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New Zealand Jet Fuel Shortage Leaves Passengers Stranded

Thousands of airline passengers were stranded in Auckland on Monday after a burst pipeline cut jet fuel supplies to New Zealand's largest airport, reported BBC. 

The damaged pipeline is Auckland Airport's only source of jet fuel.

The disruption is expected to last at least a week as work continues to repair the pipe, the operator said.

Bulgaria's National Carrier Gets Maximum Number of Safety Stars

Bulgaria's national flag-carrying airline Bulgaria Air has been awarded a maximum safety rating by an annual analysis òf Airlineratings.com, a safety ratings site.

The ranking includes 407 international airlines on seven points ranging from international certifications to in-air navigation systems and fatality-free records.