Airport News & Updates - Page 20

Hollywood airport favored by celebrities could be site of next plane disaster: officials

February 2, 2026

Hollywood airport favored by celebrities could be site of next plane disaster: officials

The chair of the NTSB expressed safety concerns about the Hollywood Burbank Airport, saying it faces a midair collision risk as an aviation safety crisis intensifies.

Noem touts TSA success after thousands with terror links barred from flights at major US airport

January 31, 2026

Noem touts TSA success after thousands with terror links barred from flights at major US airport

TSA officers stopped tens of thousands of terror-linked travelers from flying and seized dozens of loaded firearms at Miami International Airport over the last year, according to Noem.

Video shows airport bystander body slamming TSA breach suspect in split-second takedown

January 30, 2026

Video shows airport bystander body slamming TSA breach suspect in split-second takedown

Surveillance footage shows bystander tackling suspect who allegedly breached TSA checkpoint at Atlanta airport after knocking down security officer.

Wild video captures tire flying off British Airways plane moments after takeoff in Las Vegas

January 29, 2026

Wild video captures tire flying off British Airways plane moments after takeoff in Las Vegas

Shocking video showed a tire flying off a British Airways plane moments after taking off at a Las Vegas airport. Flight 274 continued safely to London despite the incident.

Jordanian national arrested after boarding flight in Arizona with invalid ticket, prompting evacuation

January 29, 2026

Jordanian national arrested after boarding flight in Arizona with invalid ticket, prompting evacuation

A Jordanian man alleged boarded an Air France flight with an invalid ticket at the Phoenix airport in Arizona, prompting an evacuation from the plane.

Fourth Maine plane crash victim identified as Hawaiian chef

January 28, 2026

Fourth Maine plane crash victim identified as Hawaiian chef

Hawaiian chef Nick Mastrascusa identified as victim in deadly Bangor, Maine, plane crash that killed six people during winter storm takeoff Sunday.

Well-known Texas attorney’s wife among victims of deadly private jet crash in Maine

January 27, 2026

Well-known Texas attorney’s wife among victims of deadly private jet crash in Maine

Family and friends identified the victims of a deadly Maine plane crash that killed six people aboard a private jet at Bangor airport Sunday night during takeoff.

Business jet crashes at Maine airport leaving all passengers presumed dead as winter storm pummels US

January 26, 2026

Business jet crashes at Maine airport leaving all passengers presumed dead as winter storm pummels US

An airplane crashed in Maine on Sunday with eight individuals aboard, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which noted that it and the NTSB would investigate.

Airports launch COVID-style health checks after outbreak of deadly virus

January 26, 2026

Airports launch COVID-style health checks after outbreak of deadly virus

Asian countries have implemented health alerts after Nipah virus cases were reported in India. Travel screening and prevention measures have been activated across the region.

More than 15,000 US flights have now been disrupted by America’s massive winter storm

January 24, 2026

More than 15,000 US flights have now been disrupted by America’s massive winter storm

Massive winter storm triggers over 15,000 flight disruptions as U.S. braces for historic winter weather with more than 190 million Americans in the storm's path.