Tag: US aviation
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US to Cut Flights at 40 Airports If Shutdown Prolongs: What It Means for Travelers
Overview: A Potential Contraction in Air Travel The United States faces a potential reduction in domestic air travel capacity as a government shutdown threatens to extend into the weekend. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that if the impasse persists, air traffic control staffing levels could trigger a 10% cut in flight capacity at 40 major…
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Tragic UPS Plane Crash at Louisville Hub: Toll Rises as Investigation Opens
Overview of the Incident A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball while attempting to take off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky. Local authorities confirmed that at least seven people were killed and 11 were injured in the disaster, which unfolded at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.…