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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Plane crash-lands on Catalina Island, killing 2, officials say

A small aircraft carrying two people crashed Thursday afternoon on Catalina Island, fire officials said. The plane, which was en route to the island, crashed on landing around 12:20 p.m. in Avalon in a rugged, not easily accessible area.
California
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Drunk Ryanair passenger jailed after forcing pilot to abort landing

A man was jailed for 10 months for aggressive behavior on a Ryanair flight, forcing the pilot to abort landing due to safety concerns.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Nantucket flight returns after part of a cabin door opens midair

A Cape Air flight departing from Nantucket experienced an alarming incident when part of the main cabin door opened shortly after takeoff, prompting the crew to turn back.
Boston food
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#tsa
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks 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

US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 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.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks 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.
more#tsa
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Why Flight Attendants Always Sit on Their Hands During Takeoff and Landing

Cabin crew adopt a deliberate brace-ready position—hands secured on thighs or beneath legs—during takeoff and landing to stabilize, minimize injury risk, and enable response.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
more#aviation-safety
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Skydiver dies after reports of fall during Easter Monday jump

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#air-canada-crash
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

LIVE: Crews responding to cargo pallet fire at SFO, officials say

A fire broke out at a cargo building at San Francisco International Airport, but there are no injuries or impact on airport operations.
#air-canada
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Canada news

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
Canada news

LaGuardia Airport closed after plane, rescue vehicle collide, 2 pilots dead: officials

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromFortune
2 weeks 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
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

LaGuardia Airport closed after plane, rescue vehicle collide, 2 pilots dead: officials

Two pilots were killed in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

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New York City
fromBenzinga
2 weeks ago

Air Canada Plane Hits Ground Vehicle At LaGuardia, Airport Shuts Down: Report

A collision between an aircraft and a Port Authority vehicle in New York has resulted in four injuries, including the pilot and copilot.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

LaGuardia Crash, Newark Ground Stop Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
fromLapresse.US
2 weeks ago
Canada news

New York: collision on the runway at LaGuardia Airport between a plane and a service vehicle; flights suspended - Lapresse.US

NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

LaGuardia Crash, Newark Ground Stop Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
fromLapresse.US
2 weeks ago
Canada news

New York: collision on the runway at LaGuardia Airport between a plane and a service vehicle; flights suspended - Lapresse.US

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US news
fromSFGATE
1 week 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.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SFO, Oakland on FAA's 'Hot Spot' List of Airports Most at Risk of Runway Close Calls

Nine Bay Area airports, including SFO and Oakland, are on the FAA's hot spot list for ground collision and near-miss risks due to confusing layouts and busy runway crossings.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week 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.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 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.
#air-traffic-control
more#air-traffic-control
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.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I flew an Airbus A350 flight simulator in turbulence and emergencies to see how pilots train

Airline pilots undergo extensive, ongoing simulator-based training to replicate real flights and rehearse rare, high-risk emergency scenarios before carrying passengers.
#aviation
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
more#aviation
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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.
#plane-crash
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months 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
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Burbank Airport could be next scene of mid-air crash, airlines warn NTSB

Commercial airlines warn the next deadly mid-air collision could occur at Burbank Airport; the NTSB urges the FAA to take immediate safety action.
#aviation-accident
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Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Air Canada jet collides with ground vehicle at New York airport

LaGuardia airport closed after an Air Canada Express plane struck a ground vehicle during landing, prompting a federal ground stop for departures.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic

A JetBlue Airbus A320 suffered an engine failure and smoke on takeoff at Newark, returned for an emergency landing, and evacuated on slides with no injuries.
US news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

NASA jet erupts in flames as it skids down runway at Houston airport

A NASA WB-57 research jet performed a gear-up landing at Ellington Field after landing gear failed to deploy; all crew members are safe.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Tire seen falling off plane departing from Las Vegas airport, later retrieved

Around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, British Airways Flight 274 lost a tire just as it was taking off from Harry Reid International Airport, FAA officials told SFGATE. The Airbus landed safely in London, and "the tire was retrieved from the LAS airfield," airport officials confirmed to SFGATE via email. "There were no reported injuries or damage to airport property." On Thursday, the same aircraft is slated to travel from London's Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo, Brazil, Flight24 data shows.
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