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Rise in rail shipments points to beginnings of rebound in Canada
One of Canada’s railways is seeing signs the economy is slowly bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic.
European Union prohibits flights by Armenia-based carriers
The European Union banned all Armenia-based airlines from flying to the bloc under the latest changes to a list of unsafe carriers, citing concerns about…
No-deal Brexit threat looms over pandemic-ravaged UK
The threat of a no-deal Brexit is back -- and with it the risk that the U.K. economy’s shaky recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will…
UK fishermen warn of French blockades amid Brexit wrangling
The U.K. fishing industry warned French boats will blockade ports if their access to British waters is reduced after Brexit, something the government has promised…
Oil rises with producers favoring one-month cuts extension
Oil rose past $36 a barrel as investors eyed a potential extension of record production curbs by OPEC+ while physical markets showed renewed signs of…
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With aircraft grounded, Qatar seeks flexibility on new deliveries
The head of Qatar Airways called on the world’s two major planemakers to ease demands that ailing carriers accept delivery of new aircraft, saying their…
Air Mauritius administrators say running out of options
Air Mauritius administrators are running out of time to save the airline as recurrent expenses pile up, costs of servicing leases for new aircraft accumulate…
Garuda misses pilgrim windfall with ban on flights to holy Mecca
Indonesia’s decision to suspend travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage is another blow to flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia, already…
Lufthansa gains following breakthrough on $10 billion bailout
Deutsche Lufthansa AG shares surged after Europe’s biggest airline overcame most of the barriers to receiving a 9 billion-euro ($10 billion) bailout from the German…
Britain’s coronavirus quarantine won’t fly
The U.K.’s quarantine for inbound travelers will inflict economic damage on its $182.5 billion tourism market, and it may not be enforceable.