Airport News & Updates - Page 25

Neighbors outraged as LA airport becomes ground zero for AI-driven flying taxis

November 21, 2025

Neighbors outraged as LA airport becomes ground zero for AI-driven flying taxis

Archer Aviation has acquired Hawthorne Airport for $126M to launch an LA air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympics, featuring AI-powered eVTOL operations and next-gen aviation tech.

Knife-wielding man in St. Louis airport shot and killed by police

November 21, 2025

Knife-wielding man in St. Louis airport shot and killed by police

Police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect on Friday at St. Louis' airport after the man refused to drop his weapon during a confrontation, officials said.

New TSA policy may charge passengers who do not have acceptable IDs at checkpoints

November 20, 2025

New TSA policy may charge passengers who do not have acceptable IDs at checkpoints

TSA could introduce an $18 fee for travelers without proper ID at airport checkpoints during busy holiday season. New alternative verification program launches nationwide.

New images show fire on doomed UPS plane during takeoff; NTSB report reveals how engine ripped off

November 20, 2025

New images show fire on doomed UPS plane during takeoff; NTSB report reveals how engine ripped off

The NTSB released photos of the deadly UPS plane crash at a Louisville airport showing engine separation and a fire that killed 14 people on Nov. 5.

Government releases newly declassified Amelia Earhart disappearance records from National Archives

November 19, 2025

Government releases newly declassified Amelia Earhart disappearance records from National Archives

Historic government files on Amelia Earhart's disappearance are made public, including her last radio transmission and credible distress signals from the Gardner Island area.

Man smuggles nearly 200 exotic animals stuffed in his luggage: See the wild photos

November 13, 2025

Man smuggles nearly 200 exotic animals stuffed in his luggage: See the wild photos

An Israeli man allegedly smuggled 186 exotic animals from Thailand through Ben Gurion Airport. Snakes, turtles and lizards worth thousands were seized by customs officials.

Passenger finds loaded magazine with mysterious inscription on Atlanta plane; FBI notified

November 12, 2025

Passenger finds loaded magazine with mysterious inscription on Atlanta plane; FBI notified

The FBI was called after a loaded gun magazine with hollow point rounds was discovered on a Frontier Airlines plane at the Atlanta airport, forcing an evacuation and security sweep.

TSA worker sues to allow transgender officers to perform pat-downs

November 12, 2025

TSA worker sues to allow transgender officers to perform pat-downs

A TSA officer has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sex discrimination after a new policy bars transgender agents from conducting security pat-downs.

Washington Dulles airport transport vehicle slams into dock, 18 hospitalized

November 11, 2025

Washington Dulles airport transport vehicle slams into dock, 18 hospitalized

A mobile lounge struck a dock at Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Monday, sending at least 18 passengers to the hospital, according to officials.

Traveling soon? Know how to navigate flight cancellations now

November 7, 2025

Traveling soon? Know how to navigate flight cancellations now

Survive flight disruptions with expert travel tips: Book early morning flights, download airline apps and know your refund rights during service cuts.