The radar system guiding our flying machines towards Newark, New Jersey, lost its vigilance for the second time in two weeks on a recent Friday morning. It seems to be a repeating chorus in a song of concern that's playing louder and louder. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the radar at their facility in Philadelphia, which shepherds planes in and out … [Read more...] about Radar Outage Strikes Newark Airport Again, Air Traffic Controllers Temporarily Lose Access
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Homeland Security: REAL ID Not Yet Required for Air Travel, But Stricter Checks Expected
Travelers who aren't REAL ID compliant by the imminent deadline this week will still be eligible for air travel. But, be warned, you should brace yourself for an extra dose of scrutiny. This little nugget of information came straight from the horse's mouth: the head of Homeland Security, on Tuesday. Kristi Noem, in an attempt to reassure a Congressional panel, insisted that … [Read more...] about Homeland Security: REAL ID Not Yet Required for Air Travel, But Stricter Checks Expected
Terrifying Flight: Southwest Passengers Evacuated After Mid-Air Engine Fire
Southwest Airlines Flight 78 had to be evacuated Thursday due to an engine fire that forced the plane to return to Houston Airport. According to the Houston Fire Department, the flight had just left Hobby Airport, heading to Cabo San Luis, Mexico, when the fire forced it to return at around 11:15 am. The fire department stated that when the plane landed, firefighters put … [Read more...] about Terrifying Flight: Southwest Passengers Evacuated After Mid-Air Engine Fire
Thanksgiving Week Could Bring Winter Storms Across the US, Forecasts Warn
Forecasters in the U.S. warned that a second round of winter weather would complicate travel before the Thanksgiving holiday. Meanwhile, California and Washington continue to recover after storm damage and power failures. Authorities in California, where an individual was found dead on Saturday in a car submerged in floodwaters, braced themselves for further … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Week Could Bring Winter Storms Across the US, Forecasts Warn