News on this topic
Helicopter lands at Norwich Airport after North Sea emergency: Fire crews were called to Norwich Airport after an emergency was declared on an AW139 helicopter ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/23389070.helicopter-lands-norwich-airport-north-sea-emergency/
RAF statement after fighter jets 'thunder' over Stoke-on-Trent: It is understood one of the jets was a Belgian Air Force F-16 taking part international training ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/raf-statement-after-fighter-jets-8251496
More news on this subject
Previous
Helicopter lands at Norwich Airport after North Sea emergency: Fire crews were called to Norwich Airport after an emergency was declared on an AW139 helicopter ...
eveningnews24.co.uk/news/23389070.helicopter-lands-norwich-airport-north-sea-emergency/
RAF statement after fighter jets 'thunder' over Stoke-on-Trent: It is understood one of the jets was a Belgian Air Force F-16 taking part international training ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/raf-statement-after-fighter-jets-8251496
A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport
ctvnews.ca/world/a-storm-dumps-record-rain-across-the-desert-nation-of-uae-and-floods-dubai-s-airport-1.6850976
Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the RAF shot done Iran attack drones headed towards ...
news.sky.com/story/raf-shot-down-a-number-of-drones-in-irans-attack-on-israel-pm-confirms-13115066
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
How Israel’s defences repelled Iranian missile and drone attack : ‘Multi-layered’ array deployed included early warnings and Arrow system that intercepts ...
ft.com/content/3416aae1-165c-4b97-aa57-4c1589f8e023
RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says: The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.
bbc.com/news/uk-68810774
Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE: Social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showcasing the deluge and its aftermath ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642133
How RAF jets protected British troops from Iran’s attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak approved the intervention of the Typhoon aircraft amid fears that Tehran’s ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/raf-jets-british-troops-iran-attack-israel-ct8zp536f
Paid articlePaid
How Israel shot down Iranian drones and missiles with limited damage: Advanced warning combined with strong missile defence in and outside its borders meant many ...
irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2024/04/14/how-israel-shot-down-iranian-drones-and-missiles-with-limited-damage/
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
RAF Typhoons down Iran suicide drones to help protect Israel: UK’s first ‘air-to-air combat mission’ since the Falklands conflict after jets dispatched from RAF ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/iran-israel-ref-typhoon-drones-missiles-9sxz06ltw
Paid articlePaid
Zelenskyy: Israel and Ukraine are not in NATO, but we only need will to protect ourselves against terror
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451343/
Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
- President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
- Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.
- Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.
- US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth: More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/e-7-facilities-take-shape-at-raf-lossiemouth/
RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza: Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68774923
3200 mile row across the Atlantic by RAF Regiment Gunners: A 3200-mile row across the Atlantic has been completed by RAF Regiment Gunners.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/3200-mile-row-across-the-atlantic-by-raf-regiment-gunners/
LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/live-heavy-rains-hail-batter-uae-as-residents-wake-up-to-thunderstorm
World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/world-s-best-airports-2024-singapore-changi-loses-crown-to-qatar-s-doha-hamad
Paid articlePaid
British Atlas transport aircraft cleared for low level parachuting: In a series of day and night sorties, paratroopers were dropped simultaneously from both side ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-atlas-transport-aircraft-cleared-for-low-level-parachuting/
Red Arrows fly in close formation over the Alps in stunning images: The Royal Air Force aerobatic team have begun final preparations to get show-ready for their ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/raf-red-arrows-fly-close-9222698
Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow: Israel’s air defense against Iran, explained: Israel’s air defense systems and a U.S.-led coalition intercepted 99 percent of ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-air-defense-iron-dome-iran/
Saudi and Iranian Ministers Talk After Drone Attack on Israel
bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-04-13/iran-attack-on-israel
Dubai airport struggles to resume flights after heavy rains leave runways underwater
cnn.com/2024/04/18/travel/dubai-airport-struggles-to-resume-flights-after-heavy-rains-left-runways-underwater/
Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
- Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.
- Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.
- Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.
