A coalition of airline and aviation groups is calling on congressional leaders to include the sector in any stimulus package the government may be considering, arguing that the airline and airport industries are crucial to the country's economy, reports Aviation Daily (subscribers only).

A US Airways regional jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport yesterday after problems with its landing gear, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Striking workers at Budapest Airport have disrupted flight operations for the sixth day as they protest for better working conditions, reports Reuters.