JFK Airport experiences two potential drone sightings in one day
Air Safety Incidents Near JFK Airport A helicopter pilot reported a close call with a large radio-controlled airplane near John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday afternoon. This incident, captured by air traffic control audio, was the second safety scare at the airport that day. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the pilot flying […]
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 […]
Two potential drone sightings reported at JFK Airport in one day
On Monday afternoon, a helicopter pilot near John F. Kennedy International Airport reported seeing a drone nearby. This marks the second such incident at the airport within the same day. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the pilot described the remotely controlled aircraft getting alarmingly close. Just hours earlier, a JetBlue pilot had also […]
JetBlue pilot shares audio of drone crash during approach to JFK
On Monday morning, a JetBlue pilot reported a potential drone encounter while preparing to land. The incident occurred as Flight 948 was nearing John F. Kennedy International Airport after taking off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “While making a turn, I collided with the drone,” […]
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 […]
Disability advocate Samanta Bullock was refused boarding on a British Airways flight at JFK due to her wheelchair.
Model and entrepreneur Samanta Bullock has shared her experience of being denied boarding on a British Airways flight at JFK Airport because she was traveling alone in a wheelchair. During her attempt to board a flight to London, she was reportedly informed that she couldn’t fly due to what she interpreted as disability discrimination. She […]
Delta flight at JFK triggers large FDNY response due to tire issues
A Delta Air Lines flight arriving at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday led to a significant emergency response due to initial concerns about its landing gear. Delta Flight 1966, an Airbus A321neo coming from San Juan, had 170 individuals on board, which included two pilots and four flight attendants. At approximately […]
How JFK Jr. once made a pass at Princess Diana and what he admired about her the most
John F. Kennedy Jr. Once Proposed to Princess Diana In December 1995, John F. Kennedy Jr. reached out to Princess Diana for a meeting at the Carlyle Hotel, but it was far from romantic. He had an idea for his new political lifestyle magazine, George, and wanted Diana to be its cover star. According to […]
JFK Jr. cheering for the NY Knicks from a courtside seat in heaven, friend says
Remembering John F. Kennedy Jr.’s Love for the Knicks John F. Kennedy Jr., a dedicated Knicks fan, remains a vibrant memory among those who knew him, as he is remembered for his enthusiasm from a courtside seat, even from beyond. “I’m sure they’re cheering from somewhere,” remarked Rosemary Terenzio, a close friend and former chief […]
JFK becomes the latest airport to implement Ebola screenings.
