FBI investigating after flight from MSP diverted due to "security concern"

Sun Country Airlines says Flight SY593 flying from MSP to Mazatlán International Airport had to be diverted "out of an abundance of caution in response to a security concern."

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Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern

Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.
CBS News - Feb. 23
U.S.-to-Mexico flight diverts to Texas after 'security concern'

A "security concern" prompted a flight headed to Mexico from the Minneapolis region to divert to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, officials said.
NBC News - 5h
American Airlines flight diverted to Rome due to bomb threat

An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome Sunday due to a bomb threat, according to a source familiar with the situation.
NBC News - Feb. 23
Fighter jets escort flight from New York to Rome following security concern

Situation on American Airlines flight originally bound for New Delhi reportedly involved bomb threat sent by email. An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi landed safely in Rome on ...
The Guardian - Feb. 24
Pilots raised the alarm after Chinese navy warned of live-fire drills off Australia, forcing dozens of flights to divert

Yahoo News - Feb. 25
Delta flight returns to Boston due to 'smoky odor' detected in cabin after takeoff

A Delta flight that had just taken off from Boston Logan International Airport had to quickly return after a “smoky odor” was detected in the cabin shortly after takeoff, the airline said.
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Sinkhole investigations delayed due to safety

Tandridge District Council said its "priority" is to support affected residents and businesses.
BBC News - Feb. 22
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
CBS News - Feb. 21
Top FBI official forced out after questioning Trump pursuit of agents who investigated Jan. 6

WASHINGTON — The head of the FBI's New York field office was forced out Monday, a month after he urged his employees to "dig in" after the Trump administration removed senior FBI leaders and ...
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