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<title>Aviation News &amp;amp; Tourism Industry Updates &#45; : Aviation Safety</title>
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<title>Over 300 drones seized near World Cup sites</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Strict no-fly zones and counter-drone measures are enforced around stadiums and fan gatherings, with violators facing up fines and criminal charges ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:35:31 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>USA, agency, TSA, World Cup, drone, stadium, fine, charge</media:keywords>
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<title>Eight die in hot air balloon accident in Brazil</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/eight-die-in-hot-air-balloon-accident-in-brazil</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The balloon catches fire mid-air and crashes in Praia Grande, which is a popular tourist destination known for ballooning activities ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:24:05 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Brazil, South America, balloon, ballooning, accident, Praia Grande, tourist destination</media:keywords>
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<title>What to know before planning first foreign trip</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Many first-time international travellers, especially those with newly issued passports, often feel anxious about airport and immigration procedures ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:38:04 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Travel, visa, abroad, passport, airport, journey, digestive</media:keywords>
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<title>Light plane crashes in France, 2 die</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies along with an instructor after his twin-engine Cessna 421 crashed and caught fire in La Baule, France ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:08:49 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>France, plane, Cessna, fire, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Small plane crashes on Texas highway</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ One person died and five were injured when a NetJets business jet with mechanical issues crashed on a South Texas highway after losing contact with air traffic control ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:29:24 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Texas, USA, jet, business, crash</media:keywords>
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<title>8 killed in B&#45;52 bomber crash in California</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/8-killed-in-b-52-bomber-crash-in-california</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The incident occurred at 11:20 local time on Monday while the aircraft was on a routine test mission, creating a huge plume of black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:08:03 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>B-52, Edwards Air Force Base, Los Angeles, Mojave Desert, X-15 aircraft, NASA</media:keywords>
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<title>US musician Oliver Tree dies in copter crash in Brazil</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-musician-oliver-tree-dies-in-copter-crash-in-brazil</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ American musician Oliver Tree, was among six people killed when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on June 14Tree, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:09:08 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>USA, America, aviation, accident, helicopter, Brazil, Oliver Tree</media:keywords>
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<title>12 killed in Missouri plane crash</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The plane was taking people up to skydive and emergency responders got a call that a plane was down and engulfed in fire around 11:30 am Sunday morning ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:11:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>plane, crash, Missouri, Kansas</media:keywords>
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<title>King of Spain steps in to aid Pope Leo XIV after flight grounded</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV’s return flight from Spain was grounded due to an engine failure after boarding, prompting Spain’s King Felipe to offer his private jet ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:40:46 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Vatican, Spain, King, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Sri Lankan A330 returns after lightning strike</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/sri-lankan-a330-returns-after-lightning-strike</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The crew decided to turn back as a precaution, and the aircraft landed safely with all 207 passengers and 16 crew members on board ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:02:06 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Sri Lanka, A330, lighting, SriLankan Airlines, Sydney</media:keywords>
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<title>IAF AN&#45;32 crashes during landing in Assam</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iaf-an-32-crashes-during-landing-in-assam</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pilot feared dead as rescue, probe efforts continue ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:32:34 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IAF, AN-32, plane crash, Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet, India</media:keywords>
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<title>ICAO aviation security inspectors course ends</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/icao-aviation-security-inspectors-course-ends</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Twelve local and foreign participants took part in the 7-day training programme and successfully completed the course ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:11 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICAO, CAAB</media:keywords>
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<title>EU clears Kyrgyzstan from aviation safety blacklist</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/eu-clears-kyrgyzstan-from-aviation-safety-blacklist</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kyrgyzstan is set to be removed from the EU aviation safety blacklist after nearly two decades ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:28:18 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kyrghyzstan, aviation, EU, blacklist, Brussles</media:keywords>
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<title>5 toughest airports for pilots to land at</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/5-toughest-airports-for-pilots-to-land-at</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From mountain ranges and oceans to less than half a mile runways, these are the five most dangerous airports in the world, where landings and takeoffs require extreme precision and massive pilot skill ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:52:27 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>pilot, airport, risky landing, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, London City Airport, Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, Madeira, Portugal, Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla, Nepal, Paro International Airport, Bhutan</media:keywords>
