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Newly released video shows Southwest pilot admitting to drinking 'three beers' before failed sobriety test

August 18, 2025

Newly released video shows Southwest pilot admitting to drinking 'three beers' before failed sobriety test

Newly-released bodycam video shows Southwest Airlines pilot David Allsop failing a field sobriety test at Savannah airport, violating FAA alcohol regulations before scheduled flight.

Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

August 15, 2025

Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.

Second inmate in three months escapes Seattle airport custody, caught on video without restraints

August 13, 2025

Second inmate in three months escapes Seattle airport custody, caught on video without restraints

A second inmate escaped custody at Seattle airport in three months after slipping restraints and fleeing near the light rail. Police urge anyone who spots the suspect to call 911.

Las Vegas tourism officials blame tariffs for fewer visitors as others say magic’s gone

August 13, 2025

Las Vegas tourism officials blame tariffs for fewer visitors as others say magic’s gone

Las Vegas tourism has been in decline as Canadian visitors drop more than 20% due to tariffs and international relations, say officials at the Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board meeting.

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

August 13, 2025

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.

Pilot, 3 passengers walk away from fiery plane crash in Montana: Video

August 11, 2025

Pilot, 3 passengers walk away from fiery plane crash in Montana: Video

A small plane crashed during landing at Kalispell City Airport in Montana, sliding into a stationary aircraft and destroying both planes in flames Monday afternoon.

Small aircraft plummets into Georgia neighborhood, leaves 3 injured

August 11, 2025

Small aircraft plummets into Georgia neighborhood, leaves 3 injured

Three people were hospitalized after a small aircraft crashed into a Brookhaven, Georgia, residential yard during a late-night weekend training flight.

Two blind women say they became only passengers on Southwest flight after airline 'forgot about' them

August 10, 2025

Two blind women say they became only passengers on Southwest flight after airline 'forgot about' them

Two blind women from Florida say they became the only passengers on their Southwest Airlines flight after other travelers were rebooked during a five-hour delay.

Trump admin cuts red tape on commercial drones to compete with China's dominance of the market

August 6, 2025

Trump admin cuts red tape on commercial drones to compete with China's dominance of the market

Federal Aviation Administration's landmark proposed rule could enable widespread delivery drone operations by eliminating current visual line-of-sight restrictions.

Man arrested with fully loaded AR-15 and knives outside Palm Beach airport frequented by Trump

August 5, 2025

Man arrested with fully loaded AR-15 and knives outside Palm Beach airport frequented by Trump

Man arrested at Palm Beach County airport after authorities found loaded AR-15 rifle and knives in rental vehicle parked in restricted area.