Flights traveling west to east over the Atlantic Ocean this week have had the wind on their side, pushing some landing times up to an hour ahead of schedule.
Tag: Airports
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India Is Splurging on Planes and Airports. Here’s Why.
While most Indians travel by road or rail, the country is engaged in a major expansion of its aviation industry to serve the needs of its middle class.
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2 Jets Collide at Houston Airport After One Took Off Without Permission
No one was injured in the collision at Hobby Airport, which came as aviation officials have expressed concern over the regular near misses across the country.
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U.S. Politician Arrested at Hong Kong Airport for Gun in Luggage
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
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Off-Duty Pilot Tries to Disrupt Engines on Alaska Airlines Flight
The flight was diverted to Portland, Ore., because of a “credible security threat” inside the cockpit, the airline said. An off-duty pilot was charged with attempted murder.