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Israel's three airlines announced that they would begin to resume flights at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, as the?airspace of Israel is expected to gradually open later on Wednesday. Israir is one of Israel's smaller airlines, along with Arkia. It announced that it would be flying to Ben Gurion from Rome, Berlin and Athens on Thursday, as well as Batumi, Rovaniemi/Lapland, and Rome. During the first phase, only one passenger flight will be allowed to land per hour. Ben Gurion didn't give a timetable for the second phase of opening up to two passenger flights an hour....

As the?airspace of Israel is expected to gradually open later on Wednesday, two Israeli airlines have announced that they will'start' to resume flights at Ben 'Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. Israir - one of Israel's smaller carriers, along with Arkia - said that it would be flying five flights from Rome, Berlin and Athens to Ben Gurion, on Thursday, as well as Batumi, Rovaniemi, and Rovaniemi/Lapland. In the first phase, only one passenger flight per hour is allowed to land. Ben Gurion didn't give a timetable for the airport to open. Israel's airspace closed Saturday, at the beginning of...

Commercial flights have been grounded in some parts of the Middle East due to an escalating conflict after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This has left foreigners stranded and prompted?governments' to plan repatriations. In alphabetical order, here is what government officials and representatives have said about the repatriation plan: AUSTRIA Austria's Foreign Ministry said that it has assisted?117 citizens who were vulnerable to leave the UAE or Israel via neighbouring countries. It is planning a charter flight for 170 passengers from Muscat tomorrow, but warned that travellers would be leaving on their own risk. BULGARIA GullivAir (Bulgaria Air), State...

Swiss International Airlines announced on Wednesday that it will operate an Airbus A340 flight out of Oman on Thursday to assist stranded travelers return to Switzerland in the midst of the Middle East conflict. Swiss, an airline unit of Lufthansa said that those who would be on board were?people with Swiss tickets who are unable to travel?to Zurich because of the conflict as well as Swiss nationals registered in Oman by Swiss authorities. Swiss officials said that this measure was intended to give Swiss citizens the opportunity to return to their home country. According to the latest estimates of the...

Swiss International Airlines announced on Wednesday that it would be operating an Airbus A340 out of Oman on a Thursday to 'help stranded travellers return to Switzerland during the Middle East conflict. Swiss, a Lufthansa subsidiary, announced that those who would be on board were people with a Swiss ticket but unable to travel to Zurich because of the conflict. Also, Swiss nationals registered in Oman as their residence will also be allowed to board. Swiss stated that this measure was intended to give Swiss citizens the opportunity to return home. According to the latest estimates of the Swiss Foreign...

The global air travel industry is still severely affected by the Iran war, which forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. This left tens and thousands of passengers stranded and disrupted thousands of flights. The following is a list of the most recent flights by airline alphabetically: AEGEAN AIRLINES Greece's largest airline has suspended flights from and to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Erbil until early morning arrivals on March 10. Flights to and from Dubai, Abu -Dhabi and Riyadh will be suspended until evening arrivals on March 6 and flights from Jeddah...

Due to the conflict escalating after U.S., Israeli and other strikes on Iran there have been a number of commercial flights grounded across the Middle East. This has left foreigners stranded and prompted governments to consider repatriation. Below, you will find a list of what officials and governments have said in relation to repatriation. AUSTRALIA Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Australia is in talks with airlines to assist Australians who are stranded within the Middle East. However, evacuations will be difficult as much of the airspace in the region remains closed. She stated that approximately 115,000 Australians were in...

The head of French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation said that he was aware of Airbus' refusal to collaborate with it on the next-generation fighter, and that "the FCAS project" would be dead unless this attitude changed. The aerospace industry is reportedly preparing to 'collapse' plans for the next phase in a development worth 100 billion euros ($116 billion), between France represented by Dassault and Germany and Spain represented by Airbus. "Airbus does not want to work with Dassault. End of story." Trappier said at a press conference: "I take note." Airbus declined ?to comment. The dispute is over the leadership...

