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FAA investigates close call between Jet Blue plane and aircraft near Fort Lauderdale Airport

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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a midair scare involving a JetBlue plane and another aircraft near Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Airport, the agency said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The incident occurred early Monday evening as JetBlue Flight 1256 originated in Ecuador approached the … Read more

Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Enters Caribbean as Trump Pressures Cuba

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The aircraft carrier Nimitz and its escort warships entered the southern Caribbean Sea on Wednesday and will remain in the region for at least a few days as part of the Trump administration’s campaign to pressure the Cuban government, according to the military’s Southern Command and a U.S. official. Right now, the administration intends to … Read more

Largest aircraft carrier in the world returns to the U.S., bringing thousands of sailors home

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Largest aircraft carrier in the world returns to the U.S., bringing thousands of sailors home – CBS News Watch CBS News The Pentagon awarded the USS Ford Carrier Group the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation for heroism as the warships finally returned home from two defining military missions. Olivia Rinaldi has more. Source link

Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields despite mediator role in conflict with U.S.

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Washington — As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.  Iran also sent civilian aircraft to park in neighboring Afghanistan. It was not clear if … Read more

Frontier flight at Denver airport evacuated after gun magazine found in aircraft

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On Sunday night, a Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was quickly evacuated after a gun magazine was found in the aircraft. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Frontier flight 4765, which was scheduled to travel from Denver to Phoenix, was promptly evacuated after the … Read more

USS Ford aircraft carrier will be heading home after record-breaking deployment

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WASHINGTON — The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, will be heading home following a record-setting deployment of more than 300 days that included participating in the war against Iran and capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. The Ford will be leaving the Middle East in the … Read more

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy is reviewing the design and costs of one of its most high-tech and expensive warships — the Ford-class aircraft carrier — and the service’s top boss is not ruling out canceling future versions of its design. Navy Secretary John Phelan told reporters Tuesday that the review, which should be complete … Read more

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

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WASHINGTON — The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the U.S. record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, a nearly 10-month span that saw it take part in both the military raid in Venezuela and the Iran war. The ship’s 295th day at sea surpassed the previous longest deployment by … Read more

Second U.S. aircraft struck by Iranian fire after downed jet, U.S. official says

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Second U.S. aircraft struck by Iranian fire after downed jet, U.S. official says 04:17 UP NEXT One U.S. pilot rescued after F-15 jet shot down over Iran 03:27 U.S. fighter jet appears to have been shot down over … Read more

Vital U.S. radar aircraft was destroyed by Iranian strike on U.S. base in Saudi Arabia, photos show

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NBC News has reached out to U.S. Central Command for comment. “Iran is gradually eating away at the network of early warning systems that the US has built over decades in the region,” Andreas Krieg, a senior lecturer at King’s College London’s School of Security Studies, said in written comments to NBC News on Monday. … Read more