Hundreds of flights cancelled as french ATC strikes hit

by Nick Harding in News

Hundreds of flights from the UK have been cancelled this weekend as the latest French ATC strike takes hold. Controllers in Marseilles are striking on Saturday Sunday affecting flights to the region, and also flights crossing [ Read More ]

BA2276 on fire in Las Vegas (Image: Reggie Faer)

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Katie and Kirsten prepare for a training flight (Image: The Aviation Media Co.)

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Ben Murphy crossing the finish line in Chiba Japan (Samo Vidic)

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