Dassault Aerospace, a French company, announced on Wednesday that its operating profit would rise to '635 million euro ($737.4million) in 2025 from just '519 million euro a year ago. This was due to an increase of 19% in net sales up to 7.4 billion Euros. The maker of Rafale and Falcon business aircrafts released a statement in which they predicted that net sales would increase to 8.5 billion euro in 2026 and 28 Rafale and 40 Falcon jets would be delivered. Dassault reported earlier that Rafale deliveries increased to 26 from 21 in 2025, and Falcon deliveries rose to 37...

Carsten Spohr, the chief executive of Lufthansa, is firmly focused on his expansive airline empire. In the background, giant screens flash flight delay data as well as other performance indicators. Spohr is a former pilot who has been in charge of a company that includes Germany's flagship airline, ITA Airways, Eurowings and other firms for more than a decade. He also led the firm through the pandemic, and a fatal crash, which occurred in?2015. Spohr, one of the most prominent and divisive airline chiefs in recent years, is hoping to leverage his crisis management experience to help him overcome challenges,...

The 'Russian flagged liquefied gas tanker Arctic Metagaz' is burning in the Mediterranean Sea, according to maritime security sources. Malta's Armed Forces said that the crew of the vessel had been found safe and sound in a lifeboat in Libya's search and rescue region. According to data from the MarineTraffic platform, the vessel under U.S. sanctions and UK sanctions sailed off the coast of Malta as recently as Monday. One of the sources claimed that Ukraine was suspected of committing the attack. However, no evidence was provided. Malta's military said that they received a distress call about the ship and...

Danny Danon, Israel's U.N. ambassador, said that Israel and the United States control almost all of Iran's airspace. Danon said to reporters at the United Nations in New York that the conflict between Iran and Israel would not end within a day, or even a week. "We knew this wasn't going to be a simple war. We know the capabilities of the Iranian regime. He said that they spent billions on "the infrastructure of terror" and knew it would be a serious operation. "But it won't last forever. We are superior. We have superiority. Danon responded that the U.S. Israeli...

Friends began texting him to congratulate him the day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs which had cost Day?Owl, a backpack company owned by Ian Rosenberger, tens and thousands of dollars. He did not share their joy. Rosenberger said, "I can't imagine any way that I could get the?money back." His Pittsburgh-based firm, which had only a few million dollars of sales, probably couldn't afford to pay for attorneys' fees. Around 2,000 companies have filed lawsuits for refunds at the U.S. Court of International Trade. This includes?FedEx?,?Costco?, and L'Oreal?, with many more likely to follow. The Supreme...

Italy's tax authorities announced on Tuesday that they had seized 27,4 million euros ($31.8 million) from two French units of CEVA Logistics. This is a new chapter in investigations into alleged tax fraud, and illegal labor practices. This move, which targets the French multinational known for its partnership in Ferrari's F1 Team, is similar to other actions taken against Italian logistics and delivery companies, such as FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc. Milan prosecutors accuse CEVA of issuing fake invoices in order to?mask cheap labour, bypassing labour laws and tax laws and avoiding?taxes and social security payments. CEVA Logistics?did not immediately respond?...

Importers are rushing to a U.S. trade court that is little known to get their share of the more than $130 billion of tariff refunds. The court must now decide how to handle what will be an explosion in cases. According to court records, multinationals like FedEx,?L'Oreal, and hundreds of smaller firms have filed around 2,050?lawsuits with the U.S. Court of International Trade, Manhattan, seeking refunds on?tariffs? imposed by President Donald Trump last year. These cases may be just the tip of the iceberg. The tariffs, which were declared illegal by the Supreme Court in February 2018, were levied against...

FedEx was sued in federal court on behalf of customers who were seeking refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court decided this month that President Donald Trump had illegally imposed emergency tariffs worth billions of dollar on imported goods. The proposed class-action in federal court in Miami Florida seeks compensation for potentially millions of shippers that paid import duties and other fees on products they claim?should've entered the United States without duty. FedEx issued a statement Friday saying: "If FedEx receives refunds, we will refund the shippers or consumers who initially incurred these charges." The lawsuit filed on Friday alleged that...

