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Malaysian navy helicopters collide mid-air, killing 10 crew members

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Ten people were killed on Tuesday when two helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement. All 10 were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, which occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32am local time … Read more

JetBlue shares tumble after airline lowers 2024 revenue outlook

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Silhouette of passenger in front of the JetBlue Airbus A321neo aircraft spotted on the apron tarmac docked at the passenger jet bridge from the terminal of Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport AMS EHAM in the Netherlands.  Nicholas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images JetBlue Airways shares tumbled more than 9% in premarket trading on Tuesday after … Read more

Boeing expects slower production increase of 787 Dreamliner

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Boeing 787 Dreamliners are built at the aviation company’s North Charleston, South Carolina, assembly plant on May 30, 2023.  Juliette Michel | AFP | Getty Images Boeing told employees on Monday that it expects a slower increase in production and deliveries of new 787 Dreamliner planes because of supplier shortages of “a few key parts.” … Read more

Delta Air Lines gives staff another 5% raise, hikes starting wages

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Delta Air Lines jets are seen on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on Dec. 22, 2021. Elijah Nouvelage | Reuters Delta Air Lines said it is raising staff pay by another 5% this year as the country’s most profitable airline prepares for the busy summer travel season. The pay increase, which … Read more

Ex-JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to run Airbus North America

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Robin Hayes, chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways Corp., speaks during an Economic Club of New York event in New York, US, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Former JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes will run Airbus’s North America arm, replacing Jeffrey Knittel, the airplane maker said Monday. Hayes … Read more

Emirates Airline CEO issues apology after Dubai flood chaos

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People queue at a flight connection desk after a rainstorm hit Dubai, causing delays at the Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024.  Rula Rouhana | Reuters The CEO of Emirates airline issued an apology letter to customers over the weekend after historic rains in the United Arab Emirates caused record flooding and … Read more

Zurich, Oslo top list of world’s smartest cities

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These are the ten smartest cities in the world, according to IMD. Anton Aleksenko | Istock | Getty Images Smart cities in Europe and Asia are gaining ground globally while North American cities have fallen down the ranks, according to the 2024 Smart City Index released April. Of the top 10 smart cities on the … Read more

Unclaimed Baggage sells items in lost luggage at steep discounts

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Live snakes, a mounted ram head, a Halloween card signed by Richard Nixon. Those are some of the most fascinating items found in lost luggage in 2023, according to a new report by Unclaimed Baggage, a store that buys lost items from airlines, sight unseen. The company also found a 13-foot vaulting pole, gruesome props … Read more

The Best Hotels in Lisbon, From Apartment Hotels to Renovated Palaces on

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In a pink 19th-century palace formerly belonging to the Lisbon Teixeira da Mota family, the renovated Palácio Príncipe Real provides a luxurious respite in the center of the city. If the decadent old-world details, like the tiled walls, stand-alone tubs, and sweeping staircases aren’t enough to woo you, maybe it’ll be those special moments sipping … Read more