Airport News & Updates - Page 6

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.

Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating

August 18, 2026

Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating

The FAA is investigating after American Airlines and United Airlines planes suffered tire damage hours apart at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

August 17, 2026

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

Customs officials at Haneda Airport found around 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in a Mexican man's suitcase, including endangered species.

DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim

August 14, 2026

DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed a review of state grants to DFW Airport and George Bush Intercontinental over planned Islamic wudu ablution stations.

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

August 14, 2026

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

Delta Air Lines Flight 81 declared an emergency for an overweight landing at Heathrow after a lavatory issue forced the Paris-to-Seattle diversion.

Reagan National Airport makes drastic change following deadly 2025 midair collision

August 14, 2026

Reagan National Airport makes drastic change following deadly 2025 midair collision

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport received new surface movement radar to help controllers track aircraft on runways in low visibility.

Live bullet found aboard United flight forces passengers off plane for security sweep at Denver airport

August 13, 2026

Live bullet found aboard United flight forces passengers off plane for security sweep at Denver airport

A live bullet discovered aboard United Airlines Flight 1302 forced 178 passengers to deplane the Boeing 737-900 at Denver International Airport.