Category : Transport


NTSB Warns of Midair Collision Risk at Burbank Airport

National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy warns Hollywood Burbank Airport could be the site of the next deadly midair collision, citing concerns about mixed air traffic in small airspace.

Snow Slows Maine Plane Crash Probe That Killed Six

The federal investigation into a fatal private jet crash at Bangor International Airport is being delayed by severe winter conditions, with deep snow covering the wreckage and hampering recovery efforts.

Burbank Airport Named Highest Risk for Mid-Air Collision

Aviation safety officials have identified Hollywood Burbank Airport as the most likely location for the next catastrophic mid-air collision, following a deadly 2025 crash that killed 67 people near Washington DC.

Southwest Ends Open Seating After 54 Years

Southwest Airlines has replaced its iconic open seating policy with assigned seating, marking a major shift after 54 years. The change, celebrated by executives but criticised by loyal customers, aligns Southwest with other major US carriers.

Aer Lingus Axes Manchester Transatlantic Flights

Aer Lingus has confirmed it will stop operating long-haul flights from Manchester Airport within weeks, causing significant disruption to transatlantic travel plans for passengers.

M6 Crash: Air Ambulance on Scene, 30-Minute Delays

A serious collision on the M6 near Bilsborrow has halted traffic in both directions, with an air ambulance, police, and fire services responding. Delays of around 30 minutes are reported.

BA Flight Loses Wheel During Las Vegas Take-Off

A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lost a rear landing gear wheel during take-off from Las Vegas but continued its 10-hour flight to London, landing safely without injuries.

Japan's L0 Series Maglev Targets 603.5kmh World Record

Japan's L0 Series maglev train, under development by Central Japan Railway Company, aims to reach 603.5kmh, making it the world's fastest. The project, costing £52 billion, is delayed to 2034-2035 and will cut Tokyo-Nagoya travel to 40 minutes.

SFO Named World's Most Beautiful Airport Again

San Francisco International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has won the Prix Versailles award for world's most beautiful airport for the second consecutive year, though some travellers question the accolade.

BA Plane Loses Wheel in Las Vegas, Lands Safely in London

A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lost a rear wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas but continued its nine-hour flight to London Heathrow, landing without incident. The airline is assisting authorities with an investigation into the cause.

Storm Chandra Causes Major UK Travel Disruption

Storm Chandra continues to cause severe travel disruption across the UK, with rail services in southwest England and Scotland heavily impacted, and air travel affected by military exercises in Amsterdam.

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