Ho-Yin Mo, a former Chinese-language TV news anchor was taken into custody by ICE. (Photo: X) A staffer working for California Democratic Assemblywoman Catherine Stefani was arrested by US immigration authorities at an airport in Las Vegas over an alleged visa overstay, the Department of Homeland Security said.Ho-Yin Mo, a former Chinese-language TV news anchor … Read more
Drone sightings disrupt airports. (Representative image) Luxembourg Airport suspended all arrivals and departures on Friday after unauthorised drone activity was detected near and over the airport, disrupting flight operations.The airport, Luxembourg’s only international airport, said the suspension was imposed as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers, airline crews, airport personnel and aircraft, … Read more
A former airport in Athens is now the site of one of the continent’s most ambitious urban greening projects. Called the Ellinikon Park, the planned project will not only add an unforgettable attraction to the city but also provide a shaded refuge for residents of the continent’s hottest city. The park will stretch over 400 … Read more
For many travellers, the biggest benefit is spending more time with loved ones before or after a flight. Before 9/11, families could walk passengers to airport gates; 25 years later a TSA pilot is bringing that back at 13 US airports for PreCheck membersPeople flying through Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona can now have family … Read more
A small plane crashed and flipped upside down near Heritage Field Airport in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, September 9. The pilot was rescued after the aircraft overturned near Heritage Field Airport in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. (Representative) (Unsplash ) Fox News reported that emergency crews rescued the pilot from the wreckage. The extent … Read more
Drones and ballistic missiles at King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait and Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia. (GIF: @theinformant_x) Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said on September 8 that they had launched missiles and drones at Abha International Airport, King Khalid air base and Aramco facilities in Abha and Jizan.“Yemeni drones and missiles pound … Read more
A vegetation blaze dubbed the Airport Fire was reported in Thermal, California on September 4. At the time of writing, the fire is at 3 acres, as per WatchDuty. A vegetation blaze dubbed the Airport Fire was reported in Thermal, California. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) Initially, the Airport Fire was a ‘1/4 acre vegetation … Read more
A police drone checks an aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone with an explosive device was found in Germany. (Photo: AP) Germany-Russia tensions escalated on Tuesday after Berlin formally blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport and announced a series of diplomatic and security measures, as police separately investigated two suspected … Read more
Newark Liberty International Airport. (Representative Photo: AP) 13 people were injured after an employee shuttle bus crashed into a concrete barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport early Monday, authorities said. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital and were reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.The accident took place around 3 am on the Terminal B … Read more
In the wake of Dolly Parton’s passing at the age of 80, tributes are flooding in, and a renewed campaign is gaining traction to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. Tens of thousands have signed a petition advocating for the airport to be designated as “Dolly Parton International Airport.” After Dolly Parton’s passing, a … Read more