Crimea – Airspace Closed

Ukraine’s Crimea closed its airspace to commercial flights, five days ahead of a referendum organised by its pro-Russia authorities called to join the Black Sea region to Russia.

France – Air Traffic Controllers to Strike

Members of one of France’s main air traffic controller unions are slated to strike across France on March 18. The time frame and extent of disruptions resulting from the industrial action are still unclear, however, delays and cancellations are likely if the strike is not averted. Additional unions could also …

United States – Measles Outbreak Reported in New York

Health officials in New York, N.Y., have reported 19 confirmed measles cases. Officials have reported cases in the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, with northern Manhattan reporting the highest number of cases. Measles has been eliminated in the US; however, sporadic cases and small outbreaks continue to be …