Airport News & Updates - Page 77

Mexican military launches commercial airline, transporting tourists to Caribbean resorts

December 27, 2023

Mexican military launches commercial airline, transporting tourists to Caribbean resorts

The Mexican government launched a commercial airline operated by the military that will provide transportation services to major resorts and tourist areas.

France grounds Nicaragua-bound flight under suspicion of human trafficking

December 22, 2023

France grounds Nicaragua-bound flight under suspicion of human trafficking

French authorities on Friday grounded a Legend Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua under suspicion it was carrying human trafficking victims.

Singapore officials charge airline passenger after he allegedly stole over $23K from others on plane

December 20, 2023

Singapore officials charge airline passenger after he allegedly stole over $23K from others on plane

Singapore officials charged a man with theft after he allegedly stole $23,260 from three passengers on a plane originating from Vietnam on Dec. 16.

TSA officers stop man from boarding plane with loaded gun: 'Inexcusable'

December 20, 2023

TSA officers stop man from boarding plane with loaded gun: 'Inexcusable'

A TSA officer stopped a man at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from bringing a loaded gun onto a plane, according to the agency.

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing, engine fire put out: ‘I don’t want to go out that way'

December 15, 2023

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing, engine fire put out: ‘I don’t want to go out that way'

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday night due to an engine issue, with passengers saying they saw flames.

Russian plane carrying 'radioactive cargo' forced back to Moscow due to mechanical failure: report

December 12, 2023

Russian plane carrying 'radioactive cargo' forced back to Moscow due to mechanical failure: report

A Russian commercial aircraft transporting approximately 42 pounds of radioactive cargo from Moscow to Khanty-Mansiysk was forced to land due to a landing gear failure.

Iowa pilot airborne again, 2 weeks after suspected duck plowed through helicopter's windshield

December 8, 2023

Iowa pilot airborne again, 2 weeks after suspected duck plowed through helicopter's windshield

An Iowa helicopter pilot is reporting back to work, two weeks after being hit by waterfowl that crashed through his aircraft's windshield.

FAA launches investigation after wing clip incident involving 2 aircraft at Chicago airport

December 6, 2023

FAA launches investigation after wing clip incident involving 2 aircraft at Chicago airport

Two regional aircraft clipped wings at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. as both jets were waiting for gate space.

Chris Christie's niece charged in drunken brawl at New Orleans airport

December 6, 2023

Chris Christie's niece charged in drunken brawl at New Orleans airport

Shannon Christie Epstein allegedly brawled with seven deputies at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, kicking one in groin, biting another.

Severe turbulence on Emirates Airlines flight leaves around 14 injured: 'Felt that was the end'

December 5, 2023

Severe turbulence on Emirates Airlines flight leaves around 14 injured: 'Felt that was the end'

Passengers on an Emirates flight from Perth to Dubai experienced severe turbulence Tuesday, in an incident that sent around 14 people to the hospital.