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Briefing: ‘A miracle’: Canadian flight attendant ejected from plane survives New York crash

Strategic angle: Solange Tremblay was ejected over 100 metres from the plane after collision at LaGuardia airport, her daughter says.

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Plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport halting flights

An Air Canada Express plane suffered significant damage after the collision, leading to flight disruptions.

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Briefing: 'This is insane.' Long lines plague U.S. airports as TSA officers face second missed paycheck in shutdown

Strategic angle: The Trump administration plans to send ICE officers to help ease airport congestion amid TSA officer absences.

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Briefing: Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive – particularly if you’re travelling long-haul

Strategic angle: Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.

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Briefing: The Boeing Company (BA) Eyes Strong Recovery as Backlog Surges and Margins Stabilize

Strategic angle: Boeing is poised for a significant recovery with an increasing backlog and stabilizing margins.

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Briefing: Germany’s Largest Airport Owners Face €16 Million Environmental Lawsuit

Strategic angle: Accusations arise over deforestation for a logistics warehouse in Brazil.

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Briefing: Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying

Strategic angle: Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown.

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Briefing: For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers

Strategic angle: AP News discusses the straightforward solution for airline travelers amidst the shutdown.

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Briefing: Passengers who refuse to use headphones can now be kicked off United flights

Strategic angle: United Airlines implements new policy for passenger behavior on flights.

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Briefing: United to cut 5% of flights, planning for $175 oil from Iran war

Strategic angle: United Airlines announces flight reductions amid rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.

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Briefing: Airlines Are Breaking Ticket-Sale Records As Travelers Rush To Buy Before Iran-War Price Increases Hit

Strategic angle: It's almost as if the war against Iran is having huge, unintended consequences. Who could have predicted this?

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Briefing: Amsterdam Bans Fossil Fuel Ads

Strategic angle: The city takes a bold step in the fight against climate change by prohibiting advertisements for flights, petrol cars, and cruise ships.

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Briefing: Travelling to Spain for Easter? Prepare for flight disruption as airport staff call strikes

Strategic angle: The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.

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Briefing: Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney

Strategic angle: Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.

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Greek animal airlift evacuates pets and owners from Middle East war

A flight carrying dozens of cats, dogs and their owners landed in Athens as part of a successful government effort to evacuate pets from the war in the Middle East.

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Briefing: 3D Model Predicts Mosquito Flight Paths from Sight and CO₂ Cues

Strategic angle: Researchers at MIT and Georgia Tech unveil a model that demonstrates how mosquitoes use visual and chemical cues to locate their targets.

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Briefing: FAA Tightens Safety Rules for Helicopters and Planes Around Major Airports

Strategic angle: Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are enhancing safety protocols in busy airspace, including the suspension of visual separation.

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Germany news: Strike to block all flights at Berlin airport

Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is set to ground all flights amid a strike called for Wednesday.

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Briefing: SAS to cancel 1,000 flights in April after jet fuel price doubles in 10 days

Strategic angle: The Scandinavian airline has announced further cancellations expected after Easter due to soaring jet fuel prices.

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Briefing: Europe’s airlines eye opportunities from Iran war fallout

Strategic angle: With services of dominant Gulf rivals disrupted, there is a brief window to provide direct flights that avoid the region’s hubs.