A work action orchestrated by the guild of Belgian air traffic controllers brought flights to a halt at Brussels Airport less than 10 days after the airport restarted services following the March 22 deadly terrorist attacks.

Russian and international investigators said the pilots of Flydubai flight 981 climbed to approximately 3,000 ft. on the second aborted approach at Rostov-on-Don Airport early on March 19 before an unknown event caused the Boeing 737-800 carrying 62 passengers and crew to crash.

Italy’s air navigation services provider ENAV plans to strike on April 9, affecting air travel to and from Italy, Eurocontrol confirmed via Twitter as it established a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

Saudi Arabia has sent 30 students to New Zealand to start air traffic control training with air traffic services provider Airways.

The US Senate rejected a proposal Thursday that would have regulated a minimum seat size on US airline aircraft.

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), has barred Iranian carrier Mahan Air from the Kingdom’s airports and airspace following alleged breaches of safety regulations.

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has closed its acquisition of Southern Air Holdings for $110 million. Atlas is the parent company of international airfreight carriers Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo. It operates the world’s largest Boeing 747 freighter fleet with more than 40, including 10 747-8Fs.

LATAM Airlines Group, as part of its brand unification initiative, has brought all of its affiliated cargo operations under a single brand: LATAM Cargo.