Airport News & Updates - Page 8

NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey

July 19, 2026

NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey

More than 10 general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford in New Jersey, with NORAD F-16s deploying flares.

United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel

July 13, 2026

United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel

Sam Saadeh says a United Airlines flight attendant found his anti-war shirt offensive, forcing him to change before boarding his flight to Newark.

Beloved musicians among victims in deadly Bahamas plane crash; aviation authority grounds flights

July 11, 2026

Beloved musicians among victims in deadly Bahamas plane crash; aviation authority grounds flights

Video shows the aftermath of a Cessna 402 crash in North Andros that killed 10 people, including members of a popular Bahamian band and a DJ.

FAA sounds alarm as summer flyers approach July's biggest air traffic crunch

July 9, 2026

FAA sounds alarm as summer flyers approach July's biggest air traffic crunch

The FAA forecasts 56,311 flights for Thursday, July 9, making it the busiest air travel day of the month, nearly a week after the popular Fourth of July holiday.

Palm Beach airport's President Donald J Trump International rebrand celebrated as Trump plane touches down

July 9, 2026

Palm Beach airport's President Donald J Trump International rebrand celebrated as Trump plane touches down

Trump Force One touched down as the first flight into the renamed Palm Beach hub after Ron DeSantis signed the law redesignating the airport.

Major airline roasts passengers who jump up right after landing, igniting fierce backlash

July 8, 2026

Major airline roasts passengers who jump up right after landing, igniting fierce backlash

Southwest Airlines sparked a heated deplaning debate after clapping back at passengers who stand up immediately after the seatbelt sign turns off once a flight has landed.

Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River

July 5, 2026

Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River

Video shows the Kodiak 100 seaplane floating upright in the East River after a hard landing snapped a wing strut near the NY Skyport terminal.

Lucky traveler wins $3.3M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport

June 30, 2026

Lucky traveler wins $3.3M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport

A traveler going by the name of "Anthony" hit a $3.3 million jackpot on a "Wheel of Fortune" slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport after placing a $10 bet.

Helicopter reports near miss with RC plane near JFK after JetBlue drone strike

June 30, 2026

Helicopter reports near miss with RC plane near JFK after JetBlue drone strike

A helicopter pilot reported a remote-control airplane near JFK International Airport, marking the second possible drone encounter in a single day.

Air traffic audio captures JetBlue pilot alerting controllers: 'We collided with a drone'

June 29, 2026

Air traffic audio captures JetBlue pilot alerting controllers: 'We collided with a drone'

Audio recording captures a JetBlue pilot reporting a drone collision near the cockpit while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport from about 3,000 feet.