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
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024