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Government shutdown brings air traffic control staffing issues

The government shutdown is bringing more staffing issues at air traffic control facilities across the country.

CBS America

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Trump may stop Chinese airlines flying over Russia on way to U.S.

The Trump administration proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on flights to and from the United States, saying the practice puts American carriers at a disadvantage.

Reuters

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Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed in Aktau on 25 December 2024 while on a flight from Baku to Grozny.

Euronews

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Delta sees strong demand into 2026 on premium travel boost

Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter and predicted continued robust demand into next year. Benedikt Kammel reports on Bloomberg Television.

Bloomberg

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Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has led to major delays and staffing shortages at airports, raising safety concerns. The flight attendants’ union says reduced oversight and overworked crews are putting additional strain on the aviat...

CBS America

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Why the government shutdown is playing into travel delays

Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said one of the reasons for staffing shortages at airports is that a growing number of air traffic controllers have been calling in sick. Those controllers don't know when they'll ge...

CBS America

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Germany to allow police to shoot down drones

Police in Germany will soon be allowed to shoot down drones that are violating German airspace. The cabinet agreed the law after disruptions to airports across Europe — including Germany — by rogue drones. The legislation still requires ...

DW News

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Government shutdown, staffing issues lead to flight delays

Some air traffic control staffing issues and bad weather are affecting flight delays as the government shutdown enters its eighth day. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more details.

CBS America

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Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos

The U.S. government shutdown has deepened nationwide travel disruptions, with air traffic control shortages causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. As the shutdown enters its seventh day, major airports are struggling to keep...

CBS America

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Government shutdown affecting air travel nationwide

The U.S. federal government shutdown is affecting air travel nationwide.

Scripps Local

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Planes forced to abort landings in Storm Amy winds

What was once Hurricane Humberto became Storm Amy as it swept into the United Kingdom, Ireland and parts of northern Europe. The storm caused chaos at airports. Those flights that made it into the air had a tough time getting back on the...

The Weather Channel

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Munich Airport reopens after second closure due to suspected drones

Authorities said delays were expected to continue throughout Saturday despite the reopening.

Euronews

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Ethiopian Airlines pressing ahead with global plans

Ethiopian Airlines is pressing ahead with plans to expand its global network. The airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew says while challenges over delayed aircraft deliveries remain, the carrier remains committed to opening new routes.

Bloomberg

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Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure

Germany's Munich airport restarted flights on Friday after several drone sightings forced its closure overnight, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe. Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia,...

France 24

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Two Delta jets crash while taxiing at New York airport

Two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway at New York's LaGuardia Airport. CBS news producer Joey Anunnziato was onboard.

CBS America

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Two regional jets collide on tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Two regional jets crashed into each other on the tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport when the wing of one aircraft hit the front end of another. One flight attendant was injured.

CBS America

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Who will be impacted by Spirit Airlines cuts?

This week, Spirit Airlines will end service to nearly a dozen cities. It is laying off staff, grounding planes and slashing its flight schedule. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave explains what it means for everyone who flies.

CBS America

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Denmark's Aalborg airport closes again over suspected drone attack

Suspected drone activity disrupted Denmark's Aalborg airport for the second time within 24 hours on Thursday evening, after Copenhagen alerted NATO and the EU over a similar "hybrid attack" the day before.

Euronews

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Denmark bans drone flights after sightings at military bases

Denmark ordered a ban on Sunday (September 29) on civil drone flights, after drones were observed at several military facilities overnight, following a week in which drone sorties caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports.

Reuters

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Drones observed over one of Denmark's largest military installations

More unidentified drones were seen over Denmark overnight into Saturday, just days after a major drone sighting prompted the closure of the country’s main airports on Monday in what officials slammed as a “hybrid attack”.

Euronews

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Drones disrupt Denmark's Aalborg airport for second time

Euronews

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D.C. midair collision victim's family sues airline, FAA and Army

The widow of one of the 60 passengers aboard the American Airlines regional jet involved in the deadly midair collision near D.C. in January has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against American Airlines, the FAA and the U.S. Army.

CBS America

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Widow of D.C. plane crash victim sues American Airlines, federal gov.

The family of one of the 67 people killed earlier this year when an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against the government and the airline.

CBS America

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Copenhagen and Oslo airports temporary shut down after drone sightings

Drone activity prompted authorities in Denmark and Norway to shut down the main airports in Copenhagen and Oslo for several hours overnight, leading to widespread flight disruptions expected to continue into Tuesday.

France 24

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Drone sightings disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports

Copenhagen Airport, the busiest hub in the Nordic region, said it reopened after drone sightings halted all take-offs and landings for nearly four hours, while Norway's Oslo Airport said it had shut its airspace over a drone.

Reuters

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EU agency confirms ransomware attack behind airport disruptions

Airport disruptions that affected automated check-in systems in recent days were caused by a ransomware attack, the EU's cybersecurity agency said on Monday, highlighting the growing risks of such attacks to critical infrastructure and i...

Reuters

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Cyberattack disrupts European airports, stranding thousands

Airports in parts of Europe have been thrown into chaos after a cyberattack hit systems at Heathrow, Brussels and Germany. Thousands of passengers have been left stranded, and flights delayed.

TRT World

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Travelers stranded as cyberattack disrupts major European airports

A cyberattack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London's Heathrow, the continent's busiest, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday (September...

Reuters

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Cyberattack causes chaos at European airports

This Saturday, a cyberattack caused chaos at some of Europe's busiest airports. Hackers targeted check-in services and electronic baggage facilities operated by Collins Aerospace. Analysts have called the breach "deeply worrying."

DW News

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Flight chaos as UK, European airports hit by cyberattack

A cyberattack has disrupted air traffic at several airports in Europe. Check-in and boarding systems went down in London, Brussels and Berlin. Europe’s aviation safety organisation says airlines were asked to cancel 50% of their flights ...

Al Jazeera