Bears are increasingly spotted in Romanian cities and resorts, raising safety concerns as encounters grow more frequent and sometimes turn deadly. Experts: “Romania has the largest brown bear population in Europe"
Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff
Meet Flexrotor, Airbus' new solution for European coast guard units. Small, smart, and capable of taking off from a particularly small surface. What else can it do?
Qantas has adopted stricter safety procedures: passengers may bring up to two portable chargers on board, but they may not use or charge them during the flight. The ban will also apply to Jetstar and QantasLink
IATA is requesting clarification and a solution from the government of Venezuela to ensure the continuity and safety of flights between the country and the rest of the world. The U.S. and Spain have issued warnings and suspended flights to the country
According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 2024 was one of the most challenging years in recent decades for turbulence-related injuries. It also notes that out of 123 severely injured airplane passengers in the past decade, only one was wearing a seatbelt
**Airline Implements Safety Measures**
Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks
Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports
American Airlines is reducing its flight schedule by 4% after the FAA’s safety directive, canceling roughly 220 flights daily while urging Washington to resolve the government shutdown
After numerous emergency evacuations in which passengers disembarked from planes with their luggage, Willie Walsh, IATA's Director General, called the situation very worrying, emphasizing that nothing is more important than passengers' lives
The Greek government has decided not to take any chances and shut down schools in Athens following more than half a day of heavy rain and damage; the storm continues east to Rhodes, making its way to Turkey soon
Increase in bear sightings and attacks in Hokkaido and Akita
