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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

KLM's Big Freeze: When Ice Becomes a Problem

In Amsterdam, KLM is facing a tough situation. Their planes need a special fluid to remove ice. But now, they are running low on this fluid. This is because of very cold weather. The cold weather has caused many flights to be cancelled. KLM has been using a lot of this fluid every day. They have 25

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Behind the Scenes: The Unsung Heroes of Air Travel

Ever wondered who fixes things when your flight hits a snag? Meet the dispatchers, the quiet heroes of air travel. They're the ones pulling the strings when flights go off course. Take American Airlines Flight 27, for instance. It was cruising from Los Angeles to Tokyo when a passenger needed urgent

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Nov 10 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Shipping Woes: How Grounded Planes Might Affect Your Packages

The recent grounding of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stirred up concerns about potential delays in holiday shipping. This decision came after a tragic crash involving a UPS MD-11 plane in Louisville, Kentucky, which resulted in 14 fatalities.

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