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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 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.
#emergency-landing
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks 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.
#airport-security
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 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.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

What Was Behind the T.S.A. Meltdown?

The airport experience deteriorated due to unpaid T.S.A. agents, leading to unprecedented wait times and chaos for travelers.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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
Public health
fromMail Online
5 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.
#tsa
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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

Washington DC
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Some airport wait times improve as TSA workers start to get paid

TSA workers are receiving paychecks, improving airport wait times, but uncertainty remains about long-term security line normalization and immigration officer presence.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 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
2 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.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Six-Month Runway Closure at SFO May Cause Some Delays

Runway 1R at SFO is closed for six months, causing potential delays for about 10% of flights.
Miami
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

NORAD Intercepts Plane in Restricted Air Space Over Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club

NORAD scrambled F-16 jets after a private plane entered restricted airspace near Mar-a-Lago, but there was no threat to the president.
#faa
US news
fromSFGATE
4 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 news
fromSFGATE
4 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.
#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.
#jetblue
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

A JetBlue flight reportedly hit a coyote during takeoff at T.F. Green Airport

A JetBlue flight hit a coyote during takeoff, returned for inspection, and continued to JFK after confirming no issues.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

A JetBlue flight reportedly hit a coyote during takeoff at T.F. Green Airport

A JetBlue flight hit a coyote during takeoff, returned for inspection, and continued to JFK after confirming no issues.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Flighty's new update gives you real-time alerts about airport disturbances | TechCrunch

Flighty launched 'Airport Intelligence' for real-time alerts on airport disruptions, enhancing user awareness during increasing airport chaos.
#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
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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Flights stopped at Dubai Airport due to drone incident and fire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In the early morning hours, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority halted flights as a precaution. The Dubai Media Office later confirmed that the situation was "under control" and that the fire had not spread. However, several flights were diverted while emergency teams responded to the incident.
World news
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.
#air-canada
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
1 week 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.
fromUPI
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Air Canada jet collides with vehicle on LaGuardia runway; FAA halts traffic - UPI.com

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
1 week 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.
fromUPI
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Air Canada jet collides with vehicle on LaGuardia runway; FAA halts traffic - UPI.com

Gadgets
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Is Using Airplane Mode on Flights Still Necessary?

Airplane mode is required by the FAA to prevent potential radio frequency interference with aircraft instruments, though actual risk is minimal and primarily concerns takeoff and landing phases.
#government-shutdown
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Flying has turned into a fiasco

Airport security lines reach three hours due to TSA agent shortage from government shutdown, coinciding with Spring Break travel surge and regional flight disruptions from Middle East tensions.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays

TSA workers are resigning due to unpaid wages during a government shutdown caused by partisan disagreements over Department of Homeland Security funding and immigration policy reforms.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Airport delays: List of US airports with long TSA lines

TSA agents missing paychecks during a partial government shutdown are not reporting to work, causing major airport security delays during spring break travel.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

TSA crisis: Nearly 500 officers have quit, and callout rates climb at airports nationwide

Republican senators proposed funding for DHS but excluded immigration enforcement, while TSA faces significant staffing issues due to the ongoing budget impasse.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Chaos at Airports Isn't Ending Anytime Soon

Air travel in the U.S. is experiencing significant disruptions due to staffing shortages and operational challenges.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Is Why You Should Never Put Your Phone in the TSA Bin, According to Frequent Flyers and Travel Experts

I had my camera stolen while going through security. It was a painful loss, mainly because of the memories captured on it. When she brought it up to the security officers, they told her there was no video coverage of that area.
Travel
#immigration
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
US politics

ICE Agents Are Being Deployed to U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown-What Travelers Should Expect

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to address security issues amid a partial government shutdown.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
US politics

'No practical use': TSA experts say Trump's ICE deployments won't help with airport security

Shifting ICE personnel to airports aims to alleviate TSA staffing shortages but will have minimal impact on security operations.
US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

ICE Agents Are Being Deployed to U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown-What Travelers Should Expect

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to address security issues amid a partial government shutdown.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

'No practical use': TSA experts say Trump's ICE deployments won't help with airport security

Shifting ICE personnel to airports aims to alleviate TSA staffing shortages but will have minimal impact on security operations.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is Your Airplane Wi-Fi Really Safe? Security Experts Weigh In

In-flight Wi-Fi is roughly on par with hotel or airport Wi-Fi. It's not automatically unsafe, but it's not something you should blindly trust either. You're on a shared network with hundreds of other people, and you don't know how well it's segmented or monitored.
Privacy technologies
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mystery drone triggers terror alert at major US Air Force base

An unauthorized drone triggered a terror alert at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, home to nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, prompting a shelter-in-place order and heightened security protocols.
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.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks ago

