Airplanes
'Security Incident' at JFK Airport Latest Blow to Fourth of July Travelers
The airport told travelers to allow additional time for travel after they cleared a security threat on Sunday afternoon, and temporarily suspended some service.
Texas Company Announces Aircraft It Says Can Fly From LA to Tokyo in 1 Hour
The Venus Aerospace startup, located in Houston, says the Mach 9 hypersonic aircraft will be capable of "one-hour global travel."
Air Traffic Controller 'Shocks' Flyers With Claim About Night Flights
"I guess I'm never taking a red eye again," one viewer responded to the aviation professional's claim.
Woman Angry She Couldn't Recline Plane Seat Divides Opinion: 'Antisocial'
"I think it's unreasonable to recline your seat unless it's overnight," said one commenter.
British University With Own Runway Gets $3.8M to Develop Low-Carbon Planes
A British University that started life as an aircraft development college and is the only European university with its own airport is getting a $3.8 million investment to carry out sustainable aviation research.
Russia Plans to Send Message by Flying Nuclear 'Doomsday' Plane at Parade
Russia plans a rare flight of the Ilyushin Il-80, which is designed to accommodate top officials in the event of a nuclear war, during its coming "Victory Day" march.
'Nasty': Passenger's 'Disgusting' Behavior During Flight Sparks Fury Online
"Turn around and give them the creepiest smile possible," advised one Redditor.
Nate Silver Shares His Thoughts on Dropping Mask Mandates on Planes
The American statistician and author faced a backlash after saying mask mandates for air travel wouldn't drastically alter the course of the COVID pandemic.
Major Airport Receives Over 12,000 Noise Complaints From One Man
The individual accounted for nine out of 10 of all complaints made regarding Dublin Airport.
Man Pilots Planes for 2 Years After Lying to Airlines About Experience
Craig Butfoy entered false details and fabricated his experience in his flight logbook so that he could appear more qualified.
Spirit Passengers Call Staff Member Slew of Names in Viral Airport Meltdown
"People are so embarrassing I literally cannot," one commenter said of the scene involving two agitated men.
Aeroflot's International Flights End After Russia Says West May Take Planes
The Russian aviation agency warned that foreign-leased flights could be impounded as part of western sanctions on the country.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Fire in Cargo Hold
The low-cost airline safely evacuated 105 passengers and crew on Tuesday morning Beijing time.
12 Flights Hit With Lasers After Record Year of Pointers Aimed at Planes
"The FAA notified local authorities and will investigate," a spokesperson for the FAA told Newsweek.
Spirit Airlines Grounds Planes Nationwide Over System Glitch
Spirit Airlines said that it was "working...to restore connectivity as soon as possible" as flights remained delayed.
'Smoke' in Cargo Area Causes American Airlines to Make Emergency Landing
No injuries were reported after the flight landed in Killeen, Texas, and the plane has been returned to service.
Dozens of Flights Cancelled Over New 5G Concerns
Airlines in the U.S. have expressed concerns that the new 5G frequencies could disrupt vital equipment aboard planes, such as altimeters.
Boeing Takes Hit as Its 777, 787 Planes Appear Susceptible to 5G Network
The 5G signals could interfere with airplane systems using radio altimeters, including autopilot, collision warnings and flight controls.
What to Know Ahead of 5G Rollout, Airport 'Buffer Zones'
Fifty airports have been selected to have safety buffer zones ahead of AT&T and Verizon's rollout of 5G networks on January 19.
Verizon, AT&T Reject U.S. Request to Halt 5G Rollout Over Aviation Concerns
Airlines had asked the Federal Communications Commission to push back the 5G launch over concerns that it could interfere with the electronics used by pilots.
United Airlines Paying Pilots Triple Time, or More, to Take Open Flights
Winter storms and COVID-19 concerns have caused thousands of flights to be grounded across the U.S. in just the past few days.
Whistleblower Alleges Boeing Won't Face Safety Issues 3 Years After Crashes
A top engineer at Boeing alleges that the company refuses to admit fault in its safety oversight processes years after two crashes killed more than 340 people.
CDC Expands Omicron Monitoring to 4 Airports Servicing South Africa Flights
The biosurveillance program was expanded to Atlanta's airport, which services flights from Johannesburg.
US Family Stranded in South Africa As Omicron Causes Flight Restrictions
"Those borders just slammed shut and it has wreaked a lot of havoc clearly and a lot of confusion," one traveler said.
Video of Airport Crew's Discovery of Stowaway Viewed Over 320K Times
Observers were shocked the man survived the flight, which flew at 33,000 feet for much of its duration.
Pilot Attempted Loop Maneuver Over Relative's House Before Fatal Crash
The pilot called a sister-in-law shortly beforehand, telling her to go outside while he flew over her home.
Baggage Handler Shows How Planes Are Loaded in Viral Video
"I don't know what I thought happened but it wasn't this," said one of the video's commenters.
Viral Video Showing Where Pets Are Stored on Flights Horrifies Viewers
"As a ramp agent I can say anyone who ships their dog doesn't care about them at all," one commenter said.
'Secret' Room on Airplane Revealed in Viral TikTok Video
"From now on if an airline tells me they're fully booked, I know what I'm requesting," said one commenter.
Woman Brings Microphone Onto Plane to Rant About COVID in Viral Video
"I don't need to be cuffed," she said. "I'm completely harmless. Also, I think you're all enjoying this because, like I said, I'm not terrible to look at."