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<title>Probe committee formed after fire at Shahjalal airport cargo complex</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/probe-committee-formed-after-fire-at-shahjalal-airport-cargo-complex</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/probe-committee-formed-after-fire-at-shahjalal-airport-cargo-complex</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ State minister cites possible electrical short circuit, warns of action if negligence is found ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:41:11 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>aviation, cargo, HSIA, safety</media:keywords>
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<title>Late&#45;night fire at Dhaka airport cargo village quickly contained</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/late-night-fire-at-dhaka-airport-cargo-village-quickly-contained</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/late-night-fire-at-dhaka-airport-cargo-village-quickly-contained</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Swift response by airport and fire service teams prevents disruption to flight operations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:54:19 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dhaka, airport, fire, fire service</media:keywords>
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<title>Air traffic control strike: Flights to and from Belgium to come to a halt</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/air-traffic-control-strike-flights-to-and-from-belgium-to-come-to-a-halt</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/air-traffic-control-strike-flights-to-and-from-belgium-to-come-to-a-halt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Air traffic across Belgium will be suspended Tuesday afternoon due to a staff strike over the planned digital control tower in Namur ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:25:21 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Air traffic, aviation, Belgium, Brussles</media:keywords>
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<title>CAAB launches ICAO&#45;accredited security inspectors’ course</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-launches-icao-accredited-security-inspectors-course</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-launches-icao-accredited-security-inspectors-course</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ASNI course is designed to strengthen oversight and inspection capacities in aviation security and support the implementation of ICAO&#039;s Standards and Recommended Practices ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:02:19 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CAAB, ASNI course, ICAO, Civil Aviation Academy, Director, Prashanta Kumar Chakraborty, course instructor, Mohammad Alamgir</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia secures more jet fuel from China</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/australia-secures-more-jet-fuel-from-china</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Australia secures three shipments of jet fuel from China to bolster supplies amid Iran war disruptions, with over 600,000 barrels arriving from early June ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:25:29 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, China, jet fuel, aviation</media:keywords>
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<title>Indian flight briefly halted by fox at Dhaka airport</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/indian-flight-briefly-halted-by-fox-at-dhaka-airport</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/indian-flight-briefly-halted-by-fox-at-dhaka-airport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The flight remained stationary for around one minute before resuming movement towards the terminal ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:18:01 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
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<title>US flight attendants’ union urges screening for Hantavirus</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-flight-attendants-union-pushes-for-pre-flight-illness-screening-for-hantavirus</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Following a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and a KLM flight attendant&#039;s scare, the largest US flight attendant union urges American airlines to screen passengers for symptoms and offer penalty-free rebooking ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:19:46 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>FedEx’s MD&#45;11F cargo jets return to the air</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fedexs-md-11f-cargo-jets-return-to-the-air</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fedexs-md-11f-cargo-jets-return-to-the-air</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After a six-month grounding following a fatal UPS crash, two of FedEx’s MD-11Fs have returned to the skies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:28:47 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>FedEx, UPS, cargo, aviation, crash</media:keywords>
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<title>Police aviation unit ‘not realistic’ now: Home minister</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/police-aviation-unit-not-realistic-now-home-minister</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/police-aviation-unit-not-realistic-now-home-minister</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ He said the government could reconsider the proposal once the force demonstrates sufficient technical and operational capacity ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:53:32 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PMO, Home Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed, Rapid Action Battalion, aviation unit, police, Police Week 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Malaysia Airlines flight&amp;apos;s tyre bursts at Hong Kong airport</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/malaysia-airlines-flights-tyre-bursts-at-hong-kong-airport</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/malaysia-airlines-flights-tyre-bursts-at-hong-kong-airport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malaysia Airlines Flight MH79, bound for Kuala Lumpur, aborted taking off from the airport’s South Runway due to tyre burst ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:27:55 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Malaysia, Hong Kong, aviation, tyre, airport</media:keywords>
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<title>Turkish plane evacuated in Nepal following landing gear fault</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/turkish-plane-evacuated-in-nepal-following-landing-gear-fault</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/turkish-plane-evacuated-in-nepal-following-landing-gear-fault</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All 277 passengers and 11 crew on board were evacuated using the emergency ‌exits, ⁠and nobody was injured ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:10:31 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>aviation, airlines, Turkish Airlines, Nepal, Kathmandu, gear</media:keywords>
