Delta flight to Atlanta diverted to Dallas over 'unruly passenger'
A Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta made an unexpected landing in Dallas early this morning due to the behavior of an “unruly passenger,” the airline says.
Buttigieg acknowledges 'more mistakes than usual' with close calls at airports
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that "more mistakes than usual" are happening at airports across the country.
FAA investigates another close call, this time at Reagan National Airport, ahead of safety summit
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating yet another close call, this time between two planes at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Delta Air Lines plane goes off Syracuse airport taxiway
A Delta Air Lines plane went off a taxiway early Tuesday morning at New York's Syracuse Hancock International Airport. No one was injured in the incident.
American Airlines flight to Salt Lake City diverted after possible lightning strike: 'Very worried'
An American Airlines flight was diverted on Friday following a possible lighting strike. The plane had been flying from Phoenix to Salt Lake City and was diverted to Boise.
Biden sticks with Kennedy-era color scheme for next Air Force One after scrapping Trump's design
President Joe Biden is sticking with the classic blue-and-white color scheme for the next Air Force One fleet, which are expected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028.
US authorizes seizure of $25M plane owned by Russian oil company Rosneft: DOJ
A warrant to seize a $25 million aircraft owned by Russian oil company Rosneft has been obtained after authorities found operations of the jet violated sanctions imposed on Russia.
TSA reveals 'hundreds of prohibited items' seized by officers at airport where explosives found in suitcase
The TSA has shared images of “prohibited items” found in the luggage of passengers traveling through a Pennsylvania airport where explosives were recently discovered in a suitcase.
American Airlines reportedly prepared to increase pilot pay rates following Delta's new contract
American Airlines is preparing to offer better pay and benefits to its pilots following an industry-changing contract approved by rival Delta Air Lines at the beginning of March.
Boeing 767 freighter, KC-46 tanker face delivery snags due to fuel tank problem
Boeing says that the third party supplier made fuel tank issue affecting the KC-46 Pegasus and the 767 Freighter will not delay deliveries. Tanks require new paint.
DOJ sues to block $3.8B JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger, saying it will mean higher fares for customers
The Justice Department acted Tuesday to block JetBlue Airway's acquisition of Spirit Airlines. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the merger would result in higher fares.
DOT dashboard shows what airlines guarantee fee-free family seating
The Department of Transportation (DOT) launched a dashboard this week that shows what airlines guarantee that children can sit adjacent to an accompanying adult at no extra cost.
Business jet passenger killed in severe turbulence over New England
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after severe turbulence resulted in the death of a passenger and forced a business jet to divert course.
Boeing CEO gets pay package, loses $7M bonus
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received a pay package of $22.5 million, but was denied a $7 million incentive bonus due to delivery delays.
GE plans to invest over $450 million to upgrade US manufacturing in 2023
General Electric will invest $450 million in manufacturing. It will allocate $335 million of that to aerospace and $117 million to healthcare ahead of a planned divesture.
Small fire on Spirit Airlines flight diverted to Jacksonville blamed on vaping device battery: report
The overhead bin fire that caused a Spirit Airlines plane to divert course Wednesday to Jacksonville was caused by a vaping device, a passenger says.
7 Lufthansa passengers on Texas to Germany flight hospitalized after lightning strikes plane
A Lufthansa flight heading from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, was diverted to Dulles International Airport after encountering "severe turbulence,” which left 7 people injured.
Biden, Buttigieg call on airlines to drop family seating fees
President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg are calling on major carriers to
Sen. Ted Cruz calls Biden FAA nominee unqualified, says White House 'playing politics' with safety
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Wednesday said President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, Phil Washington, is not qualified for the job.
Spring break: International bookings up 30% with many setting sights on Europe
A new AAA survey revealed that international travel bookings jumped more than 30% compared to 2022, underscoring how families are 'making up for lost time.'