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NTSB slams FAA, Boeing on possible rudder failure. Here’s how the faulty parts ended up on planes
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Urgent warning to Boeing operators: Your rudders may be faulty: The U.S. NTSB said more than 40 foreign operators of Boeing 737 airplanes may be using planes ...
fastcompany.com/91200699/urgent-warning-boeing-operators-your-rudders-faulty

NTSB slams FAA, Boeing on possible rudder failure. Here’s how the faulty parts ended up on planes
columbian.com/news/2024/oct/02/ntsb-slams-faa-boeing-on-possible-rudder-failure-heres-how-the-faulty-parts-ended-up-on-planes/

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Boeing's 737 safety mess just got worse: The NTSB said at least 40 airlines outside the US might be operating aircraft with faulty rudder parts.
businessinsider.com/boeing-737-safety-mess-just-got-worse-2024-10
US raises alarms on foreign operators using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder control parts
wionews.com/business-economy/us-raises-alarms-on-foreign-operators-using-boeing-737s-with-suspect-rudder-control-parts-763405

NTSB: 40 non-US carriers may be flying 737s with faulty part: In a letter to the FAA, the NTSB chair has suggested that at least 40 non-US operators could be ...
aerotime.aero/articles/ntsb-jennifer-homendy-letter-faa-actuator

Blow to Boeing as US issues warning to airlines over 737 safety issues: More than 40 foreign operators may be using the planes
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-737-rudder-plane-safety-b2621761.html

NTSB Chair 'Disappointed' In FAA's Response To 737 Rudder Issue: The NTSB believes the FAA is not moving fast enough to address risks in ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/ntsb-chair-disappointed-faas-response-737-rudder-issue

FAA told off for not taking Boeing 737 rudder issues more seriously: NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy accused the FAA of "downplaying the urgency" of potentially ...
businessinsider.com/faa-ntsb-boeing-737-max-rudder-problems-letter-downplaying-issues-2024-10
NTSB warns over 40 foreign airlines about potential rudder safety issue on Boeing 737s
aviation24.be/organisations/ntsb-national-transportation-safety-board/ntsb-warns-over-40-foreign-airlines-about-potential-rudder-safety-issue-on-boeing-737s/

NTSB issues 'urgent' safety alert on Boeing 737 rudder system: The National Transportation Safety Board issued urgent safety recommendations to Boeing over a ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/ntsb-issues-urgent-safety-alert-boeing-737-rudder-system

US says 40 foreign operators may be using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder control parts
rappler.com/business/us-says-foreign-operators-boeing-suspect-rudder-control-parts-737-airplanes/

US officials say 40 airlines may be using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder parts: National Transportation Safety Board says operators could be unaware of ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/30/boeing-737-max-planes

China sends back new Boeing jet made more expensive by tariffs: With $55m price set to balloon by 125%, 737 Max returns to Seattle production hub still wearing ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/21/china-returns-boeing-737-jet-us-too-expensive-tariffs

Boeing ‘moving in right direction’ as net loss moves to $31M: The CEO of Boeing has said the planemaker is ‘moving in the right direction’ after its net loss for ...
aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-first-quarter-results-2025-kelly-ortberg

Image from the original article. Source: Boeing begins flying back planes refused by Chinese airlines: The US plane manufacturer Boeing has begun flying 737 Max jets that were refused by Chinese airline ...
bangkokpost.com/business/general/3006447/boeing-begins-flying-back-planes-refused-by-chinese-airlines

Key Facts: Boeing Returns Rejected Jets from Chinese Airlines
Apr 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
- Boeing has started returning 737 Max jets that were declined by Chinese airlines.
- China has instructed its airlines to halt the delivery of Boeing jets.
- The first aircraft, meant for Xiamen Air, was flown from Zhoushan to Guam.
- President Trump accused China of backing out of a significant Boeing deal.
"China has instructed airlines to stop taking delivery of Boeing jets."— US President Donald Trump earlier this week accused China of reneging on a 'big Boeing deal', as reports emerged about Beijing’s decision.
Image from the original article. Source: Boeing: The planes are now piling up here thanks to Donald Trump's tariff dispute
wiwo.de/unternehmen/industrie/boeing-hier-stauen-sich-jetzt-dank-donald-trumps-zollstreit-die-flieger/100123309.html

