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US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Heads Down! Hands Up!' Passengers Capture Scary Moment Feds Storm Plane to Deal With Possible Security Matter'

Southwest Flight 2094 made an emergency landing in Atlanta after a possible security matter, with federal officers and police boarding to detain a passenger amid reports of a bomb threat.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 hours ago

Delta's CEO says AI's biggest opportunity in aviation isn't inside the plane-it's air traffic control | Fortune

AI may enhance air travel by improving air traffic control and addressing significant operational challenges faced by airlines.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
16 hours ago

Woman Gives Birth Aboard NYC-Bound Flight: Report

The pilot could be heard saying to Air Traffic Control, 'We have a passenger, a pregnant passenger who is going into labor at this time.'
NYC parents
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
#tsa
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Here Are the Best Ways to Track TSA Wait Times in Advance

Travelers can now track TSA airport security wait times through United Airlines' mobile app and other resources to better plan their trips.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Brooklyn hospital EMTs suspended after woman, 44, fatally struck by ambulance

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run by a private ambulance in Brooklyn, leading to paramedics' suspension pending investigation.
Cars
fromFortune
5 days ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
Austin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

At least 29 dead after Russian military plane crashes in Crimea

On 31 March at around 18:00 Moscow time, contact was lost with the An-26 military transport aircraft whilst it was on a scheduled flight over the Crimean Peninsula.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Public health
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Elderly people should be SEPARATED on flights to speed up evacuations

Elderly passengers should be distributed evenly on flights to enhance emergency evacuation efficiency.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Retired Scituate couple mourned after fatal helicopter crash

Margaret Rimmler and Patrick Haskell died in a helicopter crash off Kauai, Hawaii, along with another passenger, while being mourned by their community.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

2 dead in fiery crash at Travis Air Force Base after leading Napa Co. deputies on chase: sheriff

The Napa County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies made a traffic stop on Highway 12 just past midnight, which led to a pursuit when the vehicle fled.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
#air-canada-crash
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

LIVE: Crews responding to cargo pallet fire at SFO, officials say

A fire broke out at a cargo building at San Francisco International Airport, but there are no injuries or impact on airport operations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

My immediate response is, or thought is, you know, really thinking of the families of this, of the aircrew here. Look, I have always felt like Iran it's a very big country. It's not the same as Iraq or Afghanistan.
US politics
#air-canada
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

fromFortune
1 week ago
Canada news

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Canada news

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

Canada news
fromFortune
1 week ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Harrowing New Video Shows Moment Air Canada Flight Plowed Into Emergency Truck Killing Pilots

An Air Canada plane crashed into an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

US news
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 days ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 week ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 week ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash

NTSB raises concerns about staffing procedures related to the LaGuardia plane crash, highlighting systemic issues in air traffic control.
US news
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Pursuit by Sheriff's Deputies Ends In Fiery Crash Outside Travis Air Force Base, Killing Two

Two people died in a crash after fleeing from police near Travis Air Force Base.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
#air-traffic-control
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
#plane-crash
US news
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
1 month ago

Navy says human error caused California jet crash

A Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay in February 2025 due to pilot error during landing, resulting in a $109 million loss, though both crew members survived with minor injuries.
#aviation-accident
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Crash survivors share horrors a year after plane crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Crash survivors share horrors a year after plane crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport | CBC News

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic

A JetBlue Airbus A320 suffered an engine failure and smoke on takeoff at Newark, returned for an emergency landing, and evacuated on slides with no injuries.
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Firm-Owned Plane Crash Leaves No Survivors; Founder's Wife, An Attorney, Among Deceased - Above the Law

A private plane linked to Houston law firm Arnold & Itkin crashed during takeoff in Bangor, Maine, killing all aboard including Tara Arnold.
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