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In a significant crackdown on gold smuggling, the Air Intelligence Unit of Mumbai Airport Customs has seized 5.75 kilograms of gold valued at Rs. 5.10 crore in two separate cases. The gold was found concealed in the inner clothes and pocket of the jacket worn by two contractual
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Heathrow Airport is facing growing criticism from airlines over the potential cost of building a third runway, with estimates suggesting a price tag of between PS42 billion and PS63 billion. The cost will likely be recouped from passengers through increased landing charges. Airlines are pushing for a regulatory shake-up, seeking
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Simon Calder, renowned aviation expert, chronicled the inaugural flight of Global Airlines, a start-up that boldly ventured into the busiest transatlantic routes with a refurbished Airbus A380. Against all expectations, the giant plane took off from Glasgow airport on May 15, promising a new era of premium travel at an
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Pest control measures have been put in place at Madrid's Adolfo SuaÌrez Madrid-Barajas Airport due to reports of "biting insects" from numerous staff members. Desperate to regain control of the situation, airport management has enlisted a pest control firm to fumigate and disinfect various parts of
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EasyJet passengers traveling from London's Gatwick Airport face significant disruptions as Redline Oil Services Ltd workers begin industrial action on Friday, May 16, lasting through Tuesday, May 20, and again from Friday, May 23, to Tuesday, May 27. The strike, backed by the Unite union, affects plane refueling
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Customs officers at Hong Kong International Airport made a significant seizure of suspected cannabis buds worth $2.6 million on May 15. An 18-year-old female passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, was arrested after the suspected contraband was discovered in her check-in suitcase. The cannabis buds were concealed in 25 plastic
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Following the Indian government's decision to revoke security clearance for Turkish ground handling giant Celebi at Mumbai Airport, Indothai has received the necessary approval from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to operate ground handling services at the airport. This move is aimed at maintaining uninterrupted airport
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The Indian government has revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground handling company Èçelebi Airport Services India, citing national security concerns. The move comes amid growing tensions between India and Turkey over Turkey's support for Pakistan in the India-Pakistan conflict. Èçelebi Airport Services India has defended itself, stating
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Manchester Crown Court has jailed two individuals, Yoke Woon and Edward Nesbitt, for their roles in smuggling 23 kilos of cannabis into the UK. The suitcase containing the drugs was intercepted at Manchester Airport, and the pair were arrested after a series of events unfolded on March 4. Woon, an
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Thousands of New Jerseyans have faced a transportation nightmare, with over 5,000 flight delays and dozens of round-trip routes canceled, leaving thousands stranded or forced to miss critical life events. Representative Mikie Sherrill has sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau demanding
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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill is calling for a timeline from the U.S. Department of Transportation on addressing issues at Newark Liberty International Airport, where flights have been severely disrupted due to technical glitches, staffing shortages, and aging infrastructure. The disruptions have resulted in thousands of cancelled and delayed
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Disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport persist due to radar outages, air traffic controller shortages, and construction on a runway. The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) is working to improve the situation through software and hardware upgrades, as well as reducing the number of flights at the airport in
