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Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates

July 5, 2026

Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates

A fireworks mortar struck a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 carrying 52 passengers as it descended into Chicago Midway Airport on the Fourth of July.

Record July 4th travel expected despite higher gas prices

July 2, 2026

Record July 4th travel expected despite higher gas prices

FOX Business correspondent Grady Trimble reports as Millions are traveling for America's 250th birthday, setting record numbers despite increased airfare and gas prices on 'Varney & Co.'

Fitness influencer says Lufthansa told her she looked ‘naked,’ forced her to zip up before boarding flight

June 30, 2026

Fitness influencer says Lufthansa told her she looked ‘naked,’ forced her to zip up before boarding flight

Fitness influencer Edda Elisa Pilz says a Lufthansa employee called her "naked" and blocked her from boarding a flight over her athletic outfit.

Helicopter reports near miss with RC plane near JFK after JetBlue drone strike

June 30, 2026

Helicopter reports near miss with RC plane near JFK after JetBlue drone strike

A helicopter pilot reported a remote-control airplane near JFK International Airport, marking the second possible drone encounter in a single day.

Air traffic audio captures JetBlue pilot alerting controllers: 'We collided with a drone'

June 29, 2026

Air traffic audio captures JetBlue pilot alerting controllers: 'We collided with a drone'

Audio recording captures a JetBlue pilot reporting a drone collision near the cockpit while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport from about 3,000 feet.

JetBlue flight reports drone strike during approach to New York airport: FAA

June 29, 2026

JetBlue flight reports drone strike during approach to New York airport: FAA

A JetBlue flight approaching JFK reportedly struck a drone at 3,000 feet. The aircraft landed safely, and the FAA is investigating the incident.

American Airlines flight aborts Miami takeoff after business jet enters runway

June 29, 2026

American Airlines flight aborts Miami takeoff after business jet enters runway

American Airlines Flight 308 aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet crossed the active runway in a frightening near miss.

Southwest captain admits his 'lip was quivering' during co-pilot daughter's surprise speech on final flight

June 28, 2026

Southwest captain admits his 'lip was quivering' during co-pilot daughter's surprise speech on final flight

Video of a retiring Southwest Airlines captain's final flight went viral after his daughter, serving as co-pilot, surprised him with a heartfelt speech honoring his career.

Mamdani-backed Claire Valdez faces backlash over past ‘abolish PreCheck,’ airline nationalization calls

June 28, 2026

Mamdani-backed Claire Valdez faces backlash over past ‘abolish PreCheck,’ airline nationalization calls

NY Assemblywoman Claire Valdez faces backlash after podcast clip resurfaces showing her calling to abolish TSA PreCheck and nationalize airlines.

Pilot dead, 13 injured after small plane crashes into towering skyscraper

June 27, 2026

Pilot dead, 13 injured after small plane crashes into towering skyscraper

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, the 108-story CITIC Tower, prompting an information blackout from Chinese authorities.