Airport News & Updates - Page 2

FAA seeks permanent airspace restrictions near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as expert warns rules are ‘not good enough’

September 2, 2026

FAA seeks permanent airspace restrictions near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago as expert warns rules are ‘not good enough’

The FAA proposed permanent flight rules near Donald J. Trump International Airport at Secret Service request, but drone expert warns it's may not be enough.

'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds

September 2, 2026

'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds

Air traffic control audio captured the urgent moment a Delta Air Lines crew declared a potential pilot incapacitation minutes after takeoff and asked to return to the airport.

Coast Guard plane with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on board makes emergency landing after engine failure

September 2, 2026

Coast Guard plane with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on board makes emergency landing after engine failure

Engine failure on a U.S. Coast Guard plane carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin prompted an emergency landing in Virginia.

Newark airport shuttle bus slams into concrete barrier, injuring 13

August 31, 2026

Newark airport shuttle bus slams into concrete barrier, injuring 13

Video shows the badly damaged employee shuttle bus crumpled against a concrete barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal B.

Airport chaos erupts after driver suddenly smashes through fence, hits plane and tractor: police

August 30, 2026

Airport chaos erupts after driver suddenly smashes through fence, hits plane and tractor: police

A New Hampshire teen allegedly fled police, crashed through an airport fence and struck a parked plane and tractor before being taken into custody.

Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death

August 28, 2026

Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton following a petition with over 155,000 signatures.

Trump helicopter’s radio warnings went unheard before close call with passenger jet, report says

August 27, 2026

Trump helicopter’s radio warnings went unheard before close call with passenger jet, report says

Marine One's crew made repeated failed attempts to warn Reagan National before departing, leaving controllers unable to halt a commercial jet takeoff.

Small plane crashes into shallow water near remote Alaska town, killing all 4 people aboard

August 27, 2026

Small plane crashes into shallow water near remote Alaska town, killing all 4 people aboard

The NTSB is investigating after a small plane en route from Anchorage to Seldovia crashed into shallow coastal waters, killing all four people on board.

American Airlines flight lands safely after laptop battery catches fire on board; passenger injured

August 23, 2026

American Airlines flight lands safely after laptop battery catches fire on board; passenger injured

A passenger's laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398, filling the cabin with heavy smoke as crew used a thermal containment bag.

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations

August 21, 2026

Texas Gov Abbott asks the Justice Department to investigate 'discriminatory' Islamic washing stations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has referred DFW and George Bush Intercontinental airports to the Justice Department over Islamic wudu washing stations.