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JetBlue Among Hardest Hit, Cancels 1 In 20 Flights As Summer Storms Pummel Northeast Hubs

JetBlue Among Hardest Hit, Cancels 1 In 20 Flights As Summer Storms Pummel Northeast Hubs

As summer storms pummel Northeast hubs, JetBlue finds itself among the hardest hit, with 1 in 20 flights canceled and wi...

Aaron Bailey 3 weeks ago
Over 900 Flights Disrupted At Heathrow & Gatwick As UK Heatwave Turns To Storms

Over 900 Flights Disrupted At Heathrow & Gatwick As UK Heatwave Turns To Storms

Heathrow and Gatwick faced severe thunderstorms, resulting in hundreds of flights being canceled or delayed, causing cha...

Aaron Bailey 1 month ago
US Air Force Base Shuts Down After Violent Tornado Leaves Catastrophic Damage

US Air Force Base Shuts Down After Violent Tornado Leaves Catastrophic Damage

A sudden and violent tornado tears through Vance Air Force Base, forcing a closure of the critical military installation...

Josh Eyre 3 months ago
Scorched: Palm Springs International Airport Tarmac Reaches 163 Degrees

Scorched: Palm Springs International Airport Tarmac Reaches 163 Degrees

What it's like flying out of one of the hottest airfields in America.

Luke Diaz 11 months ago
Storm Causes Evacuation Of Atlanta Airport ATC Tower

Storm Causes Evacuation Of Atlanta Airport ATC Tower

As a result of the storm, the airport reported hundreds of flight disruptions, including numerous delays and cancellatio...

Vyte Klisauskaite 1 year ago
Can Aircraft Fly Through A Dust Storm?

Can Aircraft Fly Through A Dust Storm?

Dust storms can have potentially catastrophic consequences for an aircraft.

Steven Walker 1 year ago
5 US Airports That Traditionally Suffer From The Most Weather-Related Delays

5 US Airports That Traditionally Suffer From The Most Weather-Related Delays

Persistent fog, cross-winds, and heavy snow trap aircraft on the ramp so often that these five hubs routinely log the st...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
Why Don't Planes Fly Over Antarctica?

Why Don't Planes Fly Over Antarctica?

Extreme weather conditions and lack of infrastructure make polar flight challenging.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
Severe Weather Leads To Charlotte Douglas International Airport Having Most Cancelations In The US

Severe Weather Leads To Charlotte Douglas International Airport Having Most Cancelations In The US

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused disruptions at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

Tatenda Karuwa 1 year ago
“The Forgotten Flight”: United Airlines Passengers Trapped In 4-Hour Tarmac Sit

“The Forgotten Flight”: United Airlines Passengers Trapped In 4-Hour Tarmac Sit

One of the pilots of the Costa Rica-bound flight described the situation as “a nightmare.”

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Explained: What's The Purpose Of Aircraft Nose Cones?

Explained: What's The Purpose Of Aircraft Nose Cones?

Aircraft nose cones carry vital weather radar and instrument landing equipment.

Paul Hartley 1 year ago
Keesler Air Force Base: Home Of The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters'

Keesler Air Force Base: Home Of The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters'

Keesler Air Force Base and the "Hurricane Hunters" provide valuable service the the United States. Read on and learn mor...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
What Are The Main Challenges Facing Pilots At Mountain Airports In The US?

What Are The Main Challenges Facing Pilots At Mountain Airports In The US?

Small airstrips, high terrain, and unpredictable winds make US mountain airports a challenge for even the most experienc...

Paul Hartley 1 year ago
Tampa International Airport Issues Ground Stop As Tropical Storm Debby Approaches Hurricane Strength

Tampa International Airport Issues Ground Stop As Tropical Storm Debby Approaches Hurricane Strength

Officials say they plan to keep the airport “open and operational” throughout the storm.

Channing Reid 1 year ago
“He’ll Know How I Died”: Southwest Airlines Passengers Recount Dangerous Tampa Descent To 150 Feet

“He’ll Know How I Died”: Southwest Airlines Passengers Recount Dangerous Tampa Descent To 150 Feet

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 had reached an altitude lower than the tops of some high-rise buildings just miles away.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Weather Delays in US Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

Weather Delays in US Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

From thunderstorms to excessive heat, discover how weather conditions impact US aviation and how the FAA works to mitiga...

Elle Scungio 2 years ago
American Airlines Flight 383: The Boeing 727's Second Hull Loss

American Airlines Flight 383: The Boeing 727's Second Hull Loss

The trijet crashed in stormy conditions and low visibility.

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
Severe Weather Causes Ground Stops At Atlanta, Houston & Charlotte Airports

Severe Weather Causes Ground Stops At Atlanta, Houston & Charlotte Airports

The flight disruptions come as Southeast Texas braces for the arrival of Hurricane Beryl on Monday.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Ground Stop Affecting Only United Airlines Impacts Over 400 Flights At Newark Liberty International Airport

Ground Stop Affecting Only United Airlines Impacts Over 400 Flights At Newark Liberty International Airport

The airline said the measure was to “manage volume and limit congestion” at the airport.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Deadly Microburst: The Tragic Story Of Delta Air Lines Flight 191

Deadly Microburst: The Tragic Story Of Delta Air Lines Flight 191

The disaster left 137 people dead and changed the airline industry forever.

Courtnie Rodgers 2 years ago