Key Facts: Boeing Faces Delivery Halt to China Over Tariffs
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wiwo.de
- Boeing is facing a delivery halt from China due to tariffs, further destabilizing the company.
- Chinese airlines currently have 130 aircraft orders, with potential delivery cancellations leading to billions in financial losses.
- Boeing may consider selling undelivered planes to other customers like Air India and Malaysia Airlines.
- Analysts note that Boeing's delivery slots are sold out beyond 2031, enhancing flexibility in redirecting orders.
"We will not continue to build airplanes for customers who do not want to take them."— Kelly Ortberg, CEO of Boeing, in a conference call.
Air India wants to acquire Boeing 737 MAXs bound for China: Air India is reportedly interested in acquiring more Boeing 737 MAXs originally ordered by Chinese ...
aerotime.aero/articles/air-india-wants-boeing-737s-bound-for-china

United CEO Scott Kirby Supports Trump Tariffs: Sincere Or Strategic?: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is a fan of President Trump's tariff policies ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to get in ...
independent.co.uk/news/boeing-china-chinese-donald-trump-beijing-b2738268.html

Key Facts: Boeing Faces Challenges from Chinese Tariff Rejections
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Chinese customers are refusing delivery of new Boeing jets due to tariffs.
- Boeing plans to redirect the affected jets to other customers, as China accounts for 10% of its backlog.
- The uncertainty surrounding tariffs may put many aircraft deliveries in limbo, while Washington signals a willingness to de-escalate the trade war.
- Boeing considers the issue a short-term challenge and is preparing to re-market the planes.
"Due to the tariffs, many of our customers in China have indicated that they will not take delivery."— Kelly Ortberg, CEO of Boeing, during a first quarter earnings call.
Norwegian Air Shuttle to launch Munich–Tromsø route for winter travel: Starting October 26, 2025, Norwegian Air Shuttle will connect Munich Airport to Tromsø ...
aviation24.be/airlines/norwegian/norwegian-air-shuttle-to-launch-munich-tromso-route-for-winter-travel/

As Trump softens his tone on the trade war, China refuses to budge: Beijing continues to be willing to endure economic hardship to put pressure on the U.S. ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/24/trump-trade-war-china-preparation/

United 737 Suffers Engine Failure & Fire Due To... Rabbit Strike?!: A United Boeing 737 lost its engine and suffered an engine fire after it somehow struck a ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-737-engine-failure-fire-rabbit-strike/

United invests in blended wing body startup JetZero - AeroTime: United Airlines has announced an investment in JetZero, and could order up to 200 blended wing ...
aerotime.aero/articles/united-invests-in-jetzero-blended-wing-body-airliner-could-order-200-aircraft

United Airlines’ New Process For Kicking Off Drunk Passengers: As of May 2025, United Airlines is introducing new internal guidelines for removing intoxicated ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-airlines-process-kicking-off-drunk-passengers/

United Reports Surprisingly Good Financial Results, Plans Capacity Cuts: United Airlines' Q1 2025 financial results are surprisingly impressive. However ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-financial-results-capacity-cuts/

Airlines' rocky start to the year has budget carriers rushing to pivot: There may be a saving grace for the Big 3 carriers that low-cost airlines can't as ...
businessinsider.com/delta-southwest-airlines-earnings-demand-economic-recession-budget-carriers-2025-4
Archer Aviation teams up with United Airlines for NYC ‘air taxi network’: Flying taxi company Archer Aviation is teaming with United Airlines to bring service to ...
fastcompany.com/91317794/archer-aviation-united-airlines-nyc-air-taxi-network

Ouch: Passengers Spend Night On Delta 737 After Diversion: Passengers on two recent Delta flights had to spend the night on planes at Montgomery Airport (MGM) ...
onemileatatime.com/news/passengers-spend-night-delta-737-diversion/

Airline 'fifth freedom' routes: What they are and how they work: Airlines like Singapore, Emirates, and United capitalize on 'fifth freedom' flights to boost ...
businessinsider.com/fifth-freedom-flight-routes-airlines-united-why-used-popular-2025-4
I went inside United's flying taxi. I'm not sold yet. : As a local New Yorker, I'd consider hitching a ride if I felt the price and time savings were worth it ...
businessinsider.com/united-flying-taxi-nyc-archer-photo-tour-2025-4
United's new Asia strategy: 'You don’t double down on something that does poorly'
thepointsguy.com/airline/united-airlines-asia-strategy/

Whoa: American announces free Wi-Fi coming next year: American Airlines announced it is following other carriers and making inflight Wi-Fi free by January 2026.
thepointsguy.com/news/american-airlines-free-wifi/

