A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone above the cockpit while approaching JFK Airport, but the flight landed safely and inspectors found no damage. The FAA has opened an investigation into the reported collision.
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Federal investigators said a United Boeing 767 was too slow and low before it struck a light pole near Newark Liberty International Airport. The plane landed safely, but debris damaged a tractor-trailer and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain returned mid-flight after a Bluetooth device named "BOMB" triggered a security alert. Passengers were evacuated and re-screened before continuing the journey hours later.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike during its approach to Newark Airport, injuring a truck driver and causing minor damage to the aircraft. Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway.
Two Newark firefighters were killed while battling a fire aboard a cargo ship in Port Newark on Wednesday night. The fire had broken out on the 10th floor of the ship, and quickly spread to the two floors above. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the identities of the two firefighters have not been released. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka expressed his condolences to the families of the two firefighters.
Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, was scheduled to appear in Miami federal court on Tuesday for his arraignment on federal criminal charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents. However, Nauta was unable to make the court appearance due to a canceled flight from Newark, New Jersey, resulting in the arraignment being postponed until July 6. Nauta is facing charges of obstruction of justice, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.
Rutgers faculty and staff unions representing 9,000 members are set to strike on Monday, making it the first educator strike in the university's history. The strike will impact full-time and part-time union employees, and is in response to demands for salary increases, improved job security for adjunct faculty, and guaranteed funding for graduate students. The unions are willing to continue negotiations in order to reach a fair agreement, but the strike is set to begin Monday morning.
Two United Airlines Flights Make Contact at Boston Logan International Airport, No Injuries Reported
Two United Airlines Flights Make Contact at Boston Logan International Airport, No Injuries Reported
Two United Airlines flights at Boston Logan International Airport made contact with each other near the gate area this morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). No injuries were reported and the cause of the incident is still under investigation. Passengers on board described feeling a sudden jolt when the incident occurred.