All Gulf majors & Turkish Airlines impacted by US electronics carry-on ban
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Etihad Airways, Emirates Airline, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers affected by a US government emergency order that bans passengers from keeping their personal electronic devices in their carry-on bags on flights to the US.
South Supreme Airlines AN26 crashes
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An Antonov AN26 passenger aircraft, operated by South Sudanese carrier South Supreme Airlines, has reportedly crashed and been destroyed by fire with no fatalities.
Embraer’s fourth E190-E2 test aircraft flew for the first time March 17, performing an initial two-hour mission.
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European travelers have been hit by yet another wave of strike action, as Italy’s air traffic controllers and air transport workers, as well as Air France’s cabin crew, stage separate protests.
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