DALLAS (AP) — A bullet struck the body of a Southwest Airlines airplane preparing for departure from a Dallas airport, forcing the cancellation of the
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Two Delta planes collide on an Atlanta taxiway, knocking the tail off one
ATLANTA (AP) — Two Delta Air Lines planes collided on a taxiway at Atlanta’s airport Tuesday morning, with a larger plane knocking over the tail
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Passengers on flight from California to South Florida land after evacuating plane when smoke from laptop fills cabin
MIAMI — Passengers on a flight from California landed in South Florida on Saturday morning after they were told to evacuate the plane the day before
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FAA investigating near collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
WASHINGTON — Two planes narrowly avoided each other on the runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, according to an air traffic audio
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7 hurt after Newark-bound United flight experiences turbulence
NEWARK — Seven people were hurt, none seriously, after a United Airlines plane headed to a New York City-area airport experienced high winds and turbulence,
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Alaska Airlines door panel blows out at 16,000 feet, forcing Portland landing
PORTLAND — An Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, had to make an emergency landing Friday night after a portion of
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VIPA chooses World War II-era designer to ‘develop and improve’ USVI airports
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Global sustainable design and engineering firm, Stantec, has been selected by the Port Authority as the first sole consultant for both the
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Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down engines discussed taking mushrooms
JUNEAU (NBC) — The off-duty pilot accused of trying to bring down an Alaska Airlines flight told investigators he had not slept for 40 hours and believed
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FAA Proposes $477,000 Fine For St. Thomas Airport Due To VIPA’s Slack Maintenance
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Federal Aviation Administration is waving a $477,000 fine in front of the Virgin Islands Port Authority for alleged maintenance lapses at
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Spirit Flight Bound For St. Croix Returns To Florida After Crew Reports Engine Issue
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Spirit Airlines flight bound for St. Croix made a sudden return to Florida on Saturday. Spirit Airlines flight No. 438 returned
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