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Would you trust this self-flying plane with your life?

A US start-up has developed software that can integrate with existing flight-control systems to make standard aircraft capable of flying unmanned.

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Plane forced to do a u-turn over Ireland as pilot unqualified to fly

The mistake was described as a “rostering error” by an airline spokesperson, as the flight was forced to do a u-turn over Ireland.

Climate

The real climate impact of flying could be much worse than we thought

The consequences of non-CO2 impacts could be a net warming effect on the climate that is bigger than that of CO2.

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Euroviews. View: Do practice flights really work for autistic people like me?

Harrison is an autistic person who has never taken a flight. “I’m deterred by the lack of control and inability to escape from challenging sensory stimuli,” he says.

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Netherlands

Chaos at Amsterdam airport amid large crowds and staff shortages

Cancellations, strikes, staff shortages and delays cause chaos at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport as May holidays get underway

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35th International Kite Festival kicks off in Berck, France

After two years of absence because of Covid, the sky of Berck-sur-Mer, on the Opal Coast, once again has kites and visitors for the 35th edition of the International Kite Festival.

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China plane crash: It will take 'a year' to find out what happened

Flight MU5735 crashed on Monday, killing all 132 people onboard, mainland China's deadliest aviation disaster in 28 years.

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Passengers cheer as US mask mandate is lifted on public transport

Mask wearing during flights is no longer compulsory in the US from Monday 18 April.

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Euroviews. Travelling is important - you shouldn't give in to 'flight shaming'

Holidays are for relaxation and expanding the mind, so why do we feel so guilty for going on them nowadays?

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Liquids can stay put in your luggage with these new airport scanners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it has purchased new X-ray systems, spending a total of over €707 million.

Destinations

World’s longest flight times: Would you spend 18 hours on a plane?

An Auckland to New York service is flying into the number four spot later this year.

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One of the world’s safest planes takes a fatal nosedive, but why?

None of the 132 passengers or crew are believed to have survived the crash, which has raised questions about the jets' safety.

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Putin overrides international rules on leased jets to keep them flying

The President's new law to keep foreign planes puts Russian airlines in a catch-22.

Earth News

New €6 million project in Istanbul is turning algae into bio-jet fuel

The 2,500-square metre facility will be able to process approximately 1,200 tons of wet algae mass per year.

Travel News

From manspreading to snoring: Here are the most annoying flight habits

From eating smelly food to taking off your socks, if you want to be a conscientious passenger, here are the things to avoid.

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Europe air travel: What do the new flight paths mean for your journey?

Planes are having to use hours more 'fuel burn' to get to their destinations, with Finnair particularly impacted by the airspace bans.

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World’s largest plane is ‘demolished’ by Russian troops in Ukraine

The airport was also subject to significant damages, according to satellite images.

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European airline shares plummet as Russia closes its airspace

In Asia, Singapore Airlines has also said it is suspending all services to and from Moscow until further notice.

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Ukraine war: What are airspace closures costing the travel industry?

As countries close their airspace to Russia, the costs are racking up for airlines forced to take longer routes.

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Here's how to cancel your flight without losing money

Extreme weather is on the rise, so if you don’t fancy flying in a storm, here’s how to cancel your flight.