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FAA investigating after United flight landing in Newark strikes light pole on New Jersey Turnpike

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NEWARK, N.J. — Federal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet landing Sunday at Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the adjacent New Jersey Turnpike. The Federal Aviation Administration says the incident involving United Airlines Flight 169 happened at about 2 p.m. EDT Sunday. The FAA said that the Boeing … Read more

Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

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Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow” was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head. Subscribe to read … Read more

A retiring Spirit pilot’s last flight was canceled by the budget carrier’s sudden closure. See his impromptu celebration.

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A former Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement celebration when the airline’s sudden shutdown led to the cancellation of what would have been his final flight.  Captain Jon Jackson ended up on a Southwest Airlines flight to return home to Baltimore International Airport. Video captured the warm welcome he received upon arrival — complete with a … Read more

United Airlines passenger allegedly assaulted flight attendant, tried to get into cockpit

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A United Airlines passenger allegedly attacked a crew member and attempted to access the cockpit before being removed by police Saturday evening at Newark Liberty International Airport. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 48-year-old man, whose name was not released, was detained and taken to … Read more

Artemis crew tells kids at town hall, moon flight was “the best roller coaster ride you’ve ever been on”

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Artemis astronaut Jeremy Hansen described the crew’s recent return to Earth as “the best roller coaster ride you’ve ever been on.” “For the landing, it’s like all the sights, all the feels,” Hansen said Friday at a “CBS Mornings” town hall, “Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes.” “The first thing you see is like plasma, … Read more

The first direct U.S.-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas

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CARACAS, Venezuela — The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela arrived Thursday in the capital of the South American country, seven years after the U.S. Homeland Security Department ordered an indefinite suspension, citing security concerns. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The … Read more

Trump admin. officials fly on first direct commercial flight between US and Venezuela in 7 years

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Trump administration officials were on the first nonstop commercial flight between the U.S. and Venezuela in seven years when it took off Thursday from Miami, bound for Caracas.  National Energy Dominance Council’s Jarrod Agen led the U.S. team, and Venezuela’s newly appointed Ambassador to the U.S., Félix Plasencia, was also on board the American Airlines … Read more

United flight from San Francisco to San Diego reports close call with drone just before landing

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A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego on Wednesday morning, authorities said. A United spokesperson said Flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to the plane’s arrival at San Diego International Airport. The flight landed safely, and … Read more