Tag: airport
Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified
Tom Bowman The Army released the name of the third crew member of the Black Hawk helicopter that slammed into an American Airlines-affiliated flight above the Potomac River this week, killing 67 people. Captain Rebecca Lobach was 28 years old and a native of Durham, N.C. She was a distinguished military graduate from the University…
American Airlines plane, Blackhawk helicopter collide midair near D.C.-area airport
Joel Rose A commercial airplane collided in midair with a Blackhawk helicopter as the jet was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, according to federal aviation officials. The accident happened as the jet, operated by regional carrier PSA Airlines on behalf of American Airlines, was attempting to land just…
Party time at Damascus airport as international flights resume
First direct flight from Doha in 13 years touches down amid hopes SyrianAir fleet can be restored after war International flights resumed at Damascus airport for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, including the first direct flight from Doha in 13 years, to a party atmosphere in the arrivals hall. One woman…
2 bodies found in JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment at a Florida airport
By The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft at a South Florida airport, authorities said. The bodies were located in the wheel well area on Monday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said in a statement to The Associated Press.…
Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime
Syria’s Civil War The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime. By Aaron Boxerman Reporting from Jerusalem Syria’s main airport handled its first international flights on Tuesday since the fall of the government of former President Bashar…
Syria to resume international flights at Damascus airport
First commercial flights since overthrow of Assad regime to begin from Tuesday, aviation chief says Syria’s main airport in Damascus is to resume international flights after commercial trips were halted following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. “We announce we will start receiving international flights to and from Damascus International airport from [Tuesday],” the state…
Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability
Syria’s Civil War Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries. By Aaron Boxerman Syria’s main international airport in Damascus will reopen next week, the new government said on Saturday, as it tries to re-establish a sense of…
Police raid Muan airport in wake of South Korea plane crash
The raid came as pressure built on authorities to establish the cause of the Jeju Air crash, which left 179 people dead Police in South Korea have raided Muan international airport, the scene of Sunday’s plane crash, in which 179 people died, as well as the office of the airline that operated the flight, media…
Frequent Flyer? This Duffel Bag Is My New Favorite Airport Hack
Avoid checked bag fees and overpacking woes with the Terra Thread duffel—a game-changing personal item for airport travel. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Airport travel is rarely smooth sailing, especially during the holidays. Regardless, I had to brave the storm and make…
South Korea plane crash investigations intensify as questions raised over airport embankment
Families of the dead remain at Muan international airport to demand more information, as criticism of airport layout mounts The investigation into Sunday’s plane crash in South Korea, in which all but two of the 181 people aboard died, intensified on Tuesday as authorities came under pressure to explain how the jetliner lost control and…
Why was there a wall near runway at South Korea plane crash airport?
Aviation experts have raised questions about an “unusual” concrete wall near the runway and its role in the South Korea plane crash that killed 179 people. Footage shows the Jeju Air plane coming off the runway before colliding with the wall and bursting into flames at Muan International Airport. Authorities investigating the cause of South…
Fog causes flight delays at Gatwick Airport for a third day
Fog is continuing to disrupt flights at Gatwick Airport with restrictions imposed to maintain safety. While the weather is improving, the UK’s main air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats said temporary air restrictions were in place for the rest of the day at affected London airports. Flights are still being delayed across some of the…