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<title>Operations snapped at 13 Russian airports after UAV strike</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/operations-snapped-at-13-russian-airports-after-uav-strike</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Air traffic management operations in the region had been “temporarily adjusted” following the incident while authorities assess the operational status of equipment at the site ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:18:42 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russia, North Caucasus, Ukrain, Astrakhan, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Grozny, Krasnodar, Makhachkala, Magas, Mineralnye Vody, Nalchik, Sochi, Stavropol, Elista</media:keywords>
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<title>WHO tracing 98 passengers on flight with hantavirus victim</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/who-tracing-98-passengers-on-flight-with-hantavirus-victim</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The World Health Organization is urgently working to trace the passengers who were aboard a flight with the Dutch woman who died of hantavirus infection ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:25:08 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>WHO, Hantavirus, flight, infection</media:keywords>
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<title>Three dead after light aircraft crashes into building in Brazil</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/three-dead-after-light-aircraft-crashes-into-building-in-brazil</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite the unbelievable crash and direct impact, no one inside the building was injured ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:27:03 +0600</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>aviation, Brazil, crash, plane</media:keywords>
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<title>Spanish PM’s aircraft makes emergency landing in Turkey</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/spanish-pms-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-in-turkey</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Spanish leader was en route to Armenia to attend a meeting of the European Political Community when the incident occurred ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:11:05 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spanish, PM, Pedro Sanchez, Turkey, Armenia, EPC summit</media:keywords>
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<title>Plane crash in Texas kills five people</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/plane-crash-in-texas-kills-five-people</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/plane-crash-in-texas-kills-five-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All people onboard Cessna 421C dead after crash on Thursday night ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:09:46 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Plane, crash, Texas, Cesna, aviation, pickleball</media:keywords>
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<title>Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/two-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-into-australia-airport-hangar</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/two-dead-after-small-plane-crashes-into-australia-airport-hangar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The aircraft burst into flames at Parafield Airport in Adelaide after it crashed on Wednesday afternoon local time ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:24 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>plane, crash, australia, Adelaide, Parafield Airport</media:keywords>
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<title>Civil Aviation Academy completes Airport Security Manager Course</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/civil-aviation-academy-completes-airport-security-manager-course</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/civil-aviation-academy-completes-airport-security-manager-course</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senior officials from various government and private organisations across the country took part in the course. The training covered various modern aspects of airport security management ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:59:49 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Civil Aviation Academy, ICAO, X-ray, CAAB, ICAO, instructor, Prashanta Kumar Chakraborty</media:keywords>
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<title>Plane crash in South Sudan’s capital Juba kills 14</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/plane-crash-in-south-sudans-capital-juba-kills-14</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/plane-crash-in-south-sudans-capital-juba-kills-14</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The plane arriving from Yei town may have crashed due to weather conditions that caused poor visibility ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:07:12 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>plane, crash, South Sudan, Kenyans, South Sudanese, pilot</media:keywords>
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<title>Fire breaks out at CAAB office in Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fire-breaks-out-at-caab-office-in-dhaka</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/fire-breaks-out-at-caab-office-in-dhaka</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fire originated on the second floor of the CAAB office, but the cause of the fire could not be known immediately ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:12 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, CAAB, airport, Dhaka</media:keywords>
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<title>CAAB issues high alert for country&amp;apos;s all airports</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-issues-high-alert-for-countrys-all-airports</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/caab-issues-high-alert-for-countrys-all-airports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Security has heightened at all airports across Bangladesh in the wake of a warning from Police Headquarters regarding a possible militant attack on important national installations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:45:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>high alert, CAAB, Chairman, Air Vice Marshal Md Mostafa Mahmud Siddiq, Jatiya Sangsad</media:keywords>
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<title>Five injured after Zurich&#45;bound Swiss flight aborts takeoff in India</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/five-injured-after-zurich-bound-swiss-flight-aborts-takeoff-in-india</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/five-injured-after-zurich-bound-swiss-flight-aborts-takeoff-in-india</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One of the engines caught fire as the plane was accelerating down a runway and that ⁠the passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:50:47 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zurich, Swiss, Switzerland, avaition, India</media:keywords>
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<title>Kuwait reopens airspace after two&#45;month shutdown</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/kuwait-reopens-airspace-after-two-month-shutdown</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/kuwait-reopens-airspace-after-two-month-shutdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The process will begin with the reopening of Terminals 4 and 5 to selected destinations from Sunday ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:32:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kuwait, airspace, Civil Aviation, Authority, security standards</media:keywords>
