Delta Air Lines flight struck by firework mortar close to Midway Airport
FAA Investigates Drone Attack on Aircraft Near JFK Airport Cheryl Casson from FOX Business discussed the increasing danger of drones near airports. Following an incident where a JetBlue plane was targeted, she highlighted how a helicopter nearly collided with a large toy drone. The challenge, she noted, is that tracking drones is tough since they […]
Airline gives reward for giving up seats on full flight
Passengers Offered a Big Incentive to Give Up Seats There’s something particularly frustrating about reaching the gate only to learn that the flight is overbooked and that the airline is seeking volunteers to surrender their seats. This situation is undeniably tricky, but can a $1,000 incentive sway some travelers? Airlines frequently overbook flights, a strategy […]
Airline passenger confesses to creating pen weapon prior to violent eye assault during flight
Flight Attack by Mexican National A Mexican national, who became a legal permanent resident in 2018, pleaded guilty Thursday. He admitted to tying three pens together with a hairband before boarding a flight from Seattle to Las Vegas, where he attempted to stab another passenger “through the eye to get to the brain,” as federal […]
Trump showcases new Air Force One following its first flight.
New Air Force One Makes Its Debut President Trump recently celebrated the first flight of the new Air Force One, just in time for the grand festivities marking the country’s 250th Independence Day. This aircraft, a Boeing 747-8, was a generous gift from the Qatari government last year. I mean, who wouldn’t be excited about […]
Alaska Airlines flight attendants’ religious discrimination case is reinstated
Wisconsin parents and students sue school district over gender-neutral bathroom policy The New Richmond School District in Wisconsin is currently facing legal action from parents and students disputing its gender-neutral bathroom policy. Ella Frey, a senior at the high school, stresses the importance of restrooms being safe and private areas specifically for girls, rather than […]
Helicopter pilot describes close encounter with remote-controlled plane on the same day a JetBlue flight strikes a drone before landing at JFK
Helicopter Pilot Reports Near Miss with Remote-Controlled Plane On the same day a JetBlue airliner struck a drone at John F. Kennedy Airport, a helicopter pilot almost collided with a remote-controlled aircraft. The incident occurred Monday as the captain of a Bell 407 helicopter was flying from JFK to Manhattan, just hours after the JetBlue […]
JetBlue flight reports drone encounter near JFK, FAA looks into it
JetBlue Flight Encounters Drone Near JFK Airport A JetBlue plane reportedly collided with a drone while landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday morning, as confirmed by federal officials. This incident involved JetBlue Airways Flight 948, which had taken off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, according to the Federal Aviation […]
American Airlines flight halts takeoff due to runway incursion at MIA
FAA Administrator Emphasizes AI’s Role in Aviation Safety FAA Administrator Brian Bedford recently discussed the future of air travel, highlighting the impressive safety measures currently in place and ongoing efforts to enhance them. He specifically pointed out the importance of AI in the certification processes for new aviation technologies, including air traffic management, drone integration, […]
American Airlines flight had to cancel takeoff when another aircraft entered the same runway at Miami airport.
American Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff After Near Miss An American Airlines flight headed to Bermuda had to abort its takeoff at Miami Airport when another plane unexpectedly entered the same runway. On Friday night, the two aircraft came alarmingly close—just a third of a mile apart—as air traffic controllers raced against time to prevent a […]
Daughter surprises her father, a Southwest Airlines captain, on his last flight
Pilot Retires with Emotional Farewell During Final Flight with Daughter Captain Jim Curtis of Southwest Airlines has marked the end of a remarkable 43-year aviation career, which includes 21 years in the Air Force. He co-piloted his last flight with his daughter, Julia Curtis, who gave an emotional speech to passengers, praising her father as […]