2 French military jets crash into the sea during training mission, 1 pilot missingSeptember 24th, 2009 2 French military jets crash during exercisePARIS — Officials say two French military fighter jets have crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during a training mission and that one pilot is missing. The French Defense Ministry says that one pilot was pulled from the water, but that helicopters and patrol planes are searching for the second pilot.
FAA proposes engine changes on some Boeing jets to avoid fuel lines icing on long flightsJuly 24th, 2009 FAA proposes engine changes on some Boeing jetsFederal regulators propose requiring modifications to the engines of some Boeing 777 jets to prevent ice from forming in fuel lines during long flights, a problem blamed for the crash of a British Airways plane last year. The work would have to be completed by January 2011.
Airbus gets order for 50 jets with budget carrier Wizz AirJune 18th, 2009 Airbus signs order for 50 jets with Wizz AirLE BOURGET, France — Airbus says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Central and Eastern European low-cost carrier Wizz Air for the sale of 50 A320 single aisle jets. The deal is expected to become a firm order shortly, Airbus' John Leahy said at a press briefing Thursday.
CDC officials say swine flu pandemic declaration no cause for alarmJune 11th, 2009 CDC: Swine flu pandemic level won't change effortsATLANTA — U.S. health officials say they won't need to change their response now that swine flu has been declared a pandemic.
US military confirms 4 more swine flu cases in GermanyJune 10th, 2009 US military: 4 more swine flu cases in GermanyBERLIN — The U.S. military says it has confirmed four more cases of swine flu among troops in Germany, for a total of six.
Mexico swine flu toll rises to 66May 16th, 2009 MEXICO CITY - The toll in Mexico's swine flu outbreak has risen to 66, officials said Saturday. Till date 2,829 people have been infected with the influenza A(H1N1) virus, also called swine flu.
Correction: Navy swine flu storyMay 9th, 2009 Correction: Navy swine flu storyWASHINGTON — In a May 8 story about sailors with swine flu, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Navy, reported erroneously that 18 sailors had swine flu. A Navy spokesman, Lt.
Costa Rica's health minister confirms swine flu death _ the first in Central AmericaMay 9th, 2009 Costa Rica confirms its 1st swine flu deathSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica's health minister confirmed the death of a 53-year-old patient with swine flu on Saturday, the first death from the pandemic outside of a North American nation. The man, who also had diabetes and chronic lung disease, was one of eight swine flu cases in the Central American country that have been confirmed by the U.S.
PETA activists ask people to turn vegetarian to avoid swine fluMay 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Activists of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) staged a roadside campaign in Mumbai on Thursday to propagate vegetarianism following threats of swine flu. The highlights of this campaign were activists dressed like a pig and nurses holding placards, which read 'Prescription For Swine Flu, Go Vegetarian'.
Colombia confirms first swine flu caseMay 4th, 2009 BOGOTA - Colombia has confirmed its first case of infection by the influenza A(H1N1) virus, also known as swine flu. The victim, a 42-year-old man, had recently returned from Mexico.
Mexico suspends nonessential services at government offices, private businesses amid epidemicApril 30th, 2009 Mexico shuts many government offices, businessesMEXICO CITY — Mexico's government is temporarily suspending all nonessential activity of the federal government and private business as the number of confirmed swine flu cases jumped. Health Secretary Jose Cordova says nonessential federal government offices will be closed from May 1-5.
First swine flu death reported in USApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US health authorities Wednesday reported the first death from swine flu, the first such fatality outside Mexico. The Atlanta, Georgia-based center for disease control CDC said a 23-month-old baby had died in the southwestern US state of Texas, which borders Mexico.
Caterpillar restricts employee travel to Mexico because of swine fluApril 28th, 2009 Swine flu has Caterpillar restrict Mexican travelPEORIA, Ill. — Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc.
WHO 'very concerned' about swine flu, says 40 confirmed cases in US but no deathsApril 27th, 2009 WHO: 40 confirmed swine flu cases in US, no deathsGENEVA — The World Health Organization says there are now 40 confirmed cases of swine flu in the United States and that it "very concerned" about the disease's spread. WHO says none of the cases in the U.S.
New York officials say Queens students probably have swine flu, but are unsure of strain typeApril 25th, 2009 Swine flu turns up in NYC, but type is unclearNEW YORK — At least eight students at a New York City high school probably have human swine influenza, but authorities don't know whether they have the strain that has killed people in Mexico. City health officials say more than 100 students at the private St.
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