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<title>16 international flights cancelled at Ctg airport, situation improving</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/16-international-flights-cancelled-at-ctg-airport-situation-improving</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/16-international-flights-cancelled-at-ctg-airport-situation-improving</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The cancellations occurred between April 18 and April 24 across several airlines ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:53:46 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Flight, cancelation, Chattogram, airport, sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha</media:keywords>
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<title>ME conflict puts airfreight demand under pressure</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/me-conflict-puts-airfreight-demand-under-pressure</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/me-conflict-puts-airfreight-demand-under-pressure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Air cargo has typically benefited during crises, this conflict is putting more pressure on airlines than on ocean shipping, with freight rates already climbing ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:37:18 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Air, cargo, airfreeighrt, Asia, Europe, America, Middle East</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran war reshaping global aviation</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iran-war-reshaping-global-aviation</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iran-war-reshaping-global-aviation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways offered a viable alternative in the Persian Gulf region, leveraging a perfect position between three continents — Europe, Africa and Asia ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:33:16 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, airlines, aviation, tourism, Middle East, European, Flightradar24</media:keywords>
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<title>US fighter jet shot down over Iran; crew member missing</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-iran-crew-member-missing</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-fighter-jet-shot-down-over-iran-crew-member-missing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The downed F-15 was hit by Iranian fire over Iranian airspace ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:47:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>USA, Iran, fighter jet, pilot, Epic Fury, Middle East, conflict</media:keywords>
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<title>ACC probe into 72,000&#45;litre jet fuel theft stalled midway</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/acc-probe-into-72000-litre-jet-fuel-theft-stalled-midway</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/acc-probe-into-72000-litre-jet-fuel-theft-stalled-midway</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Allegations have been raised that the investigation has stalled due to lack of ‘green signal’ from influential syndicate within Padma Oil Company. Multiple meetings between ACC probe team and main accused official have raised neutrality concerns ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:15:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACC, Padma Oil Company, jet fuel theft, Narayanganj, Godnail, Kurmitola Depot, Dhaka</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran attacks threaten global aviation: ICAO</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iran-attacks-threaten-global-aviation-icao</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/iran-attacks-threaten-global-aviation-icao</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The UN aviation watchdog specifically condemned attacks carried out since February 28, involving missiles and drones targeting Gulf Cooperation Council states and Jordan ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:37:39 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICAO, Iran, Jordan, UAE, Oman, Gulf countries, UN aviation watchdog, GCAA, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>ICAO strengthens global framework for aircraft accident investigations</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/icao-strengthens-global-framework-for-aircraft-accident-investigations</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/icao-strengthens-global-framework-for-aircraft-accident-investigations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Revised international standards seek to ensure that accident investigations are neither halted nor undermined by conflicts of interest ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:02:54 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICAO, aircraft, accident, investigation</media:keywords>
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<title>Mideast airspace closures cancel 797 flights in Dhaka</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/mideast-airspace-closures-cancel-797-flights-in-dhaka</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/mideast-airspace-closures-cancel-797-flights-in-dhaka</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 797 flights were cancelled between February 28 and March 27, as the crisis continued for several weeks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:38:18 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mideast, airspace closure, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, HSIA</media:keywords>
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<title>Drone strike sparks fuel tank blaze at Kuwait airport</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/drone-strike-sparks-fuel-tank-blaze-at-kuwait-airport</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/drone-strike-sparks-fuel-tank-blaze-at-kuwait-airport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kuwait&#039;s Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi confirmed preliminary assessments showed only limited property damage with no report of any casualty ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:05:58 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kuwait International Airport, radar, terminal, civilian, strategic, February, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Colombian military plane crash death toll rises to 69</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/colombian-military-plane-crash-death-toll-rises-to-69</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/colombian-military-plane-crash-death-toll-rises-to-69</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The incident occurred in Puerto Leguízamo, deep within the Amazon region ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:56:40 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation, Colombia, Military, C-130, plane crash</media:keywords>
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<title>ICE agents at US airports amid TSA staff shortages for shutdown</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/ice-agents-at-us-airports-amid-tsa-staff-shortages-for-shutdown</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/ice-agents-at-us-airports-amid-tsa-staff-shortages-for-shutdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TSA faces a mounting staffing crisis due to an ongoing partial government shutdown, leaving thousands of federal employees without pay ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:33:51 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICE, TSA, USA, shutdown</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia issues urgent warning against Middle East transit amid intensifying conflict</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/australia-issues-urgent-warning-against-middle-east-transit-amid-intensifying-conflict</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/australia-issues-urgent-warning-against-middle-east-transit-amid-intensifying-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aussies traveling to Europe via a Middle East stopover have been warned to reconsider ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:46:50 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Miidle East, aviation, Australia, conflict</media:keywords>
