiple rounds of plastic surgery, explained that the ordeal made
