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Chopper crashes into power lines
One person is injured when a helicopter hits power lines in Newton Abbot.
The Budget: The full story
All the key points, analysis and reaction to George Osborne's first Budget as chancellor in the coalition government.
Search for Afghan plane goes on
The Nato-led Isaf force says it is still looking for a passenger plane which crashed in Afghanistan on Monday.
Easyjet starts Isle of Man route
Budget airline Easyjet is to start running flights between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
Flight increase inquiry under way
A public inquiry begins into whether the number of aircraft taking off at Farnborough Airport can be increased.
The Budget: The full story
All the key points, analysis and reaction to George Osborne's first Budget as chancellor in the coalition government.
Profile: Faisal Shahzad
Faisal Shahzad, a 30-year-old Pakistan-born US citizen, has admitted trying to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square.
India crash puts spotlight on runway safety
As investigators get to grips with the task of determining the cause of the Air India crash, a potentially big question has begun to emerge over whether the runway configuration meets with the relevant international specifications, reports Chris Yates.
Are standing seats a standing joke?
Low-cost airline Ryanair has plans for standing seats on its planes, but airline experts say it will never happen. Why does the budget carrier come up with far-fetched schemes which often don't come to pass?
Q&A: What's the BA dispute about?
A closer look at the background to the dispute between British Airways and the union Unite.
Ash aftermath: Making a complaint
How should passengers go about complaining if they think they have been let down by their airline, insurer or travel operator?
Helicopter pilot injured in crash
A helicopter pilot suffers head injuries after crash landing in a training flight at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Plane diverted over burning smell
An Isle of Man-bound pilot was forced to divert his aircraft to Manchester because of a burning smell, a report says.
Glider pilot hurt in hedge crash
A glider pilot in his 60s is airlifted to hospital after he is injured in a crash in Warwickshire.
Missing rivet 'caused jet crash'
A report into a private jet crash in which five people were killed finds a missing rivet may have led to the shutdown of an engine.
Former RAF base's future unveiled
The future of the former base RAF Coltishall is unveiled in a Ministry of Justice "masterplan" which could include an aviation museum.
High-speed rail 'in due course'
Plans for a high-speed rail network are among the commitments of the new government, it has been announced.
Man and volcano
The ash cloud disruption is a recent reminder of how volcanoes have continued to intrude on human lives, says David Cannadine in his Point of View column.
Balloon manoeuvre sparks probe
An investigation is launched after a hot air balloon was seen to clear the Clifton Suspension Bridge and dip near to the River Avon below.
BAA scraps airports' runway plans
BAA withdraws planning applications for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted airports due to government opposition.
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Timeline: United Arab Emirates
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The Full Story: PM's Questions
All the action, reaction and analysis in video and text as David Cameron faced questions from MPs.
Timeline: Lebanon
A chronology of key events
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Airport security change on hold
The Department for Transport delays plans to bring in hand searches at UK airports because of concerns from a Sikh group.
Turkey timeline
A chronology of key events
Serbia accused of abusing the law
Serbia is accused of abusing international law in trying to persuade Britain to extradite the former acting President of Bosnia.
Timeline: Haiti
A chronology of key events
The Full Story: PM's questions
All the action, reaction and analysis in video and text as David Cameron faced prime minister's questions.
World Cup reporting diary
Abena and Akosua from Ghana keep a diary about their experience of travelling to South Africa to attend a World Cup match.
Iraq inquiry: Day-by-day timeline
A timeline of the evidence given to the Iraq inquiry, which is considering the events leading to the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Airline drops island flight route
An airline announces it is suspending flights between Bournemouth and Jersey, less than three months after introducing the route.
EU enlargement: The next eight
Clickable guide to the countries waiting in the wings to join the European Union club.
Kyrgyzstan timeline
A chronology of key events
Timeline: South Korea
A chronology of key events
Profile: Faisal Shahzad
Faisal Shahzad, a 30-year-old Pakistan-born US citizen, has admitted trying to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square.
Wednesday evening's BBC Newsline
A look ahead to what's on Wednesday evening's BBC Newsline
Timeline: Zimbabwe
A chronology of key events
A bad reputation
We're all told to watch our carbon footprint these days, but some so-called "environmental nasties" are not as bad as you might think - at least from a carbon point of view, says Mike Berners-Lee.
