FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Canadian man from Tunisia shouted in Arabic before stabbing a police officer in the neck at a Michigan airport, and made reference to people being killed overseas during the attack that’s now being investigated as an act of terrorism, federal and court officials said. Amor Ftouhi, 49, of Montreal, was … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — As the indignities of modern air travel go, the latest ban on laptops and tablets on some international flights falls somewhere between having to take off your shoes at the security checkpoint and having your baby food and milk tested for bomb residue. It’s yet another inconvenience in the name of … Continue reading
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport says Elite Airlines had delayed starting service there. WAVY reports (http://bit.ly/2kNdpLi) that Elite had intended to start flying to the New York City area in March. But the airport said Elite has postponed its plan. The airport said Elite made the decision “due to the … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested a man in connection with a suspected chemical incident that sparked the evacuation of London City Airport last week. Police said Monday they arrested the 25-year-old man on Saturday on suspicion of using a noxious substance to cause serious damage— an offense under counter-terror laws. He was released … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Power has been restored to the Norfolk International Airport after an outage in the city affected the facility and thousands of citizens. Dominion Virginia Power spokesman Rob Richardson tells local news organizations that Sunday, September 18, afternoon’s outage was caused by two crows that got stuck on a powerline. Airport spokesman … Continue reading
DENVER (AP) — A school bus carrying high school football players veered off a roadway and slammed into a concrete pillar at Denver International Airport, killing the driver and injuring 18 passengers, some seriously, officials said. The bus had just picked up arriving members of the Legacy High School football squad Sunday afternoon and was … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A man has been cited on state weapons charges after he was caught with a loaded gun at a security checkpoint at Richmond International Airport. Transportation Security Administration officials said in a news release that the incident happened Monday. The man was stopped when TSA officers detected a handgun in one … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two state-of-the-art airport towers due to go into operation this fall in San Francisco and Las Vegas are designed for electronic tracking of planes as they taxi and takeoff. But union officials say the towers will have to be extensively remodeled before they can open to accommodate older technology that uses paper … Continue reading
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A plane that crashed in Mississippi dropped exhaust system parts on a runway as it was taking off, a National Transportation Safety Board investigator said Tuesday, May 16th. Millicent Hoidal said debris was recovered when the runway at Tupelo Regional Airport was swept after the Monday, May 15th, crash that killed four Texans. … Continue reading
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Europe and across the world tightened security at airports, railway stations, government buildings and other key sites after deadly attacks Tuesday, Mar. 22, on the Brussels airport and its subway system. With Brussels on lockdown and the French prime minister saying that Europe is “at war,” European leaders held … Continue reading
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An Indian-American actor and designer who was turned away from an airline flight after refusing to remove his Sikh turban during a security check said he’s “thrilled” that Aeromexico is vowing to overhaul its screening protocols. In an interview Tuesday night at a Mexico City hotel where he ended up extending … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans returning home after the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend Sunday had cooperative weather and mostly efficient airport operations to thank for smooth traveling conditions. Other than a winter storm that is bringing freezing rain and snow to the central Plains Sunday night and into Monday, and flood … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — British and U.S. officials said Wednesday they have information suggesting the Russian jetliner that crashed in the Egyptian desert may have been brought down by a bomb, and Britain said it was suspending flights to and from the Sinai Peninsula as a precaution. Intercepted communications played a role in the tentative conclusion … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Three former baggage handlers at Norfolk International Airport have been arrested on charges they stole cash, weapons and other valuables from passengers’ bags. Virginia media outlets report that indictments unsealed Wednesday reveal that 25-year-old Charles Arthur Perry Jr., 27-year-old Gregory Paul Wingard Jr. and 24-year-old Donte Chandler have been charged in … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a passenger arriving at New York’s Kennedy Airport had 11 pounds of liquid cocaine packed into oil and vinegar bottles. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the cocaine was found Oct. 5 when Andres Josue Leal Valle (ahn-DREHS’ ho-SWAY’ lay-AHL’ VAH’-yay) arrived with three suitcases and a … Continue reading
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