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An airline crew member tried to bring a loaded gun through airport security, the TSA said

A TSA officer intercepted a loaded gun brought by an airline crew member, highlighting ongoing security concerns at airports.

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas prior to departure

A Southwest Airlines flight was canceled after a bullet struck the aircraft before takeoff, but no injuries were reported.

An airline crew member tried to bring a loaded gun through airport security, the TSA said

A TSA officer intercepted a loaded gun brought by an airline crew member, highlighting ongoing security concerns at airports.

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas prior to departure

A Southwest Airlines flight was canceled after a bullet struck the aircraft before takeoff, but no injuries were reported.
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Air India serial bomb threats: Why is it significant amid Canada tensions?

A series of bomb threats against Indian airlines has led to diversions and heightened security concerns, revealing underlying geopolitical tensions.
Over 19 bomb threats were issued against airlines in a brief period, primarily affecting Air India.

RAF Typhoon fighters scrambled to flight to Heathrow after suspected 'bomb threat'

RAF fighters were scrambled to investigate a bomb threat on a flight heading to Heathrow, leading to a successful interception and controlled landing.

Authorities searching for man who tried to steal private airplane at Bay Area airport

A quick-thinking mechanic prevented a potential disaster by stopping a man from starting an aircraft at Sonoma County Airport.

Terrifying bug let anyone add fake pilots to roster used at TSA checks

A serious flaw in a third-party app could allow fake pilots to bypass TSA security screenings, posing a major safety risk.

American Airlines ex-mechanic gets 9 years prison for smuggling cocaine hidden under cockpit of JFK-bound flight

A former American Airlines mechanic was sentenced to nine years for attempting to smuggle cocaine in a flight from Jamaica to New York.

Poland to charge Belarusians over 2021 Ryanair diversion DW 09/06/2024

Polish prosecutors are charging three Belarusian officials for unlawfully diverting Ryanair flight FR4978 in 2021, citing false bomb threat information.

Ukraine updates: Moscow downs drones, loses land in Kursk DW 08/21/2024

Moscow recently faced one of its largest drone attacks since February 2022, but all drones were successfully neutralized due to strong defenses.
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