Tag: planes
Trump sends 10 stealth fighter planes to Puerto Rico amid war on Caribbean drug cartels
Move comes after accusing Venezuela of buzzing US warship and a deadly US missile strike in Caribbean Sea Donald Trump is sending 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to bolster US military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean region, it was reported on Friday. If follows a deadly US missile strike on Tuesday…
US flight attendants push to be paid when planes aren’t in the air: ‘Most of our passengers have no idea’
Cabin crews across North America aren’t paid for work done before takeoff, but new Air Canada deal has raised hope As you board the plane, the flight attendant welcomes you on board. They point you to your seat and help with your luggage, before giving the safety demonstration, and preparing the plane for takeoff. And…
New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes
Government says country will buy five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft New Zealand will spend nearly NZ$3bn ($1.7bn) upgrading its ageing defence fleet, including replacing its “embarrassing” planes that have left multiple prime ministers grounded during international travel, the government has announced. The defence minister, Judith Collins, said NZ$2bn would be spent buying…
‘Supersonic’ Planes Could Make a Comeback in the U.S. after Decades-Long Ban
Lawmakers Push to Legalize Emissions-Heavy ‘Supersonic’ Planes A bill to repeal the ban on supersonic flights over the U.S. could increase the demand for the gas-guzzling jets from around a dozen to as many as 240 By Corbin Hiar & E&E News The Concorde, seen above as it is returned to the Intrepid Museum last…
What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
By Bill Chappell This is a developing story. For the latest local updates, head to LAist.com. Also, sign up for NPR’s breaking news alerts. Air tankers are dropping thousands of gallons of red flame retardant in the hills around Los Angeles as firefighters attempt to limit the devastation from multiple wildfires. Images of vivid red clouds enveloping…
As winter storms strike, airlines scramble to de-ice planes and keep them flying
Joel Rose WASHINGTON — When the temperature plunges, the de-icing crews go to work. First the big truck pulls up alongside a plane. Then the bucket operator sprays the wings, tail and fuselage with a mixture of hot fluids that melts ice so the jet can take off safely. “It’s just one of those frustrating…
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.…