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Iraqis Retake Reins of Their Own Airspace After 8 Years of US Control

The US Air Force has transferred management of airspace covering the Iraqi capital to national authorities, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
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American Airlines to Charge $19 to $39 for “Express Seats” in Front Rows of Coach

American Airlines on Wednesday said it will charge between $19 and $39 for "Express Seats", those located in the first few rows of coach, including bulkhead seats in that cabin.
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EU Suspends Controversial Air Travel Carbon Tax

The European Commission on Monday announced it will suspend enforcing its controversial carbon tax on air travel until at least autumn 2013.
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Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Flights Across Belgium

Hundreds of flights across Belgium were cancelled on Tuesday afternoon after air traffic controllers went on a sudden, wild strike, officials said.
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NORAD Scrambles F-16s Over Washington, D.C. After Commuter Jet Loses Contact with Air Traffic Control

Two fighter jets responded to Washington, D.C. on late Friday morning when a small passenger plane failed to make contact with air traffic control.
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