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Mark Latham sued over alleged ATC threats in Randwick

Former Australian politician Mark Latham is embroiled in a defamation lawsuit after allegedly threatening to 'shoot down' air traffic controllers following helicopter noise complaints in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

French air strike threatens Easter UK flights

British travellers face Easter holiday disruption as French air traffic controllers announce strike action, threatening widespread flight cancellations and delays across UK airports.

Ryanair cancels 600 flights in major travel blow

Ryanair cancels 600 flights across Europe due to French air traffic control strikes, disrupting thousands of British travellers' holiday plans. Find out which routes are affected and your passenger rights.

Europe's air safety at risk from cost-cutting - study

A shocking new report warns that Europe's air safety standards are deteriorating due to severe staff shortages, budget cuts, and overwhelming pressure on air traffic control systems. Experts reveal how commercial pressures are compromising passenger safet

Heathrow chaos as technical failure grounds flights

Technical failure in National Air Traffic Services causes massive disruption at Heathrow, with hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of passengers facing severe delays during busy travel period.

French air strike threatens UK holiday flight chaos

Massive French air traffic control walkouts from September 25th threaten widespread flight cancellations and delays for British holidaymakers heading to Spain and Mediterranean destinations.

Ryanair's 100ft near-miss with two planes over Germany

A Ryanair flight carrying 175 passengers had a heart-stoppingly close encounter with two other aircraft while attempting to land at Cologne Bonn Airport, with one plane passing just 100 feet below in a serious airprox incident.

EasyJet Near-Miss Sparks Emergency Safety Probe

An official investigation is underway after an EasyJet Airbus A320 and an unknown aircraft had a terrifying near-miss over France, with the passenger jet forced to take evasive action to avoid a potential disaster.

Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos

A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.

Gatwick Flight Chaos: Barcelona Routes Axed in ATC Crisis

Passengers at London Gatwick face major disruption as dozens of flights, including key routes to Barcelona, are cancelled due to a severe air traffic control shortage. Get the latest travel advice and passenger rights information.

FAA Investigates Near-Collision at Dallas Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened a probe after an American Airlines flight and a private jet came dangerously close to landing on the same runway simultaneously at one of the world's busiest airports.

UK Air Traffic Control Failure Causes Travel Chaos

A major UK air traffic control system failure has caused widespread flight cancellations and severe delays, stranding thousands of passengers and creating holiday travel chaos across British airports.

French Air Strike Chaos: New Dates Threaten UK Flights

Fresh travel misery looms for British holidaymakers as French air traffic controllers reschedule suspended strikes, threatening widespread flight cancellations and delays across UK and European airports.

M5 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Causes Severe Delays

A major collision involving multiple vehicles on the M5 in Somerset has caused severe delays, long tailbacks, and hours of traffic chaos. Get the latest updates on the closure and travel disruption.

Spain Flight Chaos: Aena Cuts Hundreds of Flights

Travellers to Spain face major disruption as airport operator Aena is forced to cut hundreds of flights from Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca due to new air traffic control restrictions.

UK Flight Chaos: BA, Ryanair, easyJet Cancellations After Glitch

Major UK airlines including British Airways, Ryanair, and easyJet are experiencing severe disruption and flight cancellations following a significant air traffic control technical fault, causing travel chaos for thousands of passengers across British airp

Gatwick Airport Braces for 8 Days of Strike Action

Gatwick Airport is set for major disruption this autumn as over 100 workers announce eight days of strikes in a dispute over pay and working conditions, threatening travel plans for thousands of passengers.

Heathrow Chaos: Planes forced into emergency orbits over London

Startling air traffic control recordings reveal how multiple passenger jets were forced into dramatic last-minute diversions and put into holding patterns over the capital due to a major airspace closure, with one pilot declaring 'we can't hold for much l

Air France flight nearly flies over Downing Street

An Air France flight from Paris to Heathrow was temporarily instructed to fly directly over the Prime Minister's residence on Downing Street, raising serious security concerns and prompting an urgent investigation by aviation authorities.

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