Country profile: Kyrgyzstan
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Timeline: Italy
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Can Wimbledon be done on a budget?
With Budget day bringing the age of austerity back to the fore, can Wimbledon be done on a budget?
Yemen country profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Timeline: Kenya
A chronology of key events
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Airline drops island flight route
An airline announces it is suspending flights between Bournemouth and Jersey, less than three months after introducing the route.
Cuba timeline
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Iceland timeline
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BA in Bin Laden 'check-in' gaffe
British Airways apologises after a photograph in a staff magazine showed a boarding pass in the name of Osama Bin Laden.
Air disasters timeline
A timeline of international air crashes from 1998 to the present.
BAA scraps airports' runway plans
BAA withdraws planning applications for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted airports due to government opposition.
Fog flight disruption continues
Thick fog leaves planes grounded at Channel Island airports, and flights unable to arrive into the island.
India crash puts spotlight on runway safety
As investigators get to grips with the task of determining the cause of the Air India crash, a potentially big question has begun to emerge over whether the runway configuration meets with the relevant international specifications, reports Chris Yates.
Are standing seats a standing joke?
Low-cost airline Ryanair has plans for standing seats on its planes, but airline experts say it will never happen. Why does the budget carrier come up with far-fetched schemes which often don't come to pass?
Q&A: What's the BA dispute about?
A closer look at the background to the dispute between British Airways and the union Unite.
Business fears over airline sale
Plymouth-based airline Air Southwest is to be sold, raising fears for businesses and Newquay Airport.
Yemen - Timeline
A chronology of key events
How not to complain about colleagues
General McChrystal may have sparked a diplomatic spat with his off-guard comments about senior officials - but at its heart is a story about an employee slagging off his superiors and colleagues. Is that really such a bad thing?
High-speed rail 'in due course'
Plans for a high-speed rail network are among the commitments of the new government, it has been announced.
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India crash puts spotlight on runway safety
As investigators get to grips with the task of determining the cause of the Air India crash, a potentially big question has begun to emerge over whether the runway configuration meets with the relevant international specifications, reports Chris Yates.
Chopper crashes into power lines
One person is injured when a helicopter hits power lines in Newton Abbot.
Glider pilot hurt in hedge crash
A glider pilot in his 60s is airlifted to hospital after he is injured in a crash in Warwickshire.
Missing rivet 'caused jet crash'
A report into a private jet crash in which five people were killed finds a missing rivet may have led to the shutdown of an engine.
Easyjet starts Isle of Man route
Budget airline Easyjet is to start running flights between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
Former RAF base's future unveiled
The future of the former base RAF Coltishall is unveiled in a Ministry of Justice "masterplan" which could include an aviation museum.
Balloon manoeuvre sparks probe
An investigation is launched after a hot air balloon was seen to clear the Clifton Suspension Bridge and dip near to the River Avon below.
Profile: Faisal Shahzad
Faisal Shahzad, a 30-year-old Pakistan-born US citizen, has admitted trying to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square.
Ash aftermath: Making a complaint
How should passengers go about complaining if they think they have been let down by their airline, insurer or travel operator?
Man and volcano
The ash cloud disruption is a recent reminder of how volcanoes have continued to intrude on human lives, says David Cannadine in his Point of View column.
Search for Afghan plane goes on
The Nato-led Isaf force says it is still looking for a passenger plane which crashed in Afghanistan on Monday.
Flight increase inquiry under way
A public inquiry begins into whether the number of aircraft taking off at Farnborough Airport can be increased.
High-speed rail 'in due course'
Plans for a high-speed rail network are among the commitments of the new government, it has been announced.
Plane diverted over burning smell
An Isle of Man-bound pilot was forced to divert his aircraft to Manchester because of a burning smell, a report says.
Helicopter pilot injured in crash
A helicopter pilot suffers head injuries after crash landing in a training flight at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
The Budget: The full story
All the key points, analysis and reaction to George Osborne's first Budget as chancellor in the coalition government.
BAA scraps airports' runway plans
BAA withdraws planning applications for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted airports due to government opposition.
