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From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel

From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel

The aviation security system that travelers encounter at U.S. airports was built layer by layer, often after attacks or attempted attacks exposed new vulnerabilities
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European Union Considers New Satellite Spectrum Rules Amidst SpaceX Opposition

European Union Considers New Satellite Spectrum Rules Amidst SpaceX Opposition

European Union Considers New Satellite Spectrum Rules Amidst SpaceX Opposition
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Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 Diverts to Las Vegas Following Mid-Air Depressurization Incident

Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 Diverts to Las Vegas Following Mid-Air Depressurization Incident

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737, flight DL-2311, en route from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, made an emergency diversion to Las Vegas after experiencing a mid-air depressurization at 35,000 feet over the Mojave Desert. The incident, which occurred on a Sunday evening, caused oxygen masks to deploy throughout the cabin for the 181 passengers and crew on board. Pilots initiated a rapid descent to 9,000 feet to reach an altitude where the air is breathable without supplemental oxygen. Radio communications captured the pilots confirming the depressurization and the deployment of oxygen masks. Delta Air Lines stated that the flight crew followed their training and procedures to safely bring the aircraft to an optimal altitude due to an unexpected pressurization issue. This event marks another instance of a Delta 737 experiencing a pressurization problem within the past year.
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Unruly Passenger Duct-Taped on American Airlines Flight, Faces Charges

Unruly Passenger Duct-Taped on American Airlines Flight, Faces Charges

Arthur Layne Lundeen, a 67-year-old resident of Tucson, Arizona, was arrested after allegedly becoming violent on American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas to Newark. The incident led to other passengers restraining him with duct tape and zip ties. The flight was diverted to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport on Thursday night. Lundeen reportedly became increasingly belligerent, using vulgar language and racial slurs. Passengers Juan Mejia, a former law enforcement officer, and Richard Olenick intervened when the situation escalated to physical assault. Lundeen was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct in Maryland. The FBI is conducting interviews to gather facts and will consult with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland regarding potential federal charges. His former employer, Long Realty Company, promptly ended its affiliation with him upon learning of the incident.
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European Mobile Operators Discuss Consortium to Rival Starlink in Direct-to-Mobile Services

European Mobile Operators Discuss Consortium to Rival Starlink in Direct-to-Mobile Services

European Mobile Operators Discuss Consortium to Rival Starlink in Direct-to-Mobile Services
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Starlink Expands Personal Maritime Plan to Accommodate Larger Vessels

Starlink Expands Personal Maritime Plan to Accommodate Larger Vessels

Starlink Expands Personal Maritime Plan to Accommodate Larger Vessels
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Jupiter Topco LLC Acquires Significant Stake in Textron Inc.

Jupiter Topco LLC Acquires Significant Stake in Textron Inc.

Jupiter Topco LLC Acquires Significant Stake in Textron Inc.
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Delta Airlines to Introduce Live Sports Streaming on International Flights, Korean Air Adopts Starlink Wi-Fi

Delta Airlines to Introduce Live Sports Streaming on International Flights, Korean Air Adopts Starlink Wi-Fi

Delta Airlines to Introduce Live Sports Streaming on International Flights, Korean Air Adopts Starlink Wi-Fi
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Pilots Identified in Deadly Alaska Plane Crash That Killed Eight

Pilots Identified in Deadly Alaska Plane Crash That Killed Eight

The two pilots involved in a fatal plane crash in Alaska last month, which resulted in the deaths of all eight people on board, have been identified. Security Aviation named 73-year-old Dave Furber of Anchorage and 34-year-old Sergei Zelenkov II of Chugiak as the pilots of the twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest aircraft. Both were employees of Security Aviation, which operated the chartered flight for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The crash occurred on August 20 near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the aircraft crashed on steep, rising terrain approximately a quarter-mile west of the airport runway. The flight crew was operating under instrument meteorological conditions due to low weather ceilings and thick fog, aborting their first landing attempt before crashing during their second approach in severely deteriorated weather with visibility less than three-quarters of a mile. The other six victims included two U.S. A...
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Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Enhance Airline Cabin Air Quality and Safety

Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Enhance Airline Cabin Air Quality and Safety

Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have reintroduced the Cabin Air Safety Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at protecting airline pilots, flight attendants, and passengers from toxic cabin air. The bill builds upon cabin air reporting provisions secured in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024. Key provisions of the reintroduced legislation include mandatory air safety training for aviation personnel and first responders, a standardized reporting system for smoke and fume incidents with a public online database, and authorization for the FAA to conduct investigations into air contamination events, especially those requiring medical attention. Furthermore, the bill mandates the installation of real-time air quality monitoring equipment in aircraft cabins to detect contamination sources and alert flight crews. It also authorizes the FAA to establish cabin air quality standards and specific maintenance requirements to prevent air...
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American Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Restrained with Duct Tape Following Midair Outburst

American Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Restrained with Duct Tape Following Midair Outburst

An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark was diverted to Baltimore after a 67-year-old passenger, Arthur Lundeen, caused a significant disturbance mid-flight. According to authorities, Lundeen became belligerent, allegedly yelling racial slurs, homophobic remarks, and vulgarities at crew members and fellow passengers. The situation escalated to the point where passengers and crew members intervened to restrain him. Reports indicate that Lundeen was secured to his seat using duct tape and zip ties to prevent further escalation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the diversion of Flight 618, which landed safely at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Maryland Transportation Authority Police arrested Lundeen upon arrival.
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NetJets to Expand Fleet with 250 Embraer Praetor 500 Jets, Bolstering U.S. Private Aviation Market Share

NetJets to Expand Fleet with 250 Embraer Praetor 500 Jets, Bolstering U.S. Private Aviation Market Share

NetJets to Expand Fleet with 250 Embraer Praetor 500 Jets, Bolstering U.S. Private Aviation Market Share