Air Canada executives leave after they are interrupted by Air Canada flight attendants during a press conference as a possible strike looms, in Toronto, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) Air Canada began canceling flights on Thursday, ahead of a possible work stoppage by flight attendants, who issued a 72-hour strike notice, potentially impacting […]
Military leaders from the United States and key European allies have drawn up options for providing security guarantees to Ukraine, officials confirmed on Thursday, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to end Russia’s nearly four-year war.According to a report from Reuters, the proposals were presented to national security advisers from both sides of the […]
Trump assures there will be no US soldiers in Ukraine as part of any peace deal. US President Donald Trump Tuesday said there will be no US troops deployed in Ukraine as part of any potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. “You have my assurance, and I’m president,” Trump said in an interview with […]
In what appeared to be a daring life-or-death mission, the US Air Force released dramatic footage showing one of its planes flying straight into the eye of Hurricane Erin, reports ABC news. The video captured the aircraft pushing through dense clouds and violent winds before emerging into the storm’s centre, where the skies cleared and […]
Fly Baghdad launches new direct flights to Salalah/Image: Wikipedia Fly Baghdad’s inaugural flight to Salalah Airport marks a new chapter in air connectivity between Oman and Iraq. This milestone enhances travel options, promotes tourism, and strengthens bilateral relations, positioning Salalah as a growing regional hub for visitors year-round.TL;DR: Fly Baghdad launches its first flight to […]
In recent months, Africa’s skies have been under intense scrutiny as a series of fatal crashes have raised questions over pilot training, regulatory enforcement, maintenance standards, weather preparedness and other key issues pertaining to the safety of the continent’s aviation industry.On August 6, a Harbin Z-9EH military helicopter used by Ghana’s air force slammed into […]
Air Canada employees and union members protest outside the Air Canada headquarters in Montreal. (AP) The strike by over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants entered its third day on Monday, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded amid the peak summer travel season. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) had declared the stoppage illegal and […]
Air Canada flight attendants launched a strike on Saturday, prompting the airline to suspend all operations and disrupting summer travel for approximately 130,000 passengers a day. “We are now officially on strike,” stated the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants. “Air Canada is strongly advising affected customers not […]
Air Arabia expanded its fleet to 83 aircraft and launched 13 new routes in the first half of 2025/ Image: Air Arabia Air Arabia reported a solid AED 415 million net profit for the second quarter of 2025, showing resilience despite geopolitical turbulence and sector-wide challenges. With robust passenger growth, high seat load factors, and […]
Flight attendants at Air Canada have voted overwhelmingly to strike this weekend, prompting the airline to issue a lockout notice and warn of major travel disruptions beginning Thursday.The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the attendants nationwide, issued a strike notice, prompting Air Canada to respond with a 72-hour lockout notice effective August […]
