Airport News & Updates - Page 11

November 7

Senate Dems clash over why Sec Duffy is reducing flights and air traffic ahead of Thanksgiving

Democratic Party senators were split on why they think Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a 10% reduction in air traffic ahead of Thanksgiving.

November 7

House Democrat sides with Trump officials on air traffic cuts amid shutdown chaos

A Democratic lawmaker is supporting the Trump administration's flight reduction plan amid the government shutdown, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers work without pay.

November 7

Amelia Earhart mystery expedition halted as researchers seek answers on missing plane

The Amelia Earhart expedition to Nikumaroro Island is delayed until 2026 due to the Pacific cyclone season. Researchers seek to investigate a satellite anomaly that could be the missing plane.

November 6

UPS names 3 pilots killed in Louisville cargo plane crash that left at least 12 people dead

UPS identifies three pilots killed in Louisville airport crash as Flight 2976 cargo plane bound for Hawaii crashes into building, leaving at least 12 dead and 11 injured.

November 6

Shutdown's impact at airports will worsen, says TSA — travelers should 'go early' and 'be patient'

TSA wait times surge to over two hours at some major airports during the government shutdown, with Houston, LAX and Orlando hit hard as travelers are urged to arrive early.

November 6

Flight chaos grips US airports as some airlines advise booking 'backup ticket': See the list

The government shutdown has triggered 1,000-plus flight delays as the FAA cuts capacity at 40 airports. Airlines are offering refunds and policy changes amid ongoing travel disruptions.

November 5

Major airport could soon be renamed after Donald Trump under new GOP bill

A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after Donald J. Trump, citing its proximity to Mar-a-Lago resort and presidential travel patterns.

November 5

UPS cargo plane engine fell off before fiery Kentucky crash that killed 12; FBI investigating

The NTSB confirmed a UPS cargo plane's left engine separated during takeoff before a fatal Louisville airport crash that killed 12 people and injured 11 others Tuesday.

November 5

Louisville UPS plane crash caught on CCTV footage

New CCTV footage shows UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky that killed 9 people and injured 11, creating massive fireball near Louisville airport.

November 4

Dramatic video shows 'catastrophic' UPS plane disaster that left at least 7 dead, 11 injured

Video shows a massive fireball and smoke after UPS Flight 2976 crashed into a Kentucky Petroleum Recycling building during takeoff at the Louisville airport.