1 week ago Runaway bear in runway ‘stalemate’ with Japanese airport officials

A dozen flights cancelled at Yamagata airport as attempts to chase furry trespasser away continueAuthorities at a Japanese airport are locked in a “stalemate” with a black bear which has been roaming the runway despite attempts to chase it off, forcing air traffic controllers to cancel a dozen flights.The bear first appeared at northern Yamagata airport in the early hours of Thursday, and officials immediately shut operations down, causing delays. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago How America is amassing its might against Iran as aircraft carrier 'strike groups' and fighter squadrons zero in on the region

The might of the world's foremost military superpower was bearing down on Iran last night - an armada of American ships and aircraft that could reduce the country to rubble.

Events

3 w. ago Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japanese military plane as Pacific tensions rise

J-15 fighter jet took off from Chinese aircraft carrier off Japanese coast and came within 45 metres of Japanese Self-Defence Force aircraftJapan has voiced “serious concern” over a near miss involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter jet in the Pacific, where recent manoeuvres by Chinese aircraft carrier groups have raised tensions across the region.The Chinese aircraft took off from a moving aircraft carrier, the Shandong, and reportedly flew within 45 metres of a Japanese Self-Defence Force (SDF) patrol plane shortly afterwards. On Thursday, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary, Yoshimasa Hayashi, urged Beijing to prevent a repeat of the incident, which took place at the weekend. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japan military plane as Pacific tensions rise

J-15 jet took off from Chinese aircraft and reportedly came within 45 metres of Japanese patrol planeJapan has voiced “serious concern” over a near miss involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter jet in the Pacific, where recent manoeuvres by Chinese aircraft carrier groups have raised tensions across the region.Beijing later rejected the criticism, accusing Japan of dangerous behaviour. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Regional airline closes up shop and plans ‘to sell everything’ as flyers are left grounded

Silver had several of its planes repossessed earlier this year, cutting its fleet in half before its eventual closure

Politics

3 w. ago Regional carrier Silver Airways says it's shutting down operations

Regional carrier Silver Airways has announced it's shutting down operations after a failed attempt at restructuring through bankruptcy, leaving some passengers stranded at airports in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean

Politics

3 w. ago Passengers told ‘not to go to airport’ after airline suddenly shuts down all flights

The popular Florida-Caribbean regional airline left passengers without flights this week after shutting down with immediate effect

Transport