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<title>4 Qataris, 3 Turks killed in helicopter crash</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/4-qataris-3-turks-killed-in-helicopter-crash</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/4-qataris-3-turks-killed-in-helicopter-crash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rescue operations had been completed and a final seventh individual was confirmed dead. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:34:07 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Qatar, turkey, helicopter, crash, rescue, territorial</media:keywords>
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<title>Adverse weather forces diversion of 5 Dhaka&#45;bound flights</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/adverse-weather-forces-diversion-of-5-dhaka-bound-flights</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/adverse-weather-forces-diversion-of-5-dhaka-bound-flights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Of the diverted flights, three were operated by US-Bangla Airlines—from Cox’s Bazar, Singapore and Maldives ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:04:02 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Weather, flight, divert, novoair, US-Bangla, Chattogram, Maldives</media:keywords>
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<title>Security concern forces cancellation of over 500 Dhaka&#45;ME flights</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/security-concern-forces-cancellation-of-over-500-dhaka-me-flights</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/security-concern-forces-cancellation-of-over-500-dhaka-me-flights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The flights were cancelled between 28 February and 15 March from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:28:52 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>500, flights, Middle Eastern, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan</media:keywords>
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<title>364 ME flights operated amid 12&#45;day crisis</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/364-me-flights-operated-amid-12-day-crisis</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/364-me-flights-operated-amid-12-day-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Daily operations include routes to Muscat in Oman, multiple cities across Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates destinations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:12:30 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle East, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Muscat, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah</media:keywords>
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<title>Flight cancellations leave hundreds of Bangladeshis stranded in Italy</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/flight-cancellations-leave-hundreds-of-bangladeshis-stranded-in-italy</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/flight-cancellations-leave-hundreds-of-bangladeshis-stranded-in-italy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 300,000 Bangladeshi expatriates living in Italy are facing severe travel disruptions after several airlines cancelled flights to Bangladesh amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:12:56 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>bangladesh, italy, rome, milan, middle east, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudi Airlines</media:keywords>
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<title>BAF training aircraft makes emergency landing in Jashore</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/baf-training-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-in-jashore</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/baf-training-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-in-jashore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The incident occurred at around 12:46pm when the aircraft experienced a technical problem during flight ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:10:06 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BAF, ISPR, aircraft, training, Jashore, technical problem</media:keywords>
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<title>ME conflict forces cancellation of 300 flights in 9 days: CAAB</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/me-conflict-forces-cancellation-of-300-flights-in-9-days-caab</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/me-conflict-forces-cancellation-of-300-flights-in-9-days-caab</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan closed their airspace on February 28 due to the deteriorating security situation, disrupting flight operations between Bangladesh and the Middle East ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:55:21 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CAAB, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Bangladesh, Middle East, Emirates, Flydubai</media:keywords>
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<title>Muslim pilgrims caught in travel turmoil amid Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/muslim-pilgrims-caught-in-travel-turmoil-amid-middle-east-conflict</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/muslim-pilgrims-caught-in-travel-turmoil-amid-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of Muslim pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage have been stranded in Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing Middle East conflict ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:36:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>pilgrim, muslim, Mecca, Middle East, Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt, United States</media:keywords>
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<title>Gulf aviation crisis to drain $3,400cr: Report</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gulf-aviation-crisis-to-drain-3400cr-report</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/gulf-aviation-crisis-to-drain-3400cr-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ongoing US-Israeli military operations against Iran has severely disrupted global aviation, threatening 11% drop in Middle East tourism this year ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:28:10 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>aviation, tourism, gulf, Oxford Economics, Asia, Africa, Europe, Americas, Oceania</media:keywords>
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<title>Dubai Airport suspends operations after drone intercepted, debris falls on runway</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dubai-airport-suspends-operations-after-drone-intercepted-debris-falls-on-runway</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai Airports, the operator of DXB, issued an urgent advisory to passengers: &quot;Due to the current situation, flights are temporarily suspended. We are working to restore operations as soon as possible. Please check with your airline for flight updates and allow extra travel time.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:36:16 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
