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As the US air traffic control system struggles with staffing shortages and outdated technology, veteran air-traffic controller Jonathan Stewart is speaking out about the intense pressures workers face, citing a recent personal experience where he averted a potential mid-air collision. Stewart, who supervises the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON)
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Years of neglected maintenance have led to the region's outdated air traffic control systems at Newark Liberty International Airport, where 3,000 passenger and cargo flights daily rely on aging technology that includes computers using floppy disks and hundreds of miles of outdated copper wires. Federal records and
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The Indian government has decided to review contracts awarded to Turkey-based Celebi Aviation, which operates at nine major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai, over national security concerns. The decision comes after Turkey's open support to Pakistan during the operation Sindoor, a conflict that raised tensions between India and
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Tensions between India and Turkey have escalated further as New Delhi takes a strong stance against Ankara's open support for Pakistan. In response, the Indian government has cancelled the security clearance of Celebi Aviation, a Turkey-based company providing ground handling services at eight airports in India. The move
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India's government has revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd., a Turkish company managing approximately 70% of ground operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The company provides passenger services, cargo handling, load control, warehouse management, and bridge operations. The decision
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Two baggage handlers, Ravinder Teji and Shahjahan Malik, suffered serious injuries when they fell from a televator machine at Heathrow airport. Mr. Teji fell 1.5 meters while loading a short-haul flight, suffering a cut to his head and fractures to his vertebrae. Mr. Malik fell three meters while unloading
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A new British airline, Global Airlines, is set to launch its maiden flight from Glasgow Airport to New York JFK on Thursday, May 14. Founded by James Asquith, the airline promises to take passengers back to the Golden Age of Travel with elevated service, improved onboard experience, and a new
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Jamie Montgomery, 44, and Darrin Campbell, 39, were held for their involvement in a crime gang that dealt more than £500,000 of cocaine and cannabis during the COVID lockdown in 2020. The pair was snared after the authorities busted the EncroChat phone network, revealing their illicit activities, including Campbell&
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The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has revoked the licence of Celebi Aviation, a Turkish ground handling agency operating at nine major airports in India, citing national security concerns. The decision was made in response to a letter from the Shiv Sena party, which raised concerns over Turkey'
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Tensions between India and Turkey have reached a boiling point as India's Operation Sindoor exposed Islamabad's involvement in cross-border terrorism. In the aftermath, widespread outrage erupted in India against Turkey for its decision to back Islamabad. This outrage intensified after reports emerged that Turkey helped Pakistan
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled a comprehensive 10-year plan to transform baggage operations, focusing on automation, digitalization, and enhanced passenger experience. The Global Baggage Roadmap, developed in collaboration with industry partners, aims to reduce operational inefficiencies, improve safety, and increase traveller satisfaction. A recent IATA poll revealed
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In an era of increasing travel disruptions, Delay Defense introduces the first indemnified travel membership program designed to protect passengers from airline and airport chaos. The program provides real-time support and pays for rebooking and new tickets to get travelers to their destination quickly. Benefits cover various incidents, including aviation