- The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
Their partially sighted cat went missing on a flight. Weeks later they still don’t know what happened to it
cnn.com/travel/article/aegean-airlines-loses-cat-rodri/
Iran drone attacks on Israel: Humza Yousaf condemns attack, says all players in Middle East must stick to UN resolutions
scotsman.com/news/politics/iran-drone-attacks-on-israel-humza-yousaf-condemns-attack-says-all-players-in-middle-east-must-stick-to-un-resolutions-4590536
Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-mount-ruang-volcano-eruption-0c24f1712e350006b628492258675465
Meghan Markle is 'pushing for an apology' from royal family: expert: Meghan Markle is "pushing for an apology" from the royal family before she agrees ...
nypost.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/meghan-markle-is-pushing-for-an-apology-from-royal-family-expert/
RAF jets deployed to shoot down Iranian drones heading to Israel: Aircraft in Iraq and Syria have been deployed to intercept ‘any airborne attacks within range ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/israel-iranian-joe-biden-iraq-raf-b1151330.html
"Shaheds sound the same": Zelenskyy calls for equal air defense support - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/16/shaheds-sound-the-same-zelenskyy-calls-for-equal-air-defense-support/
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect arrested in Kelantan amid nationwide manhunt
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-airport-shooting-suspect-arrested-malaysia-police-bodyguards-injured-security-measures-4266146
Deploying jets to protect Ukraine would lead to escalation, UK foreign secretary says
kyivindependent.com/cameron-escalation-air-defense/
Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant disruption: Flights have been delayed or diverted and impacted by displaced crew.
straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/dubai-international-airport-says-bad-weather-causing-significant-disruption
Unstable weather: Dubai Metro extends operating hours for today - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/unstable-weather-dubai-metro-extends-operating-hours-for-today
‘I sat and cried the whole way on the flight’ – woman forced to remove breast prosthesis at Dublin Airport sec
independent.ie/irish-news/i-sat-and-cried-the-whole-way-on-the-flight-woman-forced-to-remove-breast-prosthesis-at-dublin-airport-security-terminal/a1450104983.html
Red Arrows begin ‘Blue’ repaint thanks to funding: After successfully attracting funding from Pepsi, the famous Red Arrows will be painted Blue.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/red-arrows-begin-blue-repaint-thanks-to-funding/
Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai: Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, appearing to flood the tarmac at the Dubai International ...
nbcnews.com/news/weather/heavy-rain-rare-flooding-dubai-middle-east-rcna148056
Boeing Engine Cover on Southwest Plane Falls Off: The plane returned safely to Denver on Sunday after the crew reported that the cover came apart during takeoff ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/07/business/southwest-boeing-engine-takeoff.html
Gaza war protesters block traffic in cities across the U.S. in 'economic blockade'
i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/artc-gaza-war-protesters-block-traffic-in-cities-across-the-u-s-in-economic-blockade
City proposes key change to O’Hare airport rebuild, after months of negotiations with airlines
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/05/city-proposes-change-ohare-airport-rebuild/
Heavy rains in UAE: 17 flights cancelled, 3 diverted due to inclement weather - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/heavy-rains-in-uae-17-flights-cancelled-3-diverted-due-to-inclement-weather
Cat rescued from Dubai floods after torrential rain brings chaos to UAE: Dubai police rescued a cat from floods after heavy thunderstorms and torrential rain ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/weather-dubai-flooding-cat-rescue-b2530443.html
UK pulled jets from Romania to intercept Iranian drones: The RAF's involvement in operations in the Middle East further stretches its resources ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-pulled-jets-from-romania-to-intercept-iranian-drones/
Flydubai suspends all flights departing from Dubai due to bad weather: Flydubai said on Tuesday it temporally suspended all of its flights departing from Dubai ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/flydubai-suspends-all-flights-departing-dubai-due-bad-weather-2024-04-16/
E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth: More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/e-7-facilities-take-shape-at-raf-lossiemouth/
D-Day at 80, how a tiny Scottish isle was key to Operation Overlord: On the white sandy beaches of Tiree where the Inner Hebrides meet the North Atlantic Ocean ...