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<title>Biman cancels all Middle East flights until March 8</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-cancels-all-middle-east-flights-until-march-8</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Biman has suspended operations on six major Middle Eastern routes until March 8. Earlier, flights on these routes had already been suspended from March 3 to March 5, and the suspension has now been extended ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:58:55 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, the UAE, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Doha, Qatar, Kuwait</media:keywords>
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<title>Probe finds major faults in aircraft used for VVIP flight carrying Tarique Rahman</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/probe-finds-major-faults-in-aircraft-used-for-vvip-flight-carrying-tarique-rahman</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/probe-finds-major-faults-in-aircraft-used-for-vvip-flight-carrying-tarique-rahman</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The aircraft experienced repeated technical problems, while coordination failures among engineering and safety departments created significant operational risks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:38:52 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Biman Bangladesh Airlines, aviation, Engineering and Material Management Division, Boeing 787-9, BG-202, London, Sylhet</media:keywords>
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<title>268 flights cancelled from Dhaka in 8 days</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/268-flights-cancelled-from-dhaka-in-8-days</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan shut down airspace amid regional tensions, forcing cancellation of 268 flights from Dhaka airport in eight days ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:42:20 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan</media:keywords>
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<title>IAF Su&#45;30MKI fighter jet crashes in Assam, both pilots killed</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/IAF%2C-India%2C-Assam%2C-Su-30MKI</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/IAF%2C-India%2C-Assam%2C-Su-30MKI</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The IAF released a statement expressing profound grief over the loss of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the crash. &quot;All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief,&quot; the statement read. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:24:47 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation Safety</media:keywords>
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<title>Air travel turmoil: 4.4m seats lost in Middle East crisis</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/air-travel-turmoil-44m-seats-lost-in-middle-east-crisis</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/air-travel-turmoil-44m-seats-lost-in-middle-east-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 23,000 flights have been cancelled since February 28 following widespread airspace closures across several countries in the region ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:24:05 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, travel, flight, Cirium, Iran, Israel, Iraq, Qatar</media:keywords>
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<title>Chinese airlines, travel agencies step up to assist flyers</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/chinese-airlines-travel-agencies-step-up-to-assist-flyers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Of 808 scheduled flights between the Chinese mainland and the Middle East, more than a quarter were canceled, disrupting the plans of thousands of passengers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:35:08 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Airlines, Middle East, VariFlight, Europe, Asia, Trip.com Group, Tongcheng Travel, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines</media:keywords>
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<title>Copter crash in Philippines kills two</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/copter-crash-in-philippines-kills-two</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pililla Mayor John Masinsin verified to the media that two passengers, a Malaysian and a Filipino, were killed in the crash. Three others, including the critically injured pilot, were rushed to Rizal Provincial Hospital for medical treatment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:12:22 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Helicopter, Philippines, Manila, Malaysia</media:keywords>
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<title>Thousands of flights cancelled as Iran conflict disrupts global air travel</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/thousands-of-flights-cancelled-as-iran-conflict-disrupts-global-air-travel</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/thousands-of-flights-cancelled-as-iran-conflict-disrupts-global-air-travel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Key transit airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, as well as Doha in Qatar, were closed or operating under severe restrictions as much of the region’s airspace remained shut ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:28:52 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dubai, Doha, Qatar, Emirates, Gulf states, FlightAware, Europe, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>Airspace closures cancel 102 flights in 3 days at HSIA</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airspace-closures-cancel-102-flights-in-3-days-at-hsia</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airspace-closures-cancel-102-flights-in-3-days-at-hsia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Airspace in Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan was temporarily closed on 28 February amid regional security concerns, directly affecting flights to and from Dhaka ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:50:49 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle East, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, CAAB</media:keywords>
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<title>54 flights from Bangladesh snapped so far</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/54-flights-from-bangladesh-snapped-so-far</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flight disruptions affected operations at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, though the total count of 54 suspended flights encompasses both arrival and departure services across all Bangladeshi airports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:55:42 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Travel Alert</media:keywords>
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<title>More ME flights axed as misery deepens for stranded passengers</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/more-me-flights-axed-as-misery-deepens-for-stranded-passengers</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/more-me-flights-axed-as-misery-deepens-for-stranded-passengers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Passenger sufferings continued for a second straight day at the airport, with not only Biman Bangladesh Airlines but also several domestic and international carriers suspending services to Middle Eastern destinations due to security risks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:58:39 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anwar Hossain</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle East, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Europe, North America</media:keywords>
