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Air traffic controller suspended at Paris-CDG after saying “Free Palestine” to El Al crew

A French air traffic controller at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport has been suspended after reportedly saying “Free Palestine” during a radio exchange with the crew of an El Al flight. The incident occurred on Monday morning during a flight departing from the French capital, the Ministry......

Former Russian transport minister found dead after abrupt dismissal

Roman Starovoït, Russia’s former transport minister, was found dead in what authorities suspect to be a suicide, hours after President Vladimir Poutine dismissed him from his position. Russian investigators have confirmed that the initial evidence points to self-inflicted harm, though a full......

European travel chaos deepens amid French air traffic control strike

Hundreds of flights across Europe were cancelled on Friday as French air traffic controllers began the second day of a two-day strike, plunging the continent into widespread travel chaos just as summer holidays commence. Mass cancellations disrupt European skies The strike forced aviation authorities......

Royal Air Maroc cancels flights amid France air traffic controllers' strike

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from France scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, due to an ongoing strike by French air traffic controllers. Flight disruptions and passenger support The Moroccan national airline explained that the strike has disrupted......

Ryanair warns of significant flight delays in Spain this summer

Low-cost airline Ryanair has raised alarms regarding a potential increase of up to 20% in flight delays for routes to and from Spain during the upcoming summer months. The airline attributes this worrying forecast to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs) within the country. The airline has publicly......

Morocco's airport traffic soars: A glimpse into ambitious 2035 passenger goals

Morocco's airports processed over 32 million passengers in 2024, with plans to triple capacity by 2035, according to Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh's report to the House of Representatives. The nation aims to expand its airport traffic significantly, targeting 60 million......

Flight Disruptions Continue Amid Thick Fog on Key Travel Day at UK Airports

As thick fog continues to blanket parts of the UK, flight disruptions are expected to intensify, particularly affecting one of the busiest travel days during the Christmas holiday period at Gatwick Airport. Low visibility in several areas has prompted air traffic control provider Nats to implement temporary......

Spain on the Verge of Handing Over Control of Saharan Airspace to Morocco

In a significant development that could further solidify Morocco’s territorial sovereignty, Spain is reportedly preparing to delegate the management of air traffic services (ATS) within the Saharan airspace to Morocco. This shift would not only enhance the strategic partnership between the two......

Tragic Mid-Flight Incident: Turkish Airlines Pilot Passes Away, Emergency Landing Required

In a somber event that unfolded mid-air, a Turkish Airlines pilot tragically lost his life during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Captain İlçehin Pehlivan, aged 59, collapsed shortly after takeoff, prompting the co-pilot and second pilot to take control of the aircraft. An airline spokesperson......