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2026-05-18 12:01:20.748 • by
Abigail Isaacson
Two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, but all four crew members miraculously ejected safely and are in stable condition. The air show was canceled, and experts suggest the unique collision might have aided their survival.
2026-05-02 12:01:06.473 • by
Alan Iverson
Spirit Airlines, the budget carrier known for deep discounts, has ceased operations after 34 years due to financial struggles, rising costs, and mounting debt, despite a failed Trump administration bailout attempt.
2026-03-23 12:01:18.164 • by
Abigail Isaacson
An Air Canada passenger plane collided with a fire truck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot, injuring dozens, and closing the airport for investigation.
2026-03-15 00:01:06.028 • by
Alex Ingram
Four airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond, Virginia, experienced a complete flight halt for over an hour due to a strong chemical smell impeding air traffic controllers at Potomac TRACON.
2026-03-14 18:01:16.179 • by
Abigail Isaacson
Flights at four major airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond were halted for over an hour due to a strong chemical smell impeding air traffic controllers at Potomac TRACON, causing significant delays.
2026-01-27 00:01:06.746 • by
Aaron Irving
A business jet crashed during takeoff in a Maine snowstorm, killing six people. The specific model has a known history of crashes linked to ice on its wings, and another pilot aborted takeoff shortly before due to poor visibility and de-icing issues.
2025-11-21 06:00:56.857 • by
Amir Izad
Federal investigators released dramatic photos showing an engine detaching from a UPS cargo plane before it crashed in Kentucky, killing 14. Evidence of cracks was found in the left wing's engine mount, leading to the grounding of all MD-11 aircraft.
2025-11-08 18:00:58.929 • by
Aaron Irving
The ongoing government shutdown is forcing hundreds of flight cancellations at major U.S. airports this weekend, driven by FAA-mandated service reductions and air traffic controller staffing shortages. This escalating crisis is disrupting travel plans and sparking fears of wider economic impacts, including higher shipping costs and blows to tourism, with disruptions expected to intensify.
2025-10-27 00:00:54.4 • by
Aaron Irving
Flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted due to an air traffic control staffing shortage, a problem echoed nationwide amid a federal government shutdown causing controllers to work without pay.
2025-10-02 18:00:53.386 • by
Andrew Ismail
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets, operated by Endeavor Air, had a low-speed collision on a LaGuardia Airport taxiway, resulting in damage to both aircraft and one flight attendant injury.