Court filings show that the French beauty group L'Oreal, British vacuum'manufacturer Dyson, and contact 'lens manufacturer Bausch + Lomb are the 'latest' corporations to sue the U.S. government for refunds on tariffs paid as part of President Donald Trump's trade emergency measures. This comes days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled these duties illegal. These cases were filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade on Monday, joining a long list of prominent companies that have sued since Friday's landmark decision. Sol de Janeiro, a U.S. skincare company and fragrance company and global transportation company FedEx also filed complaints in...

?French beauty company L'Oreal, British vacuum maker Dyson, and contact lens manufacturer?Bausch + Lomb are the 'latest' corporations to file a lawsuit for'refunds' of tariffs paid as part of President Donald Trump's trade emergency measures. This comes days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the duties were illegal. These cases were filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade on Monday, joining a long list of notable companies that have sued following Friday's landmark decision. This week, the global transportation company FedEx as well as U.S. skincare company Sol 'de Janeiro filed complaints. Court documents reveal that more than...

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn emergency tariffs imposed by the White House was a victory for thousands of businesses, but the process of getting refunds is only just beginning. The court's decision could have a long-lasting impact on the global economy. It ruled that President Donald Trump was not allowed to impose broad tariffs against imports under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The corporate world spent months adapting to Trump's constantly changing trade policy, and his use of tariffs to further his agenda. Not only to address trade issues, but also to attack other governments policies...

The British money manager Aberdeen will vote against a proposed 7,8?billion euros ($9.25 billion),?takeover by a consortium led?by FedEx of the parcel locker company?InPost, claiming that the offer undervalues it materially. According to LSEG 'data, the firm holds a 0.2% share in InPost. It urged InPost to reconsider its support for the "unjustifiably" low 15.60 euros cash offer per share. According to an excerpt from a letter, Matthew Peacock is a research analyst with Aberdeen Investments. He said that the offer was opportunistic and aimed to exploit a temporary drop in the share price to the detriment of long-term shareholders....

Belgian postal operator Bpost, publishers DPG Media, Mediahuis and distributor PPP were 'held liable' for rigging public procurements for newspaper distribution, said the Belgian Competition Watchdog on Friday. Bpost, who had notified the authorities following an internal audit in 2022 that revealed signs of malpractice, would receive full immunity from any fines as part of a leniency program, said the regulator. The investigation cost Dirk Tirez, the then-CEO of the postal group, his job. In a press release, the regulator stated that the common goal of the companies was to make sure that bpost would receive the newspaper distribution concession...

Belgian postal operators Bpost and DPG Media, as well as Mediahuis, were 'held liable' for rigging public procurements?for distribution of newspapers. This was announced by the Belgian competition watchdog on Friday. Bpost, who had notified the authorities following an internal audit in 2022 that revealed signs of malpractice will be exempt from all fines as part of a leniency program, according to the regulator. Dirk Tirez's job was ultimately cost by the investigation. The regulator stated in a?press?release that the common?objective was for the companies to work together in order to make sure that bpost would be awarded the 2023-2027...

Esther Dweck, Brazil's Management Minister, said on Thursday that the government will decide by the middle of the year whether it will resume the construction of the long delayed Angra 3 nuclear plant or abandon it after more than 40 years. Dweck is responsible for?the governance and state-owned companies in the federal government. He told? The debate is still open, but Dweck warned that cancellation of the project would undermine Brazil's nuclear strategy. The cost of stopping is close to that of continuing, she added, and the government would begin talks with new private shareholders of state-controlled Eletronuclear which owns...

The head of Bertelsmann's investment division said that the German media and service group has acquired a majority stake in Lets Transport. It hopes to leverage its position in India as an?important market for growth. In an interview published Tuesday, Carsten Coesfeld, CEO of Bertelsmann Investments said: "We have now achieved 80%." Bertelsmann owns the publisher Penguin Random House, is active in education and services, and has a stake in Lets Transport. This ownership began in late 2018. The logistics company, founded in 2015, connects truckers with corporate clients across India. Coesfeld stated that the market for Lets Transportation is...