heraldscotland.com/business_hq/24245420.d-day-80-tiny-scottish-isle-key-operation-overlord/
Changi Airport Group CEO to step down in July: Mr Lee Seow Hiang, who has led CAG for 15 years, will be replaced by the current executive vice president of ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/changi-airport-group-ceo-lee-seow-yam-kun-wenghiang-4252516
UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-flights-suspended-diverted-by-heavy-rains-all-you-need-to-know
KL airport shooting: Targeted wife says she is still traumatised: The incident saw Ms Farah Md Isa’s personal bodyguard stepping in to save her life and taking a ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/kl-airport-shooting-targeted-wife-says-she-is-still-traumatised
L'aéroport de Łodź sera le premier en Pologne à disposer d'une ferme solaire: La centrale alimentera l'aéroport lui-même et vendra de l'électricité à des fins ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/03/lodz-airport-to-become-first-in-poland-with-solar-farm/
Fears RAF jets could have to swerve round 650ft Cabrach wind turbines or risk crashing into them
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/environment/6435003/raf-cabrach-wind-farm/
Singapore Airlines flight returns to Sydney Airport due to technical issue: SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight returned to Sydney about an hour after ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-sia-flight-u-turns-back-sydney-airport-technical-issue-sq232-4249181
Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-mount-ruang-volcano-eruption-0c24f1712e350006b628492258675465
Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes: One of the most frequently asked questions is how much trouble a pilot might be in if they accidentally hit a bald eagle—or ...
flyingmag.com/avoiding-and-surviving-bird-strikes/
Dublin Airport: Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at security: Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68770727
Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on the ground: The wingtip of an empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being ...
reuters.com/world/uk/two-planes-heathrow-airport-collide-ground-2024-04-06/
Quick Glance: Collision of Passenger Planes Triggers Emergency at Heathrow Airport
- Eyewitnesses reported an incident where a Virgin Atlantic plane at London's Heathrow Airport was pushed back by a tug and collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft.
- Photos were shared on X, formerly Twitter, following the collision.
- The images depict two passenger planes colliding on the runway at Heathrow Airport, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.
- Virgin confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched, with the aircraft being taken out of service for maintenance checks.
Bomber pilot who survived 45 missions including D-Day dies aged 100: The death of Peter John Gould is the 'end of an era', his daughter who lives near ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/lancaster-bomber-pilot-who-survived-9204397
Will the Iran crisis split Rishi Sunak and David Cameron?: The Prime Minister is expected to address the House of Commons later to update parliament on the RAF’s ...
newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/04/will-the-iran-crisis-split-rishi-sunak-and-david-cameron
Paid articlePaid
Prince William returns to public duties for first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis
richmond.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/prince-william-kate-cancer-britain-royals/article_2a9c1aea-a109-52bc-b793-1798c8b7a3f1.html
In 1994, I was the last person sent to prison in the UK for being gay – and I’m still being punished today
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/02/1994-i-was-last-person-sent-to-prison-uk-for-being-gay-still-being-punished
How LaGuardia became cool: New York City’s LaGuardia Airport went from punchline to flier favorite.
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/17/laguardia-airport-terminal-renovations/
Increased risk of escape confirmed: JVA continues to isolate Klette from fellow prisoners
n-tv.de/panorama/JVA-schottet-Klette-weiter-von-Mitgefangenen-ab-article24853244.html
Nine People, Including Air Canada Worker, Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist: The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/canada-gold-heist-pearson-airport.html
Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
- Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
- Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.
- Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.
- The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
Old Airport Road Food Centre to close for 4 months for upgrading works: One of Singapore’s largest hawker centres, it was built in 1973.
straitstimes.com/singapore/old-airport-road-food-centre-to-close-for-4-months-for-upgrading-works
Interview: Actress Wackernagel: "I can't do anything with chickens": Katharina Wackernagel can be seen again in the smiling crime series "Mord mit Aussicht" ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/panorama/interview-schauspielerin-wackernagel-mit-huehnern-kann-ich-nichts-anfangen-id70379541.html
Oldest Qantas A380 returns to service after being in storage for over a year: Qantas’ oldest A380 has returned to Sydney and is back in service after being in ...
aerotime.aero/articles/oldest-qantas-a380-returns-to-service-after-being-in-storage-for-over-a-year
RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Sunak says: The UK was one of several countries, including the US, which helped counter Iran's unprecedented attack ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642067
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Plans for Third Terminal at Dublin Airport submitted: Des and Ulick McEvaddy have today submitted their Concept Plan for the proposed future development of a ...
