Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime

The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.

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Role of Concrete Wall Near Runway Questioned in South Korea Plane Crash

Aviation safety analysts said they expect officials investigating the crash, which killed 179 people, to look into the location and composition of a structure housing an antenna.

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Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights

It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.

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What to Know About South Korea’s Worst Plane Crash in Decades

A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction with the landing gear and a bird strike.

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Severe Weekend Weather Disrupts Holiday Travel

More than 8,000 flights were delayed on Saturday amid threats of rain, snow and tornadoes across the country.

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Stowaway on a Delta Seattle-Hawaii Flight Is Caught Before Takeoff

The person, who boarded the flight without a ticket, was detected as the plane was preparing to take off for Hawaii on Christmas Eve.

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How Breeze and Avelo Found Success by Serving Tiny Airports

Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways have found success and loyal customers by serving airports in smaller cities, like New Haven, Conn., that were neglected by national carriers.

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American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue

Flights were grounded for about an hour on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year, before the airline restored its systems. But heavy delays are expected.

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American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue

Flights were grounded for about an hour on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year, before the airline restored its systems. But heavy delays are expected.

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The Ordinary Explanations Behind the Reported Drone Sightings

As tips roll in, most reported incidents involve piloted planes and hobby drones, not foreign spying or secret programs, officials say.

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