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Group companies Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are expanding intercontinental routes, including routes from Munich to Singapore and Vienna to Bangkok

Birds hit a United Airlines plane during takeoff, causing an air compression problem. The crew discovered the cracked cockpit window and safely landed the aircraft. Full details

Despite a decline in the overall accident rate, the number of fatalities last year rose to 394. The report also points to an increase in interference with satellite navigation systems and increasing risks in conflict zones such as the Middle East

easyJet on Tel Aviv flights: "We plan to monitor the situation and resume flights this coming winter." Also: What is the company's policy towards customers whose flights were canceled this summer?

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted all JetBlue flights across the United States, at the airline's request. The ground stop measure has now been canceled

Huge lines are stretching out the doors at US airports due to staffing cuts resulting from unpaid salaries for TSA officers. Airlines for America: "We must reach an agreement, this is unacceptable and un-American"

Wizz Air UK has secured permission to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, opening the door to charter flights for football teams, fans, and tour groups. “This is a proud and exciting day for everyone at our airline”

As TSA officers continue to work without pay, absenteeism is increasing, staffing shortages are worsening, and lines at airports are getting longer

Cirium, a company that monitors global aviation activity, has published daily flight cancellation data in the Middle East, indicating a serious crisis in the industry that could change the map of the region

Stranded travelers in Dubai, Doha and across the Gulf are paying shocking prices for flights home. Some tickets now exceed $7,000, while private jets cost $200,000