Shortly after takeoff from Madrid to Paris, a large bird struck the front of the plane and one of its engines, causing smoke on board. The captain returned to land at the home airport. Iberia to PassportNews: "One crew member taken for medical treatment, passengers were anxious."
Tragedy Strikes Air India Flight From Ahmedabad to London
No Tsunami Expected After Powerful Quake
Belgium Faces a Day of Chaos: Due to a nationwide strike, all flights at Charleroi Airport are canceled. Brussels Airport expects substantial disruption. Rail services will also be impacted
Ver.di Strike: Berlin’s Public Transport to Halt as Subways, Trams, and Buses Shut Down for Two Days
The strike includes most flights to and from Germany, including from Israel, after labor unions called for airports to participate in a 24-hour warning strike
FedEx Flight Returns to Newark After Bird Strike Sparks Engine Fire. FedEx to PassportNews: "The strike caused an engine fire. We thank the pilots for the safe landing"
After the strikes in Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn, the ver.di workers union has announced a two-day strike this week at Munich Airport. Lufthansa Group notes that there may be disruptions in its flight schedule. All the details