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<title>Dubai Airport evacuated after Iranian attack damages terminals</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dubai-airport-evacuated-after-iranian-attack-damages-terminals</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/dubai-airport-evacuated-after-iranian-attack-damages-terminals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dramatic footage circulating on social media showed panicked travelers and staff evacuating through hazy corridors, with some individuals visibly injured. A woman was seen running with blood covering her face, while another man fled with a bloodied shirt and a towel pressed against his head to stem bleeding. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:19:50 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Travel Alert</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East crisis grounds flights, Mushfiqur Rahim stranded in Jeddah</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/middle-east-crisis-grounds-flights-mushfiqur-rahim-stranded-in-jeddah</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/middle-east-crisis-grounds-flights-mushfiqur-rahim-stranded-in-jeddah</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Biman Bangladesh Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights to Middle Eastern destinations. Major international airlines, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have also cancelled or diverted services as a precaution ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:37:20 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>airspace, travel, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Dhaka, Dubai, Jeddah</media:keywords>
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<title>Is global air travel on edge?</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/is-global-air-travel-on-edge</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The military strikes by the US on Iran have triggered significant global aviation disruptions, with widespread flight cancellations and rerouting affecting airlines worldwide as air traffic came to a standstill across the Middle East ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:35:26 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, Israel, US, airspace, air traffic, air connectivity, airline companies</media:keywords>
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<title>US fails to pass aviation safety bill as Pentagon drops support</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-fails-to-pass-aviation-safety-bill-as-pentagon-drops-support</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/us-fails-to-pass-aviation-safety-bill-as-pentagon-drops-support</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House voted 264-133 in favor of the ROTOR Act, passed unanimously by the US Senate in December, which would require aircraft operators to equip their fleets with a safety system known as the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast system, or ADS-B, by the end of 2031. But under fast-track rules designed to expedite legislation, the bill needed a two-thirds majority to pass, and it fell one vote short, report agencies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:36:22 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aviation Safety</media:keywords>
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<title>Airspaces closure across ME following Iran&#45;Israel strikes</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airspaces-close-across-the-middle-east-following-iran-israel-strikes</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airspaces-close-across-the-middle-east-following-iran-israel-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran and Israel both closed their airspaces, resulting in heavy disruption. However, this disruption will further intensify – and will have impacts globally – as more and more countries in the region close their airspaces. Iran is now targeting US airbases across the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:10:31 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, Israel, USA, Middle East, attack, missile, airspace</media:keywords>
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<title>Biman suspends Middle East flights amid Iran tensions</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-suspends-middle-east-flights-amid-iran-tensions</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/biman-suspends-middle-east-flights-amid-iran-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an immediate notice issued by its public relations department, the national carrier said all Middle East-bound flights had been put on hold due to ongoing attacks affecting parts of the region, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:05:44 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Travel Alert</media:keywords>
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<title>Airport Food Ban Leaves Travellers Facing Heavy Fines</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/airport%2C-food%2C-ban%2C-Sylhet%2C-UK%2C-Bangladesh%2C-EU%2C-EEA</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Since last April, passengers arriving in Great Britain from EU and EEA countries have faced strict limits on bringing meat and dairy products into the country ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:29:28 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Correspondent</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>airport, food, ban, Sylhet, UK, Bangladesh, EU, EEA</media:keywords>
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<title>Travel Alert Issued Following Killing of Cartel Leader in Mexico</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/travel-alert-issued-following-killing-of-cartel-leader-in-mexico</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/travel-alert-issued-following-killing-of-cartel-leader-in-mexico</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines cancelled flights to and from Puerto Vallarta, while Delta Air Lines offered waivers for passengers traveling to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Air Canada also suspended operations at Puerto Vallarta airport, citing an &quot;ongoing security situation.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:10:04 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Travel Alert</media:keywords>
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<title>HAL Denies Tejas Crash Reports, Calls Incident a ‘Minor Technical Issue’</title>
<link>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/hal-denies-tejas-crash-reports-calls-incident-a-minor-technical-issue</link>
<guid>https://aviationandtourismtimes.com/hal-denies-tejas-crash-reports-calls-incident-a-minor-technical-issue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ India’s state-owned aerospace manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said there has been no reported crash of the light combat aircraft Tejas ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:42:15 +0600</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ATT Desk Report</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>India, Tejas, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, combat aircraft, Indian Air Force</media:keywords>
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