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2 Dead at LaGuardia Airport after Air Canada Plane and Fire Truck Collide
Queens, NY: The pilot and co-pilot of a Air Canada Express regional jet were killed last night, March 22, 2026, when the Bombardier CRJ-900 collided with a a Port Authority fire truck on a runway at LaGuardia Airport. Investigation is ongoing.
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ICE Agents Deployed to Multiple airports -- Starting Today
National – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun sending several hundred Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel to airports across the United States as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to struggle with widespread staffing shortages linked to the ongoing partial government shutdown.
3 Arrested for Vandalizing Sherman Way tunnel
Van Nuys, CA —Three suspects were taken into custody early this morning and booked on vandalism charges.
183 Shelter Animals depart VNY airport for New Chance at Life
Van Nuys, CA: One hundred and eight three (183) dogs and cats get a chance to live thanks to Wings of Rescue and a weekend mission out of Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Security Breach at VNY Airport
Van Nuys, CA: A suspect breached the L.A. Flight Academy on the airport’s west side—stealing a plane and crashing into a hangar. READ MORE...
Residents Allege Double Standard, Ethics Concerns in Advisory Council Appointments
Los Angeles, CA — San Fernando Valley residents have circulated a community letter to City Councilmembers and local media over several days, opposing reductions in community representation...
Hotel Closure Leaves Airport Authority in Turbulence
Los Angeles, CA — In a surprising move, the Airtel Plaza Hotel and Conference Center has announced it will permanently close its doors on October 12, 2025—a decision that reportedly blindsided LAWA.
Blizzard and Mexico Cartel Leader's Killing Disrupt Flights, Impact Los Angeles Travelers
National — Travelers across Southern California are facing increasing flight cancellations as a powerful East Coast blizzard and escalating violence in western Mexico disrupt air travel. READ MORE....
FAA Ends Aircraft Noise Complaint Lines
Washington, D.C.: The Federal Aviation Administration has eliminated its regional aircraft noise complaint telephone hotlines, shifting all public noise concerns to a single national online portal. READ MORE
150 Aircraft in Venezuela Raid
Washington — U.S.A operation executed overnight brings headlines today as a military ship reportedly transports Venezuelan President and his wife to New York. READ MORE...
TSA Reminds Holiday Travelers - Bring your REAL ID
Washington — Travelers flying out of Los Angeles this holiday season should prepare for both heavy crowds and heavy rains. The TSA published a press release today reminding travelers of REAL ID requirements.
FAA to Reduce Flights at 40 Airports
Washington — Air travelers could face cancellations starting Friday as the FAA begins reducing flight capacity at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports. Locally, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International (ONT) are included on the list; Burbank Airport (BUR) is not.
Plane Crash in Coral Springs, FL Claims Two Lives
Coral Springs, FL — The City of Coral Springs confirmed Nov. 10 that local emergency responders answered a call at 10:19 a.m. after a twin engine Beechcraft King Air B100 crashed info a pond behind a home ...
LAX Engine-FIre Scare on United Flight Mirrors incidents in 2025 and 2019
Los Angeles, CA — A United Airlines Boeing 787‑9 bound for Newark made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport today after pilots reported a left‑engine fire warning shortly after takeoff, prompting a full evacuation on a taxiway.
NTSB Chair's Warning Highlights Burbank (Van Nuys) Airspace Safety Concerns
Washington, D.C.: Concerns about safety in the airspace surrounding Hollywood Burbank and Van Nuys airports intensified after National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy disclosed that commercial airlines had warned her directly about collision risks in the Burbank area. Homendy made the remarks during a press exchange at a break in a January 27, 2026 NTSB public hearing..
ONT Airport Wins Honor
Ontario, CA — Ontario International Airport (ONT) has charted a striking turnaround since separating from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in 2016.
Archer's Airport: The Plan, The People, the Future of Local Air Travel
Hawthorne, CA — The Hawthorne City Council voted 5–0 on Wednesday during its regular public meeting to approve consent on the master lease assignment for Hawthorne Municipal Airport, clearing the way for Archer Aviation Inc. to take operational control of the facility.
Double Jets, Double Play: The Two-Plane Strategy World Series Clincher
Los Angeles, CA — When the Dodgers secured their latest championship in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 1, 2025...