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FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was ‘chronically understaffed’

May 15, 2026

FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was ‘chronically understaffed’

The FAA unveiled a workforce overhaul to tackle chronic air traffic controller shortages, excessive overtime and aging technology across U.S. airspace.

Small plane crashes into Ohio home killing 2 on board, igniting blaze in residential area

May 14, 2026

Small plane crashes into Ohio home killing 2 on board, igniting blaze in residential area

A small plane crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire. The FAA and NTSB are now investigating the cause.

Disturbing new details revealed in death of Denver airport intruder who died after breaching fence

May 12, 2026

Disturbing new details revealed in death of Denver airport intruder who died after breaching fence

Officials say the person killed in the Denver International Airport runway strike died by suicide after breaching the airport's perimeter fence.

Footage shows moments before Frontier Airlines jet struck person on Denver airport runway

May 11, 2026

Footage shows moments before Frontier Airlines jet struck person on Denver airport runway

Newly released thermal footage captures the moment a Frontier Airlines plane struck an individual who scaled a fence onto a Denver Airport runway.

Delta worker dead after tug vehicle crashes into jet bridge at Orlando International Airport

May 9, 2026

Delta worker dead after tug vehicle crashes into jet bridge at Orlando International Airport

A Delta Air Lines employee was killed when an airport tug vehicle crashed into a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport Thursday night, officials say.

AI air traffic system promises fewer flight delays

May 9, 2026

AI air traffic system promises fewer flight delays

The FAA's new SMART system uses AI to predict air traffic congestion and adjust flight schedules early, but experts question if it can deliver results.

Frontier jet strikes, kills person on Denver airport runway during takeoff after security breach

May 9, 2026

Frontier jet strikes, kills person on Denver airport runway during takeoff after security breach

A person walking on the runway at Denver International Airport was reportedly struck by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff late Friday night.

Airline flight delayed for bizarre reason as humanoid robot triggers safety query

May 9, 2026

Airline flight delayed for bizarre reason as humanoid robot triggers safety query

Southwest Airlines delayed a flight after a humanoid robot named Bebop was brought on board with a lithium battery that exceeded maximum allowable size.

Airport robots handle baggage in Tokyo trial

May 8, 2026

Airport robots handle baggage in Tokyo trial

Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to handle baggage and cargo as airports face growing demand and worker shortages.

Bakery truck driver struck by United jet thought he would be killed, father says

May 6, 2026

Bakery truck driver struck by United jet thought he would be killed, father says

The driver of a bakery truck clipped by a United Airlines plane on the New Jersey Turnpike thought he would be decapitated, his father revealed Tuesday.