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0402/1441155-dublin-airports-third-terminal-plan/
Taiwan 7.5 magnitude earthquake: One dead, dozens injured amid landslides and collapsed buildings
gulfnews.com/world/taiwan-75-magnitude-earthquake-one-dead-dozens-injured-amid-landslides-and-collapsed-buildings-1.1712109733932
Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Arctic for Aviation Task Force 2: The raison d’etre behind the training was to prove that NATO can keep open the sea lines of communication across the Atlantic.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/arctic-for-aviation-task-force-2/
Giant hailstones, lightning strikes: Thunderstorms hit UAE amid unstable weather forecasts - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/giant-hailstones-lightning-strikes-thunderstorms-hit-uae-amid-unstable-weather-forecasts
Quick Glance: Thunderstorms and Rain: UAE Affected by Unstable Weather
- A heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms shook the UAE, with lightning flashing across the sky and rain torrents hitting homes during the night from Monday to Tuesday.
- An Abu Dhabi resident was startled around 2 am by the sound of heavy rain and strong winds. She described hearing massive thunder and experiencing a power outage that scared her.
- In Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, a frightening moment was captured as a massive lightning bolt struck the ground, causing an explosion. The impressive footage of the incident was shared online.
- Tuesday will witness severe weather conditions with rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail affecting various parts of the Emirates. The nation will experience two waves of unstable weather on Tuesday (April 16).
What are Israel’s air defences against Iran’s attack?: The drone and missile attack by Iran is the first major test for Israel's new air defence systems.
straitstimes.com/world/what-are-israel-s-air-defences-against-iran-s-attack
The RAF and the German Autumn (Part 2) From left-wing to right-wing terror - Tageblatt.lu
tageblatt.lu/non-classe/vom-linken-zum-rechten-terror/
Collision narrowly avoided at Reagan National Airport after two jets were cleared onto the same runway
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/washington-ronald-reagan-airport-plane-crash/
RAF families using Fortnite to communicate with soldiers abroad | ITV News: The study also raises questions over the possible security threats of in-app or ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-08/raf-families-using-fortnite-to-communicate-with-soldiers-abroad
Airport chaos, sleeping in metro stations, no running water: Dubai's flood mayhem continues
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/dubai-floods-airport-chaos-sleeping-in-metro-stations-no-running-water.html
Britain sending warship to Gaza to deliver aid: A Royal Navy warship is now enroute to the Eastern Mediterranean to support efforts to get life-saving aid to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-sending-warship-to-gaza-to-deliver-aid/
British jets deploy to Romania to protect NATO border: For the next four months, jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-jets-deploy-to-romania-to-protect-nato-border/
UPS requires over 300 pilots after winning US Postal Service contract from FedEx: UPS is looking to hire more than 300 pilots after the company secured a ...
aerotime.aero/articles/ups-pilots-recruit-usps
Woman told to remove artificial breast by security staff at Dublin airport: Realtán Ní Leannáin was not offered a private screening by the member of staff
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/dublin-airport-security-breast-prosthesis-woman-b2526256.html
Prince William, Kate Middleton have asked Harry and Meghan Markle to bring their children to visit: expert
nypost.com/2024/04/02/entertainment/prince-william-kate-middleton-have-asked-harry-meghan-to-bring-their-children-to-visit-expert/
Australian women lose bid to sue Qatar Airways over 2020 strip searches: Judge dismisses case because women not searched on the aircraft, says they could seek ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/australian-women-lose-bid-to-sue-qatar-airways-over-2020-strip-searches
With more passengers, revenue should increase: Handing over the baton at Erfurt-Weimar Airport: The previous managing director Gerd Stöwer hands over to the new ...
thueringer-allgemeine.de/regionen/erfurt/article242061438/Mit-mehr-Passagieren-sollen-die-Einnahmen-steigen.html
Paid articlePaid
US identifies ISIS-K suicide bomber who killed American troops and Afghans in chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-identifies-isis-suicide-bomber-killed-american-troops/story
Hollywood-style Detroit sign installed ahead of NFL draft: The 8-foot-tall letters are designed to welcome visitors to Detroit as they drive from Detroit Metro ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/04/09/detroit-sign-i-94-2024-nfl-draft/73260462007/
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics