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Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti; FBI investigating
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfire
It is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Flights to Haiti Canceled After Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Planes Hit by Suspected Gunfire
The main airport in Port-au-Prince is temporarily closed to air traffic. The country is embroiled in political unrest.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
U.S. airlines cancel flights to Haiti after plane is hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines canceled flights into and out of Haiti after a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale was hit by gunfire as it approached the airport in Port-au-Prince. The plane was rerouted to ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Airlines halt flights to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
Spirit Airlines flight heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince diverted to Dominican Republic after flight attendant was grazed by bullet, amid broader violence in Haiti’s capital. Haiti’s ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Airlines pausing flights to Haiti after planes hit by gunfire
JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines have paused flights to Haiti after two planes were struck by bullets amid escalating gang violence in the country. JetBlue cited the “ongoing ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire
Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.Top stories - CBS News - 20 hours ago -
Several airlines suspend flights to Haiti after JetBlue and Spirit planes hit by gunfire
A number of airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane and a JetBlue plane were hit by gunfire amid escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation. CBS News senior ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Haiti's largest airport temporarily shuts down after at least two planes hit by gunfire
At least two U.S.-based flights have been hit by gunfire in Haiti, temporarily shutting down the country's largest airport. First, a Spirit Airlines flight was hit while landing in Port-au-Prince. ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
FAA bans U.S.-Haiti flights over gang violence, gunfire hitting planes
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned U.S.-Haiti flights for 30 days after planes coming from Florida and New York were struck by gunfire in Port-au-Prince. Christopher ...Top stories - CBS News - 9 hours ago -
GPS Jamming Is Screwing With Norwegian Planes
So much jamming is taking place in northeastern Norway, regulators no longer want to know.Tech - Wired - October 17 -
Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made
Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power
Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Plane left runway due to bearing failure - report
The plane came off the runway as it landed in windy conditions last year, the AAIB say.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
3 dead after light planes collided in Australia
Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on SaturdayWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery
The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan
A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead
Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans
Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Sydney
A Qantas plane bound for Brisbane made an emergency landing in Sydney shortly after takeoff. The airline said there were potential issues with an engine. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang, ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert
A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage
The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Boeing Says Plane Production Restart Will Take Weeks
After striking for almost two months, workers will return to factory floors in the Pacific Northwest, but must ensure safety procedures are followed as it begins building 737 jetliners.Business - Inc. - 14 hours ago -
Air India plane makes emergency landing in Canada after bomb threat
Abrupt landing comes a day after flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted to Delhi after a false bomb threat. An Air India plane bound for Chicago has made an abrupt landing in the Arctic city ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Lufthansa Fined $4 Million for Stopping Jewish Passengers From Boarding Plane
The Transportation Department handed out a record fine after the airline prevented 128 travelers from making a connecting flight in 2022.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Fear of Flying? Here’s How to Make Plane Rides Less Scary.
Fear of flying affects more than 25 million Americans. If you are among them, these tools and expert tips could help make your next plane ride easier.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
Russia suspected of planting device on plane that caused UK warehouse fire
Exclusive: Police investigate whether spies placed incendiary package that caught alight in Birmingham. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Russian spies planted an incendiary device ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Scottish businessman pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home
The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation.Top stories - BBC News - October 17