5 people injured after United flight encountered severe turbulence: Four crew members and one passenger were injured when a United Airlines Boeing 787 ...
businessinsider.com/united-airlines-crew-passenger-injured-flight-encountered-severe-turbulence-2025-4
New United Airlines Employee Uniforms Launching, After Major Delay: United Airlines will be introducing new employee uniforms as of May 2025 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-airlines-uniforms/

Wow: United Plans 787s With New Polaris Seats, Ultra-Premium Configuration: United Airlines is planning on introducing Boeing 787-9s featuring new Polaris ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-787-new-polaris-seats-premium-configuration/

Trump's tariffs are make-or-break moment for Chinese planemaker Comac: Comac's C919 is keeping Airbus and Boeing on their toes. A US-Europe trade war would open ...
businessinsider.com/trumps-tariffs-make-break-moment-china-planemaker-comac-boeing-airbus-2025-4
Alaska Airlines cuts 4 high-profile routes, including 2 transcons: Alaska Airlines is making big changes to its route map. The Seattle-based carrier filed plans ...
thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-airlines-route-cuts-iad/
These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Nvidia, ASML, United Airlines, Interactive Brokers, J.B. Hunt, and More
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Mess: Southwest 737 & Cessna Citation Mid-Air Close Call Near Van Nuys: A Southwest 737 and Cessna Citation had a close call in Southern California ...
onemileatatime.com/news/southwest-737-cessna-citation-mid-air-close-call-van-nuys/

US stocks tumble as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens: U.S. stocks are dropping as the costs of U.S. restrictions on global trade compound ...
apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-rates-tariffs-aeb0ed831602ab06235065aace6df5ec
Image from the original article. Source: US airlines forced to cut flights as travel across the country drops : Airlines reported that they would trim its flight schedule for the second half of the year ...
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flights-cut-delta-american-airlines-b2738959.html

Key Facts: Airlines Cut Flights Amid Economic Uncertainty
Apr 24 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: orlandosentinel.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: orlandosentinel.com
- Major U.S. airlines are cutting flight schedules and withdrawing profit forecasts due to declining domestic travel demand.
- American Airlines and others reported a significant drop in leisure travel, reflecting concerns about a potential recession.
- International visitor numbers to the U.S. have decreased by 5%, attributed to anti-American sentiment linked to current trade policies.
- Market uncertainty is prompting airlines to reduce capacity and await clearer economic forecasts.
"In this slower-growth environment, we are protecting margins and cash flow by focusing on what we can control."— Delta CEO Ed Bastian spoke about the uncertainties surrounding global trade.
Passenger's bathroom nightmare turning into another headache for Boeing: The bathroom door latches on about 2,600 Boeing 737 planes may need replacing after a ...
businessinsider.com/boeing-737-bathroom-doors-passenger-stuck-flight-diverted-faa-2025-4
Flight attendant refuses to help disabled passenger, gets 'aggressive', tries to have her removed
wionews.com/world/flight-attendant-refuses-to-help-disabled-passenger-tries-to-have-her-deboarded-8993501

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94: An idealistic ophthalmologist, he came up with an ingenious way to treat blindness in far-flung places: ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/25/science/david-paton-dead.html

Trump's health secretary RFK who said autism is 'curable' now claims 'environmental toxins' could be causing it
wionews.com/world/trumps-health-secretary-who-said-autism-is-curable-now-claims-environmental-toxins-could-be-causing-it-8972319

United Airlines (UAL) Gives 2 Profit Forecasts In Case of US Recession: United Airlines Holdings Inc. stood by its full-year profit outlook but warned a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-15/united-air-flags-recessionary-risk-while-keeping-profit-target


Transavia 737 Declares Emergency, Diverts, Over Mysterious iPad: A Transavia Boeing 737 flying from Paris to Lisbon diverted to Porto after an unaccounted for ...
onemileatatime.com/news/transavia-737-diverts-mysterious-ipad/

Fewer Americans are planning summer vacations. Travel costs aren't the top reason
cnbc.com/2025/04/24/planning-a-summer-vacation-fewer-planning-trips-because-of-costs.html

United Airlines plane engine bursts into flames after rabbit hops in: ‘Rabbit through the number two, that'll do it,’ said air traffic control
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/rabbit-united-airlines-plane-engine-explodes-b2734859.html

American Airlines withdraws 2025 forecast on murky economic outlook: American Airlines joined Delta, Southwest and Alaska in pulling its 2025 financial guidance.
cnbc.com/2025/04/24/american-airlines-aal-1q-2025-earnings.html

