Two pilots, Nick Macy and Chris Rushing, were killed in a mid-air collision during the T-6 Gold Race at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, while the Reno Air Racing Association has extended its condolences to the families of the pilots.
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United Airlines has resumed flights after a brief nationwide grounding due to a "systemwide technology issue." The airline identified a fix and apologized to customers for the inconvenience. The FAA is investigating the incident to determine the cause and ensure similar issues do not occur in the future.
Hurricane Idalia has caused major flight disruptions across Florida and beyond after making landfall on the state's Gulf Coast on Wednesday. The storm has caused over 1,000 flight cancellations and 900 delays, with Southwest Airlines being the most affected. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is encouraging travelers to check with their airlines for the latest flight information and to allow extra time to get to the airport. Airlines are also offering waivers for passengers who need to change their flights due to the storm.
At least 11 people were injured on Tuesday when Delta Flight 175 from Milan, Italy experienced severe turbulence before landing safely in Atlanta. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which is the latest in a series of turbulence-related injuries this year. Delta Air Lines released a statement saying that 11 people were taken to the hospital after the plane landed safely and is providing support to those affected.
Six people were killed in a tragic plane crash in Southern California on Saturday morning. The crash occurred near the French Valley Airport in Murrieta and sparked a small brush fire. The NTSB has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with poor visibility due to fog potentially being a factor. The identities of the six people on board the plane have not yet been released.
Four people were killed on Sunday when a private plane crashed in Virginia. The plane had taken off from Tennessee and was headed northeast towards Long Island when fighter jets were scrambled to intercept it. The wreckage is expected to take days to gather and sort, and the pilot's father has expressed his devastation at the news.
Five environmental and cultural heritage groups have filed a lawsuit against the FAA for allowing the launch of SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket from its Boca Chica, Texas facility without a comprehensive environmental review. The launch resulted in destruction of the launch pad, spread of particulate matter, and a 3.5-acre fire on state park lands. The lawsuit is being brought by The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Wild Whoopers, Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, and the National Audubon Society. The FAA has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
A Delta Air Lines passenger was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning after opening an exit door and activating the emergency slide on a Boeing 737 plane. The plane was bound for Seattle when the incident occurred, and the identity of the passenger has not been released. Delta Air Lines has confirmed the incident and is working with local law enforcement to determine the cause of the incident.