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Airport X-ray exposes dangerous weapon illegally concealed in passenger's carry-on

2 days ago

Airport X-ray exposes dangerous weapon illegally concealed in passenger's carry-on

TSA officers at New York's Watertown International Airport found a spent M18 smoke grenade inside a traveler's carry-on bag, and the traveler had a strange excuse.

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

2 days ago

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

The FlyDubai co-pilot was reportedly grounded by Oman Air in 2024 over visits to radical Islamic websites before being hired without a background check.

Crime, kidnappings and drone attacks flagged in US warning for border region

2 days ago

Crime, kidnappings and drone attacks flagged in US warning for border region

The U.S. Embassy flagged drone attacks near the Colombia-Venezuela border, urging Americans to avoid Norte de Santander due to kidnapping and conflict.

Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet

2 days ago

Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet

U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airlines made at least 83 flights into Turkey after a key Treasury deadline, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says.

Major airport suffers fourth near miss in recent months as jet is forced to brake hard

3 days ago

Major airport suffers fourth near miss in recent months as jet is forced to brake hard

Transport safety officials revealed staffing levels and fatigue at Sydney Airport's control tower as key areas of inquiry after recent runway incursions in three months.

Water pours from plane ceiling, drenching passengers midflight in startling viral video

3 days ago

Water pours from plane ceiling, drenching passengers midflight in startling viral video

Wild video captured a bizarre scene as water poured down from the ceiling of Emirates flight EK123 from Dubai to Istanbul. Passengers attempted to shield themselves.

Passengers scramble to protect themselves as water flows down into airline cabin

3 days ago

Passengers scramble to protect themselves as water flows down into airline cabin

Passengers shielded themselves with large pieces of cloth as water flows down from the ceiling of a plane during a flight from Dubai to Istanbul. (Credit: ViralPress/hsinyingchang)

Pilot vetting must improve after alleged FlyDubai hijacking attempt, aviation security expert says

3 days ago

Pilot vetting must improve after alleged FlyDubai hijacking attempt, aviation security expert says

Arik Arad, founder of CYVIATION and former head of security for El Al at Ben Gurion Airport, says that the biggest threat to aviation security is employee screening.

FlyDubai pilot showed world 'the highest form of courage,' India's PM says

3 days ago

FlyDubai pilot showed world 'the highest form of courage,' India's PM says

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is saluting Smit Machchhar for his heroics onboard a FlyDubai plane that made an emergency landing.

Passenger's bizarre use of drinking glass on flight leaves travelers horrified

4 days ago

Passenger's bizarre use of drinking glass on flight leaves travelers horrified

Leaving his fellow travelers mortified, a business-class passenger was caught on video using a drinking glass to scratch his scalp mid-flight. An etiquette expert weighed in.