Airport Operations

Airports professional covering news and incidents in the airport world with occasional analysis or commentary. Focus on Part 139 operations.

[Ryan Warner @cprwarner]

Denver’s airport is looking for alternatives to the underground buses/trains between the terminal and concourses.

@DENAirport’s CEO tells us the concepts he’s seriously considering involve walkable bridges from A to B to C. Tunnels are too costly.

Bridges must be long and high.

[The FAA ✈️ @FAANews]

FAA Statement

A twin-engine Hawker H25B departed without permission from Runway 22 @HobbyAirport at 4 PM today when it collided with a twin-engine Cessna C510 that was landing on Runway 13 Right. No injuries have been reported.

This info is preliminary & subject to change.

[Pete Muntean @petemuntean]

NEAR MISS LATEST: The NTSB says the pilot of a departing Hawker that hit a Citation landing in Houston on Tuesday was told to *LINE UP AND WAIT* on the runway... but took off anyway. Hawker's wing hit Citation's tail.

[Pete Muntean @petemuntean]

BREAKING: The off-duty pilot who tried to "shut the engines down" on an Alaska Airlines flight has been criminally charged, CNN confirms.

Joseph Emerson, 44, faces 83 felony counts of attempted murder, 83 counts of reckless endangerment, and one count of endangering an aircraft.

[Ryan Ewing @FlyingHighRyan]

Another view of this evening’s JetBlue A321 incident at JFK. Looks to be N959JB.

[United Airlines @united]

We are experiencing a systemwide technology issue and are holding all aircraft at their departure airports. Flights that are already airborne are continuing to their destination as planned. We will share more information as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience as we work on a resolution to get you on your way as soon as possible.

[Denver Int'l Airport @DENAirport]

All trains, security screening and departures are stopped/grounded due to a security issue. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as they become available.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Southwest pilots are picketing for a fair contract with the airline at locations like LAX , ATL, BWI, HOU, and MDW. They say that they have not had a contract for 3 years.

#pilots #picketing #pilotlife #aviation

[The FAA ✈️ @FAANews]

Hurricane #Idalia is causing flight cancellations as it makes landfall in Florida. Severe weather can affect flights beyond the immediate area. Check with your airline for your flight status before leaving home. Continue to monitor https://t.co/smgdqJN3td. #FAAWeatherSquad

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter crashed in Pompano beach, Florida, near Blanche Ely High School.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Major damage received by the 2008 built Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft (N516AS) due to heavy landing on runway 20R at Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, (SNA/KSNA), United States, amid hilary hurricane.

Flight AS1288 came to a rest on the taxiway. No injuries reported yet.

[John Wayne Airport @JohnWayneAir]

Incident Update: Last night, an Alaskan Airlines plane experienced an issue upon arrival. All passengers were safely off-boarded on the airfield using airstairs. No injuries were reported. #JohnWayneAirport

[Miami Int'l Airport @iflymia]

The @MiamiDadePD are investigating an incident in the cargo area of the airport. While it is not near the main terminal of the airport, we always recommend that you follow up with your airline for the latest information on your flight.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Scary ! An Air Canada Boeing B777 aircraft escaped a large scale fire after one of its service vehicles caught fire on the gate at Montreal-pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on Sunday Afternoon. Fire fighters controlled the situation.

#safety #airport #aviation

[The FAA ✈️ @FAANews]

Storms are on top of key entry and exit points to @EWRairport and other NYC airports. Canada can only handle some traffic going north, around the weather. When possible, aircraft are using lower altitude routes to depart NYC. Latest at https://t.co/smgdqJN3td.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Another visual of the incident location on Runway 36L of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on 28 June.

#safety #aviation @GaryLaneGibbs

[Pete Muntean @petemuntean]

JUST IN: Delta Boeing 717 lands with the nose landing gear UP in Charlotte, 101 people on board unhurt after evacuating by emergency slides on runway 18L which is now closed. Passenger tells CNN crew did a "wonderful" job-- one fly-by followed by a "smooth" landing.