Sterling, VA
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Massive Dulles Airport Expansion Plan Moves Forward: Here's What Travelers Can Expect Massive Dulles Airport Expansion Plan Moves Forward: Here's What Travelers Can Expect Massive Dulles Airport Expansion Plan Moves Forward: Here's What Travelers Can Expect
Massive Dulles Airport Expansion Plan Moves Forward: Here's What Travelers Can Expect Big changes are coming to Dulles. A massive update to Washington Dulles International Airport’s (IAD) Master Plan was approved this week by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) board, setting the stage for decades of airport development, officials said. The updated Master Plan lays out a long-term vision for expansion as passenger traffic climbs and airlines increase nonstop service from the airport, officials said.  With annual passenger activity projected to grow more than 30 percent by 2030 compared to 2024, the changes are designed to help Dulles keep pace with th…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA
Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA Before you zip up your suitcase, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants you to rethink where you stash one of the most-used travel gadgets of the smartphone era. The agency has issued a summer reminder about portable power banks — those pocket-size lithium-ion battery packs that keep phones and tablets alive on long flights. The bottom line: they are allowed only in carry-on luggage, never in checked bags. TSA’s rule is explicit: Carry-On Bags: Yes Checked Bags: No "Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags," th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Williamstown-Monroe, NJ
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Skydiving Plane Crash At Cross Keys Airport: What We Know Skydiving Plane Crash At Cross Keys Airport: What We Know Skydiving Plane Crash At Cross Keys Airport: What We Know
Skydiving Plane Crash At Cross Keys Airport: What We Know A skydiving aircraft carrying 15 people went off the end of the runway at Cross Keys Airport in Monroe Township, prompting a mass casualty response on Wednesday, July 2, according to federal and local news reports. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m., when a Cessna 208B went off the end of the runway while departing Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. “Fifteen people were on board the skydiving aircraft," said the FAA, who is leading the investigation. The Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management confirmed the incident, calling it a m…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Private Plane Crashes Nose-First After Takeoff At Stewart Airport In Orange County Private Plane Crashes Nose-First After Takeoff At Stewart Airport In Orange County Private Plane Crashes Nose-First After Takeoff At Stewart Airport In Orange County
Private Plane Crashes Nose-First After Takeoff At Stewart Airport In Orange County A private plane crashed shortly after takeoff at Stewart International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, prompting an emergency response and brief closure of the runway.  The incident happened just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, when a private aircraft departing from New York Stewart International Airport in Orange County crashed nose-first shortly after takeoff, according to an airport spokesperson.  Two people were on board at the time. Both were evaluated at the scene and reported no injuries, officials said. No medical transport was required.  Emergency crews from Town…

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
Passenger Dies Days After Beverly Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist Passenger Dies Days After Beverly Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist Passenger Dies Days After Beverly Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist
Passenger Dies Days After Beverly Plane Crash That Killed MIT Scientist The passenger aboard a single-engine plane that crashed in Beverly last week has died from their injuries, officials said. The crash occurred on Thursday, June 19, shortly after the Mooney M20 aircraft departed from Beverly Municipal Airport. The plane went down on Sam Fonzo Drive, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. The pilot, Geoffrey Andrews—an MIT scientist who was expecting his first child in October—was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger survived for several days before succumbing to injuries, the DA's office confirmed. Related: MIT Scientist Who Dreamed Of B…

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by Josh Lanier
Fredericksburg, VA
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Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say
Small Plane Crashes In Virginia Field After Engine Failure, Police Say A small plane crash-landed in a Virginia field after suffering engine trouble shortly after takeoff, authorities said. The crash happened at shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, near Spotswood Furnace Road in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police. Investigators said the single-propeller aircraft had just departed from Shannon Airport when it experienced engine issues and was forced to make an emergency landing in a nearby field. There were two people on board, both of whom suffered minor injuries, state police confirmed. A photo from the crash scene shows the ai…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
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Baltimore Man Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggered Security Scare: Officials Baltimore Man Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggered Security Scare: Officials Baltimore Man Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggered Security Scare: Officials
Baltimore Man Flew Drone Over Packed Ravens Game, Triggered Security Scare: Officials A Baltimore man who flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during a Ravens Wild Card playoff game has pleaded guilty in federal court — and will avoid jail time, officials announced. Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, admitted to knowingly and willfully violating national defense airspace when he launched an unregistered drone directly over the stadium on Jan. 11, during the NFL’s playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Federal prosecutors said Suarez captured seven aerial photos over the crowd, triggering a temporary pause in the game and a full security response by NFL officials, the FBI, …

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
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DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released
DC Bracing For US Army Birthday Parade: Road Closures, Metro Changes, Security Rules Released Thousands are expected to pack the National Mall on Saturday, June 14, for the US Army’s massive 250th Birthday Festival and Parade — and DC police want you to know: don’t bring a chair, a drone, or a sign on a stick. The Metropolitan Police Department, working with federal partners, released a full list of road closures, security protocols, prohibited items, and Metro advisories ahead of Saturday’s celebration honoring the Army’s 250th birthday. If you're heading downtown, leave early and use MetroRail. Riders should avoid Smithsonian Station’s Mall entrance at Jefferson Drive, which will …

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At Jones Beach A Long Island police helicopter’s low-level maneuver over a crowd of partying teens has triggered a high-level government probe. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the Nassau County Police Department’s use of a low-flying helicopter to disperse a crowd of teenagers gathered at Jones Beach State Park last week, a police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. "We are fully cooperating with the FAA inquiry," the spokesperson said. It follows public scrutiny and viral video footage showing the chopper hovering shockingly low above a large group of teen…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast 6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast 6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast
6 Killed After Small Plane Crashes Off California Coast All six people on board were killed after a small plane crashed off the coast of California. It happened around 12:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, June 8 when the twin-engine Cessna 414 went down approximately 5 miles offshore near the San Diego neighborhood of Point Loma minutes after takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The identities of the victims have not yet been released. The plane was headed to Phoenix, Arizona. Searchers found a debris field with a depth of water about 200 feet below it, said the US Coast Guard. The National Transportation Safety B…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You
FAA Slashes Newark Flights Through 2025 — Here’s What It Means For You Newark Liberty International Airport will continue operating under reduced flight limits through 2025 to cut down on delays, federal officials announced Friday, June 6. The Federal Aviation Administration said the cap on arrivals and departures—initially a temporary measure—has now been extended through Dec. 31, 2025. The FAA said this move follows "productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period." The change, which takes effect immediately, limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour on weekends during airport construction, from Sept. 1 through the end …

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by Cecilia Levine
Sterling, VA
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Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say
Trump's Birthday Bash Will Ground Flights At Reagan Airport In DC, Feds Say President Donald Trump's planned birthday bash and military parade continues to produce unexpected consequences in DC. Not only is the scheduled parade on Saturday, June 14, in downtown DC expected to cost millions of dollars, but planners also predict it could cause millions more in road damage requiring repairs after the celebration. Now, federal officials are cautioning that air travel over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be limited, with some flights altered to permit military flyovers and fireworks in the area. According to the FAA, all arrivals and departures at Ronald…

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by Zak Failla