DHS, FBI, FAA, DOD Agree on New Jersey Drones: No National Security Threat
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Department of Defense (DOD) announced Monday that drones currently seen in the skies over New Jersey do not pose a national security threat. A joint statement was released. threat. The joint statement said more than 1 million drones are […]
Alejandro Mayorkas blames drone uproar on recent FAA flight-rule change
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas continued to deny on Sunday that there is an influx of drones across New Jersey, saying this time it was likely simply a result of relaxed rules regarding the devices. Mayorkas appeared to downplay the growing concerns of residents, including former Gov. Chris Christie, who recently reported people flying over […]
I’m ‘Quite Dissatisfied’ with DHS, FBI, FAA on New Jersey Drones
On Thursday's MSNBC broadcast of “The Andrea Mitchell Report,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said she was “extremely disappointed in the response from the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the FAA to my request for answers.” I'm dissatisfied,” he said. Drones in the New Jersey area. Gillibrand began by saying, “We know almost nothing […]
FAA chief Whitaker to step down when Trump takes office
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker plans to resign when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Whitaker said in a memo to staff Thursday. In September, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a close ally of President Trump, called for Whitaker's resignation and harshly criticized the FAA's decision to fine SpaceX $633,000. did. The FAA also announced that […]
Drone activity near Trump Bedminster, Army arsenal still investigated by FAA
Authorities are still investigating mysterious drone activity that has been observed several times in northern New Jersey in recent days, including near President-elect Trump's Bedminster Golf Club. Multiple videos show unusual drones flying in Somerset and Morris counties over the past few weeks, including Dec. 1 and Dec. 3. In a video taken on Nov. […]
Drone activity near Trump Bedminster, Army arsenal spurs NJ flight restriction: FAA
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed on Tuesday that it had issued two flight restrictions following suspicious drone activity near President-elect Trump's New Jersey golf club. On November 18, the FAA received its first report of drone activity within Morris County. The Morris County line is located approximately three miles north of Trump National […]
Suspicious drone activity near Trump’s NJ golf course prompts FBI investigation, FAA airspace restrictions
Federal agents have been investigating a series of mysterious drone sightings over central New Jersey in recent weeks, not far from President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course. Federal aviation authorities closed the airspace above the civilian club and a nearby military installation after multiple residents reported seeing suspicious drones flying over the past two weeks. […]
FAA using military airspace to ensure smooth Thanksgiving travel for civilians
Virtuoso's Vice President of Global Communications Misty Belles breaks down the holiday travel season, trends, destinations, and what's in store for 2025. Millions of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace specifically for civilian use to ensure smooth travel during the busy holiday. officials said. […]
United blames FAA staffing shortages for causing ‘significant disruption’ at Newark Airport
United Airlines said Tuesday that a severe shortage of air traffic controllers is causing “significant disruption” to travelers at its busy hub in Newark, New Jersey, just outside New York City. The airline was forced to reduce traffic to its Newark hub by the Federal Aviation Administration due to staffing shortages for 12 of the […]
FAA Bans US Airlines From Flying To Haiti After Gangs Shot Plane
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Tuesday that it is banning U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days. Two airliners shot by gangs in Haiti on Monday, Associated Press reported. A Spirit Airlines jet was hit by a bullet just before landing in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. JetBlue said Tuesday that its […]