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In 2003, Chicago’s mayor sent bulldozers to carve six giant Xs into an airport runway overnight, stranding 16 planes; 12 years later, the former airfield reopened with 40 acres of prairie, wetlands and wildlife habitat

Chicago's Meigs Field airport was controversially closed overnight in 2003. Six X-shaped gouges rendered the runway unusable, stranding sixteen aircraft. The city cited security concerns following the September 11 attacks for the closure. Twelve years later, the former airfield became a natural landscape. This site now features prairie, wetlands, and…

The Times of India

Alaska plane crash: Why flying is so risky in the state where 80% communities are still not connected by roads

A tragic charter plane crash at a remote radar site in Alaska claimed the lives of all eight passengers. The challenging landscape and ever-changing weather conditions in the state contribute to the dangers of flying. With small aircraft being the backbone of Alaskan aviation, risks are continuously heightened. Despite ongoing…

The Economic Times

Trooper Pushes Out Police Helicopter Window After Cessna Plane Crash Kills Pilot

A Pennsylvania trooper rescued his injured colleague from a wrecked helicopter after a fatal collision with a Cessna plane at Carlisle Airport, which killed the Cessna pilot.

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Amazon isn't giving up on Jeff Bezos' drone deliveries dream—and after 13 years of turbulence, the momentum is finally shifting

The e-commerce giant announced it is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of this year, a sixfold increase from its current capabilities.

Fortune

Mysterious Russian 'space activity' causes US Air Force flight to Antarctica to turn around: report

A mysterious incident over the South Pacific forced a U.S. Air Force aircraft to turn around on Aug. 18, due to a possible space debris hazard.

Space

Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing review – like a horror movie … only this is real life

In 2022, Rory Kennedy exposed the aviation safety scandal in which 346 people died – but since then, a plane door has blown out mid-flight and more whistleblowers have come to the fore. Will anyone pay for this?

The Guardian - UK

Two jets from different airlines suffer same failure in matter of hours at Chicago O’Hare, prompting investigation

Passengers were evacuated from the United jet using stairs during the second incident Monday

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John Barnett: What were the Boeing whistleblower’s allegations about the airline?

John Barnett, 62, had been giving evidence against his former employer Boeing in recent days

The Independent UK

Cards Against Humanity wants to erect a monument to 'honor' Elon Musk

Cards Against Humanity isn't done with its scorched-Earth campaign against SpaceX and Elon Musk, and is planning to erect an "Elon Musk is a Sad Little B----- with No Friends" monument near SpaceX's Starbase site.

Space

Facing a decadeslong shortage, the FAA has now hired more than 2,000 air traffic controllers after its campaign recruiting Gen Z video gamers

With the U.S. still 3,500 controllers short of its staffing target, the federal government is turning to Fortnite fans and Roblox players to fill the gap.

Fortune

Boeing 737 Fan Blade Failure Echoes 2018 US Crash. Here's the Fix Airlines Have Until 2028 To Make

An NTSB report on a Ryanair 737 window blowout exposed the same engine failure that killed a US flyer in 2018, and the mandated fix isn't required on US jets until July 2028.

International Business Times UK

Head of Air Traffic Controllers praises FAA for ‘innovative approach’ to recruitment, confirming gamers have the ‘hard skills’ needed for the role

“We’re building the strongest, sharpest workforce in aviation history.”

We Got This Covered

Government Regulations Are Keeping Drone Delivery Grounded

To fly a drone out of sight, you must get airline-level certification, which requires a lengthy approval process from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Reason

Here's What the Boeing-Archer Aviation Deal Means for BA Stock

Boeing recently sold three subsidiaries to Archer Aviation while gaining a stake in the company.

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The Independent UK

Alarm after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs: ‘If they f*** up, people die’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cheers hiring spree but others more skeptical: ‘They can’t just restart a new game’

Motorsport

FAA to halt flights at major D.C. airport ahead of IndyCar race

One of the busiest airports on the east coast of the United States will close for a few hours during the IndyCar race on the streets of Washington D.C.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump UFO Conspiracy: Covert Texas Operations Allegedly Using Bizarre 'Psionic Summoning' Tech

The Donald Trump UFO conspiracy involves alleged secret UAP operations in Texas, with claims of military involvement and restricted airspace.

International Business Times UK

Forget College: America Is Now Hunting Gamers to Take Over the Skies as Air Traffic Crisis Deepens

The FAA is recruiting gamers as air traffic controllers, offering a path to six-figure pay without a traditional college degree as America battles a critical staffing shortage.

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Alaska Airlines Rebooks Two Passengers After Miami 'Take Over' Threat Found Not Credible

Alaska Airlines rebooked two passengers after Miami-Dade deputies found no credible 'take over' threat but temporarily banned them for disrupting Flight 305.

The Economic Times

Why was an Alaska Airlines Miami flight put on lockdown after passenger threats?

Two separate passenger incidents on US flights prompted emergency responses and law enforcement involvement. A United Airlines flight diverted to Milwaukee after a passenger allegedly made a threat. An Alaska Airlines flight returned to the gate in Miami due to disruptive passengers. The FAA has reported over 830 unruly passenger…

The Economic Times

Trump’s Bedminster visit triggers temporary flight restrictions, what happened?

Two general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club. US fighter jets intercepted these planes and safely escorted them away from the zone. This incident occurred while President Trump was attending a LIV Golf event at his property. The North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed…

International Business Times UK

Trump Bedminster Temporary Flight Restrictions: F-16s Scrambled After Planes Breach Airspace

NORAD fighter jets intercepted civilian aircraft near Trump's Bedminster golf club due to temporary flight restrictions. The planes were safely escorted out, highlighting security measures during presidential visits

Benzinga

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Touts 2,000 New Air Traffic Controllers After Gamer Hiring Push: ‘Game Changer’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA has hired more than 2,000 new air traffic controllers as the Trump administration’s push to recruit gamers helps accelerate hiring.

Bangkok Post

FAA ordered structural checks don't affect Thailand's 737 MAX planes

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said an airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for structural investigations of Boeing 737 MAX planes does not affect the 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft based in Thailand.

The Economic Times

FAA airport ground stops trigger flight chaos across 10 US states — what happened?

A Federal Aviation Administration technical outage caused widespread flight delays and diversions across the American Midwest. Critical radar and air traffic control systems temporarily went offline, impacting ten states. The disruption originated at a regional control center, not Minneapolis airport itself. Airlines adjusted schedules and passengers faced lengthy waits throughout…

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