The Budget: The full story
All the key points, analysis and reaction to George Osborne's first Budget as chancellor in the coalition government.
Are standing seats a standing joke?
Low-cost airline Ryanair has plans for standing seats on its planes, but airline experts say it will never happen. Why does the budget carrier come up with far-fetched schemes which often don't come to pass?
Q&A: What's the BA dispute about?
A closer look at the background to the dispute between British Airways and the union Unite.
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Country profile: Kyrgyzstan
Key facts, figures and dates
Profile: Faisal Shahzad
Faisal Shahzad, a 30-year-old Pakistan-born US citizen, has admitted trying to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square.
EU enlargement: The next eight
Clickable guide to the countries waiting in the wings to join the European Union club.
Timeline: United Arab Emirates
A chronology of key events
Timeline: Lebanon
A chronology of key events
Wednesday evening's BBC Newsline
A look ahead to what's on Wednesday evening's BBC Newsline
A bad reputation
We're all told to watch our carbon footprint these days, but some so-called "environmental nasties" are not as bad as you might think - at least from a carbon point of view, says Mike Berners-Lee.
World Cup reporting diary
Abena and Akosua from Ghana keep a diary about their experience of travelling to South Africa to attend a World Cup match.
The Full Story: PM's Questions
All the action, reaction and analysis in video and text as David Cameron faced questions from MPs.
Kyrgyzstan timeline
A chronology of key events
Serbia accused of abusing the law
Serbia is accused of abusing international law in trying to persuade Britain to extradite the former acting President of Bosnia.
The Full Story: PM's questions
All the action, reaction and analysis in video and text as David Cameron faced prime minister's questions.
Airline drops island flight route
An airline announces it is suspending flights between Bournemouth and Jersey, less than three months after introducing the route.
Turkey timeline
A chronology of key events
Timeline: Haiti
A chronology of key events
Timeline: Zimbabwe
A chronology of key events
Iraq inquiry: Day-by-day timeline
A timeline of the evidence given to the Iraq inquiry, which is considering the events leading to the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Airport security change on hold
The Department for Transport delays plans to bring in hand searches at UK airports because of concerns from a Sikh group.
Timeline: South Korea
A chronology of key events
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Air disasters timeline
A timeline of international air crashes from 1998 to the present.
Q&A: What's the BA dispute about?
A closer look at the background to the dispute between British Airways and the union Unite.
Wall Street Market Report
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BAA scraps airports' runway plans
BAA withdraws planning applications for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted airports due to government opposition.
Timeline: Italy
A chronology of key events
Frankfurt Market Report
Frankfurt Market Report
Yemen - Timeline
A chronology of key events
High-speed rail 'in due course'
Plans for a high-speed rail network are among the commitments of the new government, it has been announced.
How not to complain about colleagues
General McChrystal may have sparked a diplomatic spat with his off-guard comments about senior officials - but at its heart is a story about an employee slagging off his superiors and colleagues. Is that really such a bad thing?
Business fears over airline sale
Plymouth-based airline Air Southwest is to be sold, raising fears for businesses and Newquay Airport.
Fog flight disruption continues
Thick fog leaves planes grounded at Channel Island airports, and flights unable to arrive into the island.
Are standing seats a standing joke?
Low-cost airline Ryanair has plans for standing seats on its planes, but airline experts say it will never happen. Why does the budget carrier come up with far-fetched schemes which often don't come to pass?
India crash puts spotlight on runway safety
As investigators get to grips with the task of determining the cause of the Air India crash, a potentially big question has begun to emerge over whether the runway configuration meets with the relevant international specifications, reports Chris Yates.
Timeline: Kenya
A chronology of key events
Iceland timeline
A chronology of key events
Can Wimbledon be done on a budget?
With Budget day bringing the age of austerity back to the fore, can Wimbledon be done on a budget?
Yemen country profile
Key facts, figures and dates
BA in Bin Laden 'check-in' gaffe
British Airways apologises after a photograph in a staff magazine showed a boarding pass in the name of Osama Bin Laden.
Airline drops island flight route
An airline announces it is suspending flights between Bournemouth and Jersey, less than three months after introducing the route.
Cuba timeline
A chronology of key events
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