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France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man arrested for allegedly damaging US military aircraft in Shannon airport

A man was arrested for allegedly damaging a US military aircraft at Shannon airport in Ireland after entering an unauthorized area.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Scarlett Faulkner (29) dies in hospital weeks after roadside attack

Scarlett Faulkner, 29, died after being on life support for three weeks following a roadside attack in Co Tipperary.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as 'DG Competition'

Anthony Whelan is a leading candidate for the DG for Competition role in the EU, having extensive experience in EU civil service and law.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport's turf war between American Airlines and United Airlines has prompted federal regulators to intervene due to potential gridlock.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Terrible decision' to allow garda jailed for fracturing teenager's skull to resign rather than be dismissed, says TD

Garda Lorcan Murphy was sentenced to a year in prison for an assault in which a teenager's skull was fractured. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault causing harm.
Law
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man left with serious injuries after falling from plane' at Manchester Airport

The Independent covers critical stories in the US, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
#faa
Public health
fromEngadget
3 days ago

The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control

The FAA is targeting gamers in its recruitment for air traffic controllers due to a shortage of personnel.
Careers
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
#aviation
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

EasyJet flight forced to divert following urgent medical emergency

An easyJet flight from Malaga to Belfast diverted to Brest, France due to a passenger experiencing a severe nut allergy medical emergency, arriving in Belfast over two hours late.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

EasyJet flight forced to divert following urgent medical emergency

An easyJet flight from Malaga to Belfast diverted to Brest, France due to a passenger experiencing a severe nut allergy medical emergency, arriving in Belfast over two hours late.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Garda Commissioner declares national fuel protests an 'exceptional event'; Ambulance and fire services to curtail operations due to fuel shortages

Three national fuel depots at Whitegate refinery, Shannon Foynes port and the Port of Galway remain restricted due to the blockades, and movement at the three sites is extremely limited.
Europe news
#gardai
fromIndependent
4 days ago
London food

Gardai launch probe as driver (20s) narrowly escapes serious injury when concrete post smashes through front windscreen

fromIndependent
4 days ago
London food

Gardai launch probe as driver (20s) narrowly escapes serious injury when concrete post smashes through front windscreen

London
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Two men hospitalised following serious road traffic crash in Co Longford

Two men in their 30s were airlifted to hospitals after a serious single-vehicle collision on the R392.
Madrid food
fromwww.thelocal.es
5 days ago

Air traffic controllers call strikes at 14 airports in Spain

Air traffic controllers at 14 Spanish airports will strike from April 17 due to staffing issues and poor working conditions.
France news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Man arrested at Shannon Airport and allegedly causing damage to US military aircraft

An individual was arrested for causing damage to a US Air Force aircraft at Shannon Airport after entering a restricted area.
Law
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Computer engineer claims he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given 'bananas' server access at top Irish cybersecurity company

A cyber-security firm reprimanded an engineer for discriminatory comments regarding an Israeli company's access to its servers amid concerns about Palestinian genocide.
#ryanair
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

You can't take that on the plane for free!' How Ryanair turned its staff into bounty hunters

Ryanair strictly enforces cabin bag size limits, penalizing oversized bags with fees and incentivizing staff to catch violations.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

You can't take that on the plane for free!' How Ryanair turned its staff into bounty hunters

Ryanair strictly enforces cabin bag size limits, penalizing oversized bags with fees and incentivizing staff to catch violations.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Third person dies on roads over Easter weekend as toll reaches 45 this year

Recent traffic accidents in Ireland resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting appeals for witnesses from Gardaí.
US news
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
#air-canada-crash
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Woman dies after being struck by lorry in Donegal; gardai at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

A series of serious pedestrian collisions involving vehicles occurred in Donegal and Dublin, resulting in fatalities and injuries, prompting appeals for witnesses.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash

NTSB raises concerns about staffing procedures related to the LaGuardia plane crash, highlighting systemic issues in air traffic control.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
#air-canada
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Canada news

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WATCH: Harrowing New Video Shows Moment Air Canada Flight Plowed Into Emergency Truck Killing Pilots

An Air Canada plane crashed into an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Two people died and several were injured when an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

