Airport News & Updates - Page 114

Meteor seen over New England, Canada explodes with force of 440 lbs of TNT

March 9, 2021

Meteor seen over New England, Canada explodes with force of 440 lbs of TNT

A meteor flashed through the night sky in New England on Sunday, releasing the energy of around 440 pounds of TNT.

Extreme windy, dusty conditions lead to Arizona crash, fire danger

March 4, 2021

Extreme windy, dusty conditions lead to Arizona crash, fire danger

Thirteen people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash that happened in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Eloy – a city around 65 miles southeast of Phoenix – on Wednesday. Five were transported to a local hospital.

Masks still required for mass transportation even as states lift mandates, TSA reminds

March 4, 2021

Masks still required for mass transportation even as states lift mandates, TSA reminds

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding the public that face masks are still required for mass transportation in the U.S. as Texas and Mississippi lift their own coronavirus safety restrictions, including mask mandates.

Cat attacks pilot on flight to Qatar, forces plane to divert back to airport

March 3, 2021

Cat attacks pilot on flight to Qatar, forces plane to divert back to airport

A flight leaving from Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum was forced to return to the airport last week after a cat reportedly attacked the pilot of the plane. It's believed the cat 'infiltrated' the aircraft the previous evening, when the aircraft was being cleaned.

Emirates starts empty seat booking option for people who want 'privacy and space'

March 1, 2021

Emirates starts empty seat booking option for people who want 'privacy and space'

If socially-distanced air travel is important to you, Emirates is letting its customers book empty seats that are right beside them for an additional cost.

Montana man sentenced for shining laser pointer at landing plane

March 1, 2021

Montana man sentenced for shining laser pointer at landing plane

A man accused of shining a laser pointer at landing planes in Montana has narrowly escaped jail time, and will instead serve several years of probation. He was previously facing over a year in prison.

TSA lists guns, suspicious devices and a dead shark among its 'Top 10 Catches' of 2020

February 23, 2021

TSA lists guns, suspicious devices and a dead shark among its 'Top 10 Catches' of 2020

On Tuesday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a list of its top 10 “good catches” of 2020, detailing some of the very dangerous and very weird prohibited items that its officers detected throughout the year.

United engine fire grounds Boeing again - this time it's the 777 jetliner

February 22, 2021

United engine fire grounds Boeing again - this time it's the 777 jetliner

The National Transportation Safety Board on Monday said a maintenance records group will be formed to investigate the Boeing 777 engine’s history after it failed and erupted into flames shortly after takeoff on Saturday.

Another Boeing flight forced to make emergency landing in Utah after potential engine issues

February 22, 2021

Another Boeing flight forced to make emergency landing in Utah after potential engine issues

A spokesperson for Delta told FOX News that Flight 2123 "landed safely without incident and taxied to the gate without assistance" at Salt Lake City International Airport.

United flight's engine catches fire after Denver takeoff, returns to airport safely

February 21, 2021

United flight's engine catches fire after Denver takeoff, returns to airport safely

A United Airlines flight experienced engine failure after taking off from Denver International Airport on Saturday but landed safely after dropping debris over northern Colorado, officals said.