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The US government plans to hire more air traffic controllers to address the long-term Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages and increase public confidence in commercial flight safety. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said on February 27 that he would enact a plan to “replenish employment” for ATC workers. Duffy says the FAA is “streaming” the eight-stage employment progression into five steps, eliminating “more than four months away from the old process.” “We want the best and brightest people to enter the academy quickly, and we'll increase the pay for those who are training as an incentive to apply,” he says. “This…

The US government plans to hire more air traffic controllers to address the long-term Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages and increase public confidence in commercial flight safety. Transport Secretary Mike Duffy said on February 27 that he would enact a plan to “replenish employment” for ATC workers by increasing the starting salary by 30%, making applications easier and more affordable. Duffy says the FAA is “streaming” the eight-stage employment progression into five steps, eliminating “more than four months away from the old process.” “We want the best and brightest people to enter the academy quickly, and we'll increase the pay…

Brits soaked in the rich heritage but looking for a destination for staying surrounded by tranquil scenery, can find it on a rather unexpected corner to the north.From medieval landmarks to lush green spaces, this place is the perfect hideaway for couples and families seeking equal peace and adventure.The charming market town of Hexham offers an unforgettable experience for people who love history and nature.The city is known for its optimistic past, and there are still stories of Viking invasions and medieval criminal families echoing the streets.As travel website visitnorthumberland.com points out, Hexham is a place with a “bloody history,”…

The Trump administration has begun laying off employees at the National Maritime and Atmospheric Administration, one of the world's leading centers for climate science.More than 800 people are expected to be costly for work, according to two people who are familiar with the situation identified for fear of retaliation, out of the total 13,000 staff members. The notification occurred Thursday afternoon.Policy analysts at National Ocean Service, a NOAA agency office near Washington, discussed scrambling as supervisors tried desperately to help trial employees download related documents such as Pay Slips and Performance Review before they lost access to their computers.”This loss…

Azul's leadership team is “really confident” that the combination of business with Brazilian competitor GOL will bring about long-term growth. That explained why Azur believes the combination makes sense in the company's recent year-end revenue call, according to Azur President Abi Shah. “There's a very low overlap between Azul's and GoL's networks,” he says. “And we think low overlap is a key factor in future growth.” Azul wants to grow its domestic network into 200 cities, and the company believes it could reach the target of “if you have these non-duplicate networks, if you have very complementary networks.” The carrier…

More than dozens of senior leaders from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including those with the most experience in major disaster recovery, have been fired or resigned, diluting their management ranks a few weeks before hurricane season.The senior rank departures include approximately 17,000 employees, as well as approximately 17,000 employees.These changes represent huge losses at agencies already suffering from understaffing as they attempted to help communities recover from catastrophic storms and wildfires in western North Carolina and western Los Angeles.As soon as he returned to the White House, President Trump considered officially disbanding FEMA. The departure suggests that the agency…

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Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, ambassador of the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Nomination File, and chairman of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has launched a workshop and exhibition called “Herland Links of the Age of Stone Tools in Africa and Arabia.” In collaboration with the Islamic World Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the National Heritage Protection Committee of Zambia (NHCC), the event, hosted by the Archaeology Authority of Sharjah (SAA), brings together a prominent group of international researchers and experts in Stone Age archaeology.The workshop, held on February 26th and 27th, aims to explore the…

Three major airlines have added new routes from the UK. This means that Britons can move more easily than desired destinations around the world.The Nordic Atlantic, EasyJet and WithAir have all added new flight routes from various UK airports to various exotic locations.Perhaps the most eye-catching route to Easyjet's Manchester to the new routes of the Monkey, Cape Verde and Flight is the second longest link to date.The 2,399 voyage miles flights will begin on October 28th this year. Budget airlines have also revealed many other routes, including Birmingham to Lanzaroth, Liverpool to Gran Canaria, Southend, Barcelona, ​​Lanzaroth and Salzburg.Like…

Qatar's Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council concluded its participation in Web Summit Qatar 2025 with a notable announcement. The Council has completed two memorandums (Mous). One used the Ministry of Labor and the other used the Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center. These contracts represent QRDI's commitment to driving innovation across a variety of sectors.”We are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased to announce that we are pleased…