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Airline passengers face a potentially chaotic summer as trade unions across Europe stage walk-outs over a range of grievances. The Unite union warned that hundreds of Glasgow airport workers are "heading towards summer strike action" over unresolved disputes with three companies based at the airport. Meanwhile, French air-traffic
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The Odisha government's plans to establish an international airport in Puri have hit a roadblock, with the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) deferring its clearance due to concerns over the potential harm to Olive Ridley turtles, Irrawaddy dolphins, and migratory birds. The committee has asked the state government to
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Aaelis, a UK-based aviation company, has selected Prestwick Airport in central Ayrshire, Scotland, as its preferred site for the assembly of its new aircraft, which could potentially equip the Red Arrows display team. This development marks a significant opportunity for the airport and the local community, with the potential for
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Operations at six Canadian airports experienced disruptions after bomb threats were received on Thursday morning, July 3. NAV Canada, the country's air navigation service, was made aware of the threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver. Toronto Pearson Airport, however, remained unaffected. Employees at
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Temporary disruptions and control tower evacuations at airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver were reported due to bomb threats on Thursday morning. Nav Canada, the country's air traffic control service, stated that all airports received the threats, resulting in ground stops and flight delays. After
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The Nigerian government has thrown open its international airports to foreign airlines, assuring them of unhindered access and support to expand their operations in the country. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has commended Ethiopian Airlines for standing by Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic era and urged other foreign
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Holidaymakers were left stranded and frustrated at Madrid-Barajas Airport after a temporary computer failure caused passport control to collapse, plunging the airport into chaos. The technical hitch, reported by Aena, the state-run airport operator, resulted in severe congestion at passport control, leading to long queues and waits of over an
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The Spanish government's plans to expand Barcelona-El Prat Airport have sparked widespread concerns about the potential environmental damage to the nearby protected natural areas, including La Ricarda and El Remolar, which are part of the Natura 2000 network. Independent technical studies have warned that the expansion could cause
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Birmingham Airport has made a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainability, generating 100% of its peak daytime power requirements with solar energy. The airport has invested heavily in solar power, with a solar farm featuring over 12,000 panels and a solar installation of 90kWh light-weight solar film on
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The introduction of new computed tomography (CT) scanners at some UK airports has simplified the security process for passengers. While some airports no longer require passengers to remove liquids and electrical items from their hand luggage, stringent rules still apply. Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport are among the
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Police forces across Canada confirmed that there was no evidence of explosives found at the targeted airports. A series of bomb threats was made to air-traffic control towers in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Montreal, prompting evacuations of employees and warnings about delays. Air travel resumed at all of
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An easyJet Airbus A320-214, flight number EZY18KP, experienced a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Wednesday at 4:25pm, leading to a declaration of emergency and a return to the airport. The flight was bound for Bodrum, Turkey. The aircraft circled over Cheshire for approximately
