Following a 72-hour notice from the pilots' union, Air Transat will begin canceling flights starting today and will cease operations completely on December 9. The company is working on offering flexibility to passengers, returning planes and crews to Canada, and trying to prevent the strike
An F-16 plane crashed during a training exercise in the deserts of the western United States. The pilot ejected seconds before the crash and is in good condition; the US military has launched an investigation into the incident
A HAL-Tejas fighter aircraft crashed in front of crowds at the Dubai Air Show, during a flight demonstration. The Indian Air Force mourns the pilot, who lost his life, and an inquest will follow. It is still unclear what caused the crash
Global shortage of pilots amid rising demand: The UN's International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss raising pilot retirement age to 67. What's the situation in Israel?
EasyJet pilot suspended after being found intoxicated and undressed at a Cape Verde hotel. EasyJet's response to PassportNews: "Upon hearing of the incident, the pilot was immediately suspended, following our protocols, pending investigation"
The IAI innovation is designed to tow aircraft without activating engines, saving jet fuel and reducing pollution in airports. In 2009, IAI collaborated with the French company TLD to manufacture the tug, with the first prototype built in France in 2011. Now, the development is expected to become a standard procedure in aircraft ground movements
Greek transport ministry launches pilot for 24/7 weekend public transport. All details and train frequency
Mystery in Alaska: A small plane from Bering Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, disappeared from radar while on its way to the city of Nome. Concern for the lives of the pilot and 9 passengers on the plane
