Airport News & Updates - Page 58

February 20, 2024

Atlanta passes ordinance to deter homeless from seeking shelter at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

The Atlanta City Council has voted to restrict access to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to only people flying or picking up passengers.

February 20, 2024

Potential radioactive leak in cargo of aircraft investigated at Spain airport

No radioactive contamination was detected at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport after medical supplies appeared to have leaked in the hold of an aircraft.

February 19, 2024

Passenger jet severely damaged after hitting runway equipment at Belgrade's Tesla Airport

A Marathon Airlines-owned passenger jet carrying 106 people returned to Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, after striking runway equipment.

February 16, 2024

Atlanta officials plan to restrict airport access amid complaints of baggage thieves, unauthorized drivers

The Atlanta transportation committee voted to change the loitering ordinance for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The measure will go to the full council for a final vote.

February 16, 2024

Meet the American who made flying safe, Archie League, daredevil pilot and first air-traffic controller

Archie W. League is widely considered the first air-traffic controller. He began by directing aircraft with flags in 1929, then helped make flying safe for millions of travelers.

February 15, 2024

Biden administration grants airports $970 million for improvements, modernization

The Biden administration is giving 114 airports in 44 states $970 million for improvements from a $5 billion grant program to modernize airport terminals across the US.

February 14, 2024

Scandinavian Airlines plane hits fence at airport in Norwegian capital

A Scandinavian Airlines plane struck a fence at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport on Wednesday, slightly damaging the aircraft and causing no reported injuries.

February 10, 2024

Audio released from deadly Florida interstate plane crash: 'We've lost both engines'

Newly released audio of a plane that crashed onto an interstate in Naples, Florida, Friday reveals the pilot told air traffic control that the aircraft had lost both engines and wouldn't make it to the airport.

February 5, 2024

Travelers at Cincinnati airport may have been exposed to measles, Ohio health officials warn

Ohio health officials warned of a possible measles exposure that occurred over two days last month at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

February 2, 2024

Cleanup continues after fire-suppression foam leak at Houston's Bush Airport

Cleanup work entered its second day Friday at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport following a malfunction that released large amounts of fire-suppression foam from a hangar.