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.
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The FAA is investigating after a JetBlue pilot reported a smaller aircraft flying erratically near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The JetBlue flight landed safely, and officials said required separation was maintained.
Iran suspends indirect talks with the U.S. amid Israel's intensified Lebanon offensive, as the war that began on March 2 causes thousands of casualties and escalates maritime threats.
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.
Spirit Airlines abruptly halts operations, canceling all flights and stranding thousands. The shutdown is expected to drive up airfares on former Spirit routes amid industry-wide price pressures. Several airlines offer rescue fares to assist affected passengers.
Spirit Airlines may shut down as soon as Saturday after bailout talks stall. The Trump administration offered a $500 million aid package, but opposition from bondholders and officials has left the airline facing liquidation amid soaring fuel costs.
Severe staffing shortages at TSA checkpoints, caused by a partial government shutdown freezing paychecks, have led to extensive delays and long security lines at major U.S. airports, notably at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport where wait times have stretched for hours. The shutdown has forced over 400 TSA officers to quit and many others to call out, prompting deployment of ICE agents and additional TSA personnel to assist, while airlines and travelers face growing frustration and operational disruptions. As lawmakers remain deadlocked over DHS funding and immigration enforcement reforms, airports nationwide continue to experience significant delays, with experts advising passengers to arrive much earlier than usual for flights.