Rabbit Sucked Into United Airlines Plane Sparks Shocking Engine Fire: The terrifying moment caused "a giant fireball," prompting everyone to panic ...
huffpost.com/entry/united-airlines-flight-rabbit-strike-engine-fire_n_68013cade4b0b87197a6e1fa

United Airlines plane engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on takeoff: Firey video after a United Air Lines plane hits an animal on take off
cnn.com/2025/04/16/travel/united-airlines-plane-engine-shoots-out-fire-after-hitting-an-animal-on-takeoff/

Dozens of student pilots sue United Airlines and its flight school over fraud allegations
independent.co.uk/news/united-airlines-arizona-airlines-phoenix-texas-b2733874.html

American Airlines to Provide Free Wi-Fi, Joining Race to Court Connected Travelers
wsj.com/business/airlines/american-airlines-to-provide-free-wi-fi-joining-race-to-court-connected-travelers-67f5de45

Editorial: American Airlines’ O’Hare surge is good news for Chicago. Will it last?
chicagotribune.com/2025/04/17/editorial-american-airlines-ohare-airport/

United Airlines Leans on Wealthier Travelers Through Choppy Demand
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Welcome to Schrödinger’s Stock Market: United’s decision to give dueling earnings guidance is mind-bending for investors
wsj.com/finance/welcome-to-schrodingers-stock-market-a0c3cb8f

United Airlines plane returns to airport after 'possible wildlife' collision: A United Airlines plane returned to Denver after an apparent encounter with ...
foxbusiness.com/fox-news-air-space/united-airlines-plane-returns-airport-possible-wildlife-collision

Stuck for Hours on a Parked Plane? Here Are Your Rights.: Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/09/travel/plane-tarmac-delays-passenger-rights-options.html

United to cut flights this summer amid economic uncertainty, softer demand: United Airlines is the latest major U.S. carrier to warn that the current economic ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/united-cut-flights-summer-amid-economic-uncertainty-softer-demand

United Airlines passengers headed to Newark were diverted to Dublin: United Airlines said the plane diverted to "address a health concern" which the Aviation ...
businessinsider.com/united-airlines-passengers-headed-to-newark-were-diverted-to-dublin-2025-4
Stock futures rise after a wild week as traders weigh surprise China tariff exemption: Live updates
cnbc.com/2025/04/13/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

‘We Are Doing This’: TSA Warns Travelers Without REAL ID Could Miss Their Flights Beginning May 7
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/04/18/we-are-doing-this-tsa-warns-travelers-no-real-id-miss-flights/
Boeing 737 tire flies down runway after detaching during landing in Indonesia.
uk.news.yahoo.com/boeing-737-tire-flies-down-120000635.html

Free WiFi is on its way to American Airlines: American is partnering with AT&T to offer the perk in 2026.
axios.com/2025/04/15/free-wifi-american-airlines-flights

‘A retreat above the clouds’: The airlines keeping first class alive: Some airlines have declared first-class dead, focusing efforts instead on improved business ...
cnn.com/2025/04/10/travel/airlines-bringing-back-first-class-lufthansa-air-france/

Wall Street Slashes Price Targets For Airline Stocks By Up To 45%: UBS cut its price targets for Delta, United, and Alaska on Monday, while also downgrading the ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/04/07/wall-street-slashes-price-targets-for-airline-stocks-by-up-to-45/

Airlines bank even more on splurging vacationers as clouds form on economy: Carriers are hoping that wealthier leisure travelers will continue to treat ...
cnbc.com/2025/04/14/airlines-bet-on-rich-travelers-in-first-class-despite-economic-concerns.html

Winners and losers of the Trump tariff pause: President Donald Trump's abrupt pause on sweeping tariffs sent stocks soaring, with airlines and chip companies ...
businessinsider.com/winners-and-losers-trump-tariff-pause-stock-prices-2025-4
WATCH | Musk seen ‘jamming’ on live stream as thousands protest against him and Trump
wionews.com/world/watch-musk-seen-jamming-on-live-stream-as-thousands-protest-against-him-and-trump-8931999

Teamsters launch new billboard campaign blasting United Airlines for relying on China to fix its aircraft
foxbusiness.com/politics/teamsters-launch-new-billboard-campaign-blasting-united-airlines-relying-china-fix-its-aircraft

