Kris Van Cleave

@CBSNews Senior Transportation & National Correspondent. Formerly on the Congress beat & CBSNewspath. One time On Your Side Reporter. Proud USC Trojan. #fighton

[CBS News @CBSNews]

A United Airlines flight heading to Newark International Airport nearly struck a drone as it was approaching the airport, the pilot reported.

United said in a statement that the plane landed safely and all passengers deplaned normally.

[Qatar Airways @qatarairways]

We are aware of a video circulating on social media depicting a freighter aircraft, in Qatar Airways livery, conducting a low-pass. The aircraft in the video is owned by a leasing company and not by Qatar Airways. The aircraft was undergoing a pre-delivery test flight prior to its planned entry into our cargo fleet. The flight was not operated by Qatar Airways and the pilots were not our personnel.

[Kris Van Cleave @krisvancleave]

Just a quick note...hiding a smoke grenade in a jar of peanut butter inside a checked bag did not fool the TSA X-ray machines in Indianapolis. If anyone needs to hear this--no grenades on planes please.
Images courtesy @TSA

[CBS News PR @CBSNewsPress]

Our team at @cbsnews has earned two National Press Club Journalism Awards!

🏆Breaking News Award: "Los Angeles Wildfires"
🏆Consumer Journalism Award: “The Price of Milk: Immigrants Behind the American Dairy"

@PressClubDC #journalismawards

[TSA @TSA]

Soccer fans visiting a very large gas station for the first time... carry-on BBQ sandwiches & beaver nuggets? Yes. An actual beaver? ABSOLUTELY NOT!

[Edward Russell @ByERussell]

Spirit Airlines has reached a deal with @Delta for its 2 preferential gates (C4 and C6) and ticket counter space at @ATLairport for $12 million. The deal is subject to bankruptcy court approval.

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

The VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at Joint Base Andrews!

More info: https://t.co/xhurcI0mjL

[Kris Van Cleave @krisvancleave]

@jason_donner @DavidMcAlpine He doesn’t hang his art so I think that argument would be lost on him

[Kris Van Cleave @krisvancleave]

Grayhound is also getting in on the America250 special livery game:

[Kris Van Cleave @krisvancleave]

.@united is unveiling its America 250 livery on a 737 and a 787. What do you think?

[Kris Van Cleave @krisvancleave]

@TheGregAngel Where does one get MCO socks????

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

The NTSB’s preliminary report finds the aircraft struck the light pole only. Then, “debris from the light pole subsequently impacted a tractor-trailer traveling southbound on the New Jersey turnpike.” https://t.co/QZh2C0UmUz

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Following a gear collapse at the gate in Frankfurt, Lufthansa 787-9 D-ABPQ has been significantly damaged. Today’s LH450 has been canceled. We are awaiting more information on any potential injuries.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

American Airlines suspends six routes because of high jet fuel costs. https://t.co/rqTKR7Ui1M

[Kris Van Cleave @krisvancleave]

@TheAviationBeat Haha not the handle specifically

[Kris Van Cleave @krisvancleave]

Taking a little time off. Will be back to tracking the aviation beat in a couple weeks. OOO is on!

[The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline]

Sen. Tillis: "Did you actually tell Pulte you were going to punch him in the face?"

Bessent: "No, sir. I actually said I was going to kick his ass."

Tillis: "Good, I share the emotion…I'm not going to support Pulte for DNI…He lost me when he went after Powell."

[CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott @CBPCommissioner]

Today, I’m proud to announce Rosario “Pete” Vasquez as the @USBPChief of the U.S. Border Patrol.

Pete has dedicated more than 26 years to securing our Nation’s borders and serving the men and women of the Border Patrol. As we continue building on the most secure border in history, I can't think of no one better prepared to lead this organization into its next chapter.