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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two dead after plane crashes into fire truck at LaGuardia Airport (New York)

A plane at LaGuardia Airport in New York collided with a fire truck, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries, leading to the temporary closure of the airport.

Mar 23 • 07:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Air Canada plane hits vehicle and closes LaGuardia in New York

An Air Canada plane collided with a vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York, leading to the airport's closure on Monday.

Mar 23 • 06:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Air Canada plane collides with fire engine at LaGuardia Airport leaving up to 60 injured

An Air Canada plane collided with a fire engine at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in injuries to up to 60 people and the airport's temporary closure.

Mar 23 • 05:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Air Canada jet hits vehicle, forcing New York's LaGuardia airport to close

An Air Canada Express jet collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York, prompting an emergency closure of the airport.

Mar 23 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

War in the Middle East: due to the rise in fuel prices and the closure of airports, the aviation sector is experiencing its worst crisis since Covid-19

The aviation sector is facing its gravest crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic due to the impact of the Middle East conflict, rising fuel prices, and airport closures.

Mar 22 • 21:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Drone sighting at Tallinn airport – airspace closed

A drone sighting near Tallinn Airport led to a temporary closure of airspace, affecting incoming flights, but the situation was resolved quickly.

Mar 21 • 08:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Video captures crazy airport crowds as passengers pour into terminal after security checkpoints close

Chaos ensues at Philadelphia International Airport as travelers face long wait times due to the temporary closure of security checkpoints.

Mar 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The planned repatriation flight of Greeks along with their pets from Dubai has been postponed

A planned repatriation flight for Greek citizens from the UAE, which was meant to bring them along with their pets back home, has been unexpectedly postponed due to the temporary closure of Dubai airport following a drone attack.

Mar 16 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Emirates cancels flights out of Dubai Airport after drone strike causes big fire

Emirates Airlines has canceled flights out of Dubai International Airport following a drone strike on a fuel tank that led to a fire and a temporary closure of the airport.

Mar 16 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

“Caused a lot of confusion for us and we are scared”

The closure of all Rammagerðin stores at Keflavik Airport by Isavia has left management feeling confused and fearful following a dispute over unpaid rent.

Mar 15 • 13:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Airport Closures Due to Earthquake, 14 Flights in Emergency - JAL Officer Discusses 'Quick Decisions'

An earthquake led to the simultaneous closure of Tokyo's Haneda and Narita airports, forcing 86 flights to divert and 14 of them to declare emergencies due to fuel shortages.

Mar 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhenses try to return to Brazil after being prevented from leaving Qatar due to the war in the Middle East

A group of entrepreneurs from Maranhão is stranded in Qatar due to the airport closure caused by the Middle East conflict, trying to return to Brazil.

Mar 5 • 00:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

More than 1,500 Americans attempt to evacuate from the Middle East amid airspace closures

Over 1,500 Americans have requested assistance to leave Middle Eastern countries due to a war that has begun, facing challenges from airport closures and airspace restrictions.

Mar 3 • 22:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M1 fire LIVE: Major UK motorway grinds to halt after van blaze outside busy airport

A fire in a van caused significant delays and the closure of the southbound M1 motorway in Leicestershire, with diversions in place for motorists.

Mar 3 • 15:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Rising Airfare to Asia and Europe After Gulf Airport Closures

Airfares to Asia and Europe have surged significantly following the closure of major Middle Eastern airports due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel and Iran.

Mar 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Going to Kuwait, ended up in Pakistan... 8 Indians stranded in Karachi

Eight Indian passengers, including three from Kerala, are stranded at Karachi airport after their flight was diverted due to the closure of airspace amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 03:33 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

World's Busiest Airport Closed: - People are in a Desperate Situation

The closure of the world's busiest airport due to escalating tensions between the US, Iran, and Israel has left many Norwegians stranded abroad, prompting urgent pleas for assistance.

Mar 1 • 11:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Thousands stranded as Iranian strikes force airports to close including Dubai and Doha

Ongoing Iranian missile strikes have led to the closure of major airports in Dubai and Doha, stranding thousands of travelers.

Mar 1 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dubai airport chaos: British Airways cancels Middle East flights amid airspace closures

British Airways has cancelled multiple flights to destinations in the Middle East due to widespread airspace closures, leaving many travellers stranded or rerouted.

Mar 1 • 06:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Chaos in air transport: the closure of Dubai airport interrupts global connections

The closure of Dubai airport due to escalating tensions in the Middle East has halted international flights, stranding thousands of travelers worldwide.

Feb 28 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M11 Stansted Airport traffic LIVE: Long delays as motorway shut by police

The M11 motorway near Stansted Airport is closed due to police activity, resulting in significant delays for travelers.

Feb 26 • 05:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prague Airport Will Again Close Main Runway

Prague Airport is set to close its main runway again due to unspecified reasons.

