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Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe
Europe’s aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.
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Air Canada crash at LaGuardia airport: What happened, who were the victims?
The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and in total, 41 passengers were taken to hospital, along with two firefighters.
Death toll in Colombian military plane crash rises to 69
The accident occurred in Puerto Leguizamo, a remote municipality in the Amazonian province of Putumayo.
From: NewsFeed
‘Stop, stop, stop’: Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck
CCTV video captured the moment an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Published On 23 Mar 2026
Two killed when Air Canada jet hits fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia
Airport is closed and flights diverted after aircraft operated by Jazz Aviation strikes firefighting truck on runway.
From: Quotable
Aviation will feel effect for the rest of the year ‘even if conflict ends t
Finlay Asher says the Iran war’s disruption to Middle East airspace could impact the aviation industry for months.
Published On 10 Mar 2026
Global airlines hike ticket prices as Iran war sends costs soaring
The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel and pushing airline ticket costs on some routes sky-high.
From: NewsFeed
Man removed from flight after call to prayer was mistaken for ‘bomb threat’
A passenger onboard Southwest Airlines was removed after their call to prayer was mistaken for a ‘bomb threat’.
Published On 10 Mar 2026
Qatar partially reopens airspace as Iranian strikes continue to hit Gulf
Evacuation and cargo flights to resume but scheduled services still suspended as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
Tens of thousands in scramble for flights out of Middle East amid Iran war
Wealthy travellers are paying up to $200,000 to charter flights out of the region.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport
Video shared by Iraqi media shows the moment of an explosion near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq’s capital.
Published On 4 Mar 2026