Canada news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WATCH: Harrowing New Video Shows Moment Air Canada Flight Plowed Into Emergency Truck Killing Pilots

An Air Canada plane crashed into an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromIndependent
1 week ago

Gardai called to remove jet captain on hunger strike in toxic fumes dispute from of Aer Lingus HQ, tribunal told

A pilot at Aer Lingus threatened to go on hunger strike unless the airline disclosed information about alleged toxic fume incidents and agreed to pay him €3 million.
Law
#laguardia-airport
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

fromwww.cnn.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
3 weeks ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
US news
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Flights stopped at Dubai Airport due to drone incident and fire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In the early morning hours, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority halted flights as a precaution. The Dubai Media Office later confirmed that the situation was "under control" and that the fire had not spread. However, several flights were diverted while emergency teams responded to the incident.
World news
#air-traffic-control
London food
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Body of woman discovered on grounds of University Hospital Limerick

A woman in her 50s was found deceased in a car at University Hospital Limerick's emergency department parking area; gardai suspect a medical emergency rather than foul play.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

US postpones decision on retaliation against Dublin Airport cap

The US Department of Transportation extended its deadline by 30 days to decide on a complaint against Ireland's passenger cap at Dublin Airport, providing relief for Taoiseach Micheál Martin's St Patrick's Day White House visit.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Bomb unit determines suspect device at Liffey Valley was 'non-viable'

Emergency services responded to a suspect device found at Liffey Valley shopping centre in Dublin; bomb disposal experts determined it was non-viable and concluded operations by 10pm.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'This is the fourth flight I rebooked, I didn't think I was going to get out' - relief as first Irish flight from Dubai touches down since Middle East crisis began

Irish citizens stranded in Dubai during Iran-US-Israel conflict were evacuated via direct flights to Dublin, with emotional reunions occurring as they arrived home safely.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'This is my fourth flight I rebooked, I didn't think I was going to get out' - Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down

Irish citizens stranded in the UAE during Iran-US-Israel conflict returned to Dublin via charter flights after experiencing missile attacks and airspace closures.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Pilot killed in LaGuardia crash earned wings at Ontario college | CBC News

Two pilots were killed in a plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, identified as Antoine Forest and MacKenzie Gunther, a recent graduate of Seneca College.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Dublin Airport worker who made Gerry Hutch support video fails to get security clearance restored

A Dublin Airport worker has failed to get the High Court to restore his security clearance after it was removed over his alleged "ability to facilitate nefarious activity" allegedly because he made a video in support of Gerry "the Monk" Hutch's election campaign.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Two people killed in separate incidents on Ireland's roads on Wednesday evening

Pedestrian (70s) killed after being struck by a car in Abbeyleix; man (30s) killed in single-vehicle crash in Co Monaghan.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are The Safest Airlines In the World, According to Expert Data

Etihad was ranked the safest full-service airline worldwide for 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to top AirlineRatings.com's annual safety list.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airlines are being forced into huge, hourslong diversions to avoid flying over Iran - with some planes even needing to refuel

A Eurowings spokesperson told Business Insider that its owner, the Lufthansa Group, decided not to fly over Iranian or Iraqi airspace as a precautionary measure. They added that the refueling stop was "due to a longer flight distance and stronger headwinds on the alternative route at the time." "In the event of such refueling, we inform our passengers accordingly before departure in Dubai," they said.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Girl (14) dies after she is struck by scrambler in Dublin; gardai arrest teenager

A teenage girl walking on Ratoath Road was struck by a scrambler motorcycle and later died; an adult male has been arrested.
#dublin-airport
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

After United flights roll off tarmac, lose tires, audit finds FAA isn't staffed enough to do regular inspections | Fortune

FAA oversight of United maintenance is weakened by insufficient staffing, high turnover, misuse of virtual inspections, and limited access to United safety data.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man arrested at Dublin Airport over suspected murder of Daniel Aruebose released without charge

A man arrested at Dublin Airport over the suspected murder of three-year-old Daniel was released without charge and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

A Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at Bangor International Airport during a major winter storm; FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption in aviation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Advance Flight Delay Notification API gives airports early visibility of potential flight delays, enabling proactive adjustments to reduce operational disruption, costs, and missed connections.
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