Feb 24 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M11 Essex closure LIVE: Busy motorway near Stansted Airport shut after two separate collisions

The M11 motorway in Essex has been closed southbound between junctions 7 and 6 after two separate collisions.

Feb 21 • 04:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Four Flights Affected by Temporary Closure of Vilnius Airport

Four flights were impacted due to a temporary closure of Vilnius Airport caused by the presence of suspicious navigation markers in the airspace.

Feb 18 • 05:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vilnius: Belarusian weather balloons closed the airport again

The Vilnius international airport was closed for approximately 75 minutes due to the presence of weather balloons from Belarus, marking at least the eleventh closure related to similar incidents reported since early October.

Feb 17 • 20:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ring Closure: A New Station from Which No Train Departures

Construction is underway for the new S-Bahn station Schwaigerloh intended to connect to Munich Airport, but longstanding tunnel issues may prevent operational trains from using it.

Feb 16 • 14:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Aviation: Shoot first, then inform

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, attempts to portray a recent chaotic incident involving the Pentagon's uncoordinated shooting down of a drone and the subsequent FAA airport closure in a positive light, highlighting the challenges within U.S. governmental operations.

Feb 16 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attica Road: Extension of works until 22/2 - Closed route to the Airport

Heavy maintenance work on the Attica Road will be extended for six additional days, resulting in a closure of the route to the Airport.

Feb 15 • 16:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

EU must provide an official explanation regarding the closure of airspace in Texas: Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico City, demands an official explanation from the U.S. government about the closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport after allegations concerning drones from cartel activity.

Feb 12 • 20:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Military aircraft punctured during landing - Evenes airport closed

A P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft punctured a tire during a training exercise, leading to the temporary closure of Evenes airport in Norway.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Aerial Chaos Over El Paso. The Source is Being Sought, Critics Blame Trump's 'Cowboys' from the Department

El Paso International Airport faced a sudden closure due to operational issues, with critics pointing fingers at former officials from the Trump administration.

Feb 12 • 15:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Blew up balloons with a military laser before the airspace was closed

The closure of El Paso airport surprised many, as the cause remains unclear after a military laser was used to blow up balloons in the vicinity.

Feb 12 • 11:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Suddenly Closed US Airport... Claimed to be Due to Mexican Drone Invasion, but It Was Actually Due to Domestic Equipment

The El Paso International Airport in Texas temporarily closed airspace due to confusion over drone defenses against drug cartels, but it was later revealed to be related to US military equipment.

Feb 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pentagon's Communication Issues – Laser Weapon Testing Disrupted Nearby Airport

A training exercise involving a new laser weapon at Fort Bliss in Texas led to the temporary closure of El Paso airport, as communication from the Pentagon to the FAA was lacking, resulting in confusion.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Laser, drone, or balloon? Closure of airport in the U.S. causes confusion and raises military error hypothesis

The temporary closure of El Paso International Airport due to a reported drone incursion may have been caused by a military's inadvertent laser usage instead of cartel activity, raising concerns and questions from local lawmakers.

Feb 12 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Trump Administration and Aviation Authorities Clash Over Airspace Closure Reason

The FAA's abrupt closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport was reportedly due to a technology test for protecting against drones, conflicting with earlier government statements about drug cartel drones.

Feb 12 • 01:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump government accuses drug cartels of invading airspace and temporarily closes airport in Texas

The Trump administration announced the temporary closure of El Paso airport due to concerns about drone incursions allegedly linked to drug cartels.

Feb 11 • 19:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cartel drones or Pentagon error? The versions about the closure of the airspace in El Paso

The closure of airspace at El Paso International Airport is attributed to conflicting accounts regarding cartel drones and potential miscommunication with the Pentagon.

Feb 11 • 18:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mexican cartel drone breaches US airspace... airport had to be closed

A Mexican cartel drone infiltration led to the closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for several hours before it was reopened by the FAA.

Feb 11 • 16:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

US officials say cartel drones behind sudden closure of Texas airport

US officials attributed a temporary closure of El Paso International Airport's airspace to incursions by cartel-operated drones from Mexico.

Feb 11 • 16:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cartel Drones Caused Closure of Airspace in El Paso, Texas; They Were Neutralized

The FAA reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport after a brief closure due to cartel drones entering the area.

Feb 11 • 15:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Flight traffic in El Paso resumes after drone flight from Mexico

Flight traffic at El Paso International Airport has resumed following a temporary closure due to a drone incident believed to involve Mexican criminals.

Feb 11 • 14:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Flight traffic in El Paso reopened but no explanations given

Flight operations have resumed at El Paso International Airport after a sudden closure attributed to unspecified reasons, with speculation regarding drone activity across the Mexican border.

Feb 11 • 14:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

United States closes its airport in El Paso for 'special security reasons'

The United States has suddenly closed El Paso International Airport due to 'special