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Transportation September 3

Duffy expands air traffic control training program to fight nationwide shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expands air traffic control training programs to address a nationwide shortage of roughly 3,000 controllers.

San Francisco September 3

United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate

Possible tug equipment failure led to a collision between two United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft at San Francisco International Airport on Monday.

Crime September 2

Miami airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape

A woman from England allegedly grabbed a crying 4-year-old at Miami airport, claimed he was her child, and wrapped herself around him to prevent his rescue.

Travel September 2

'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison calls out 'insane' Vegas prices, blames 'COVID hangover'

"Pawn Stars" boss Rick Harrison blamed overpriced casinos and the COVID aftermath for Las Vegas' current tourism decline, with visitor numbers dropping 11.3% in June.

Air And Space August 31

Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways

Honeywell Aerospace engineers developed a "surface alert system" that gives pilots two aural warnings when they are 15 and 30 seconds away from a collision on the runway.

Travel August 28

FAA cancels Newark airport ground stop after 'equipment' issue affected radio frequencies

Newark Airport faced flight delays as the FAA temporarily paused some arrivals due to "equipment" problems that are under investigation.

Orlando August 20

Woman kicks Southwest employee, punches computer monitors in violent airport meltdown

Selomit Velez-Rodriguez arrested after assaulting Southwest Airlines employee and destroying computer monitors at Orlando airport over missed flights.

Air And Space August 20

Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’

The Trump administration's transportation department raises air traffic controller standards and suggests weaker standards under Biden increased the average washout rate.

U.S. August 18

Newly released video shows Southwest pilot admitting to drinking 'three beers' before failed sobriety test

Newly-released bodycam video shows Southwest Airlines pilot David Allsop failing a field sobriety test at Savannah airport, violating FAA alcohol regulations before scheduled flight.

Antisemitism Exposed August 15

Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.

Seattle August 13

Second inmate in three months escapes Seattle airport custody, caught on video without restraints

A second inmate escaped custody at Seattle airport in three months after slipping restraints and fleeing near the light rail. Police urge anyone who spots the suspect to call 911.