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Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

Couple survives plane crash using emergency parachute

In an extraordinary tale of survival, a couple cheated death when their private aircraft experienced catastrophic failure over Arizona, deploying an innovative whole-airplane parachute system that brought them safely to ground in a dramatic desert landing

Trump pushes for no-fly zone over Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump is pushing for a no-fly zone above his Florida estate, citing disruptive aircraft noise in exclusive Palm Beach neighbourhood dispute.

Mystery Aircraft Crash Near Area 51 Sparks Investigation

Exclusive report on the mysterious aircraft crash in the Nevada desert near the notorious Area 51 military base, with eyewitness accounts and official responses revealing ongoing investigation into the incident that has set conspiracy theorists abuzz.

Boeing 777X service delayed until 2026

The long-awaited Boeing 777X faces additional setbacks as certification and service entry are postponed until 2026, dealing another blow to airlines and travellers anticipating the revolutionary twin-engine aircraft.

Nuclear-Capable B-52 Bomber Spotted Over Texas

A powerful US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, has been tracked flying a highly unusual route over Texas, sparking speculation about its secretive mission objectives.

EasyJet recruits 60 engineering apprentices across UK

EasyJet is recruiting 60 new engineering apprentices across the UK in 2024, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive training to address the aviation industry's growing demand for skilled technicians.

Trump's Air Force One Fury: The Design He Hated

Explosive revelations from Donald Trump's memoir detail his intense dissatisfaction with the iconic Air Force One colour scheme, with CNN's Kaitlan Collins revealing what the former president hated most about the presidential aircraft.

Skydiver dies in Tennessee plane crash tragedy

A routine skydiving expedition turned to tragedy when a small aircraft crashed in Tennessee, claiming the life of one skydiver who had just leapt from the doomed plane. Emergency services rushed to the devastating scene.

Pilot's emergency transatlantic landing in Newfoundland

A lone pilot flying from Portugal to North America faced a harrowing mid-air emergency, forcing a dramatic landing on a remote Newfoundland airstrip in fading light. The incredible story of survival against the odds.

Sydney Helicopter Crash: Bankstown Car Park Miracle

Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney's southwest as a helicopter crashed into a Bankstown car park, with emergency services racing to the scene. Witnesses describe terrifying moments as the aircraft came down near a busy shopping centre.

Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan

Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.

The Great Plane Seat Swindle: Windowless Window Seats

Airline passengers are being caught out by misleading seat maps that promise window views but deliver blank walls. Discover which aircraft types are the worst offenders and how to ensure you get the view you paid for.

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