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Direct Flights Between the US and Lebanon May Resume
US President Donald Trump has reportedly lifted aviation restrictions on Lebanon that had been in place for decades. The move is said to potentially pave the way for the resumption of direct flights between the US and Lebanon, which have not operated for many years. Initially, Lebanon-based Middle East Airlines (MEA) is expected to be able to launch direct service…
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U.S. State Department to Launch Online-Only First Passport Applications in December
The U.S. Department of State will begin allowing American citizens to apply for their first passport entirely online starting in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday during an event introducing the new America.gov website, an AI-powered, centralized portal for federal agency information and services. Describing the current passport application process as a complex maze that requires locating…
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Dangerous Near Miss in the US
At Nashville International Airport, a Southwest Airlines B737 aircraft aborted its landing due to strong winds. Meanwhile, another Southwest Airlines B737 took off from a different runway, resulting in a dangerously close encounter between the two aircraft. Fortunately, the pilots were able to safely distance themselves, using instructions from air traffic control and the traffic collision avoidance system onboard the…
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US Weighs Iran Strike This Weekend
According to CNN, U.S. national security officials have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. military could be prepared to carry out potential strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, most likely on Saturday. However, the report emphasizes that Trump has not yet made a final decision. Citing sources, the report states that military preparations are ongoing, while…
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US: Most Constructive Talks in Years Underway with Türkiye on F-35 and S-400
The US administration has stated that it is engaged in “the most positive and productive discussions of nearly the past decade” with Türkiye regarding Ankara’s desire to rejoin the F-35 program and the status of its Russian-made S-400 air defense system. The assessment emphasized that the close dialogue between the two countries’ leaders has given new momentum to the negotiations.…
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EgyptAir Plans U.S. Network Expansion with New Routes to Chicago and Los Angeles
EgyptAir Plans U.S. Network Expansion with New Routes to Chicago and Los Angeles CAIRO — EgyptAir has formally applied to launch two new transatlantic routes from its hub in Cairo to major U.S. cities, marking a significant step in the carrier’s international growth strategy. According to filings, EgyptAir intends to commence service on the following routes: Cairo (CAI) – Los…
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