Regional airlines Republic Airways, Mesa Air Group are combining in an all-stock deal
apnews.com/article/republic-airways-mesa-american-delta-united-e93c911c6253f57e040cf8ae6e8af7d8
Wow: United Airlines Will Fly To Adelaide, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City: United Airlines is adding new routes to Adelaide, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-airlines-adelaide-bangkok-ho-chi-minh-city-flights/

United Airlines receives FAA approval to install Elon Musk's Starlink on commercial airplanes
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United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes: United Airlines said on Monday that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved its first ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-receives-faa-approval-first-starlink-equipped-airplanes-2025-03-31/

Review: United First Class Boeing 737 MAX (IAD-MIA): Review of United's Boeing 737 MAX first class. Here's what to expect from the seats, service, food ...
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Image from the original article. Source: China-bound United pilot who forgot passport forced to turn around midflight: A United Airlines flight flying from Los Angeles to China was forced to turn around ...
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Key Facts: United Airlines Flight Diverted Over Pilot's Forgotten Passport
Mar 25 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: onemileatatime.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: onemileatatime.com
- A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was diverted after a pilot realized they forgot their passport.
- Flight UA198 took off on schedule but turned back after 1 hour and 45 minutes, landing in San Francisco.
- Passengers were given meal vouchers while a new crew was arranged, resulting in a delay of approximately six hours.
- The incident raises questions about United's internal procedures, particularly regarding document checks before departure.
U.S. Airline Stocks Nosedive In Aftermath Of Tariff Rollout: “Clouds everywhere”: Analysts warn of a gloomy travel forecast for the summer and beyond ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/04/03/us-airline-stocks-nosedive-in-aftermath-of-tariff-rollout/

Canadians pull back on U.S. trips, threatening to widen United States' $50 billion travel deficit
cnbc.com/2025/03/28/canada-united-states-travel.html

Canadians don't want to visit the US, so airlines are cutting seats: Bookings on flights from Canada to the US have dropped more than 70%, OAG found ...
businessinsider.com/canadians-not-visiting-us-airlines-cutting-seats-flights-2025-3
United Airlines adds Thailand, Vietnam and Australia flights in latest expansion: United Airlines is adding service to Vietnam and Thailand in October and ...
cnbc.com/2025/04/02/united-airlines-thailand-vietnam-adelaide-australia-flights.html

United Airlines hikes airport lounge fees in bid to curb overcrowding: United Airlines Holdings Inc. will begin charging customers more to access its airport ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/24/united-air-hikes-airport-lounge-fees-in-bid-to-curb-overcrowding/

Plane turns around after pilot forgets passport: A United Airlines 787 flying from Los Angeles to China had to turn around this weekend after it was discovered ...
cnn.com/2025/03/24/travel/plane-turns-around-pilot-forgets-passport/

Is United MASSIVELY Expanding China Flights, Or…?: United Airlines appears to be hugely increasing its number of flights to Mainland China and Hong Kong ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-expanding-china-flights/

United Club Membership Pricing & Entry Rule Changes: United Airlines has raised Club access prices and launched a separate product that includes partner lounges ...
loyaltylobby.com/2025/03/24/united-club-membership-pricing-entry-rule-changes/

Airlines Cut Seats to the U.S. as Canadians Stay Away: Several airlines have reduced the number of seats on U.S.-bound flights in April, while industry data ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/28/world/canada/air-canada-flights-seats-us.html

United to offer flights from San Francisco to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh: United Airlines will offer new flights from San Francisco to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/united-airlines-new-routes-asia-australia-20255009.php

In texts, Gov. JB Pritzker expressed doubts about Mayor Brandon Johnson amid rumors United Airlines might move
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Economic turbulence shakes US airlines as travel demand falters: US airlines were flying high on talk of a new golden age, but Trump's tariffs and federal cuts ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/economic-turbulence-shakes-us-airlines-travel-demand-falters-2025-03-27/

Kite confiscated after apparently hitting United plane in Washington area: A kite appears to have hit a passenger jet as it flew near Ronald Reagan Washington ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kite-confiscated-apparently-hitting-united-plane-washington-area-rcna198742

American flight to China forced to turn around after pilot forgets passport: Many passengers onboard flight said they were 'outraged' and ...
news.stv.tv/world/american-flight-to-china-forced-to-turn-around-after-pilot-forgets-passport

Asian markets and US futures tumble following global US tariff hikes: Asian markets and US futures tumbled on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s ...
euronews.com/business/2025/04/03/asian-markets-and-us-futures-tumble-following-global-us-tariff-hikes

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