US government shutdown could add misery to air travel
A partial govt shutdown could disrupt air travel and the govt would need to furlough 1,000 air traffic controllers in training.
Thu Sep 28 2023
UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days
Thousands stranded in airports across Europe, as air traffic controllers were forced to switch to manual systems due to a technical problem.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Harrison Ford called himself a 'schmuck' after plane incident
"Yeah, hi, its Husky Eight-Niner Hotel Uniform," Ford is heard saying on the recording, using the phonetic pronunciation of his aviation call sign.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Hundreds of flights canceled in Greece ahead of strikes
Airlines Saturday announced the cancelation of hundreds of flights in and out of Greece ahead of a series of one-day strikes by the country's air traffic controllers.
Sat Oct 08 2016
Italy strikes perfectly timed to take in Euro 2016
Hundreds of flights were cancelled and many more were delayed across Italy on Friday during a brief strike by air traffic controllers... just as Italy were beating Sweden in the Euro 2016.
Fri Jun 17 2016
AirAsia flight QZ8501 debris found
AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya Indonesia, to Singapore lost contact with the Indonesian air traffic controllers this morning.
Sun Dec 28 2014
MH370: "Good night Malaysian three seven zero" the last words in the transcript
The DCA has confirmed that the last conversation in the transcript between the air traffic controller and the cockpit is -Good night Malaysian 370-.
Mon Mar 31 2014
France gripped by travel chaos as rail, air strikes bite
Thousands of flights in and out of French airports were cancelled as a strike by air traffic controllers intensified just hours before a nationwide rail strike was due to start.
Wed Jun 12 2013
French air traffic controllers go on strike
Air traffic controllers in France went on a three-day strike Tuesday in protest against European Union plans.
Tue Jun 11 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024