Airport Security Challenges in the Midst of the DHS Shutdown

DHS shutdown causes TSA staffing shortages, creating extended airport security lines nationwide as spring travel increases.
US news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier deployments closed Texas airspace twice in the last month | Fortune

The Pentagon and FAA agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after military deployment caused two airspace closures in Texas without proper FAA coordination.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airlines are being forced into huge, hourslong diversions to avoid flying over Iran - with some planes even needing to refuel

A Eurowings spokesperson told Business Insider that its owner, the Lufthansa Group, decided not to fly over Iranian or Iraqi airspace as a precautionary measure. They added that the refueling stop was "due to a longer flight distance and stronger headwinds on the alternative route at the time." "In the event of such refueling, we inform our passengers accordingly before departure in Dubai," they said.
Miscellaneous
fromTruthout
2 months ago

How Elon Musk's SpaceX Rockets Put Passenger Planes at Risk

When SpaceX CEO Elon Musk chose a remote Texas outpost on the Gulf Coast to develop his company's ambitious Starship, he put the 400-foot rocket on a collision course with the commercial airline industry. Each time SpaceX did a test run of Starship and its booster, dubbed Super Heavy, the megarocket's flight path would take it soaring over busy Caribbean airspace before it reached the relative safety of the open Atlantic Ocean. The company planned as many as five such launches a year as it perfected the craft, a version of which is supposed to one day land on the moon.
Science
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Drone Operator Charged With Violating Flight Restrictions Over Levi's Stadium During NFL Game

As court documents describe, the FAA issues a temporary restriction that prohibits all aircraft, including drones, from operating within a three-nautical-mile radius of any stadium with a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people during, among other events, regular or post-season NFL games. The "stadium airspace is defined as "National Defense Airspace" and remains in effect for a specified time period before, during, and after NFL games at Levi's Stadium - which will include the Feb. 8 Super Bowl.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Why some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'

The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
Science
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Could Space Junk Put Air Travel at Risk?

Expanding low Earth orbit satellite constellations increase inflight connectivity but raise the risk of falling space debris that could endanger aircraft.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Are DJI Drones Still Banned?

The FCC barred imports of new foreign-made drones (including DJI), but existing drones remain legal to buy, own, and fly in the United States.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption in aviation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Advance Flight Delay Notification API gives airports early visibility of potential flight delays, enabling proactive adjustments to reduce operational disruption, costs, and missed connections.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

FAA Issues Warning To Airlines Flying Over Central and South America

FAA warns airlines to exercise caution over Central and South American airspace because of military activity and possible GPS interference; alerts effective for 60 days.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident

The FAA restricted airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas after a military laser anti-drone system accidentally shot down a US government drone, revealing coordination failures between the Pentagon, DHS, and FAA.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

U.S. Military Reportedly Shoots Down DHS Drone in Texas: Our Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser-based anti-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting airspace closure and raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The One Place You Should Never Store Your Carry-on Bag on a Plane

"Storing your bag behind you often means you'll be forced to wait for nearly every other passenger to deplane before you can reach it. That can turn what should be a swift exit into a slow, frustrating slog,"
Travel
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

After United flights roll off tarmac, lose tires, audit finds FAA isn't staffed enough to do regular inspections | Fortune

FAA oversight of United maintenance is weakened by insufficient staffing, high turnover, misuse of virtual inspections, and limited access to United safety data.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Unusual FAA restriction closes El Paso airspace for 10 days

A notice to pilots classified the area as "national defense airspace," and warned that deadly force may be used against aircraft violating the restriction, standard language for such designations. What they're saying: "All flights to and from El Paso are grounded, including commercial, cargo and general aviation," El Paso International Airport posted on Facebook early Wednesday. "Travelers should contact their airlines to get most up-to-date flight status information."
US news
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The airspace around El Paso is open again. Why it closed is in dispute

FAA abruptly closed then reopened El Paso airspace after an alleged Mexican cartel drone incursion amid conflicting accounts and apparent FAA-Pentagon coordination failures.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess

A brief FAA airspace closure near El Paso highlighted safety, coordination, and transparency concerns around CBP use of a Pentagon-provided anti-drone laser system.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Flights at El Paso halted for 10 days for 'special security reasons'

All flights to and from El Paso are suspended through February 20 under an FAA temporary flight restriction citing special security reasons.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Official Reveals Mexican Cartel Drones Sparked El Paso Airspace Shutdown, as FAA Lifts Restrictions

Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace over El Paso and were disabled by the U.S. military, prompting a temporary airspace closure.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

A Year After the DCA Midair Collision, Are Flights Safer? - Washingtonian

Since the collision on January 29, 2025, between an American Airlines flight from Wichita and a military helicopter on a training ride, military pilots have had to broadcast their precise GPS-based location data to other aircraft and to air traffic control, something they frequently skipped before the crash. The FAA has also barred all but the most essential helicopter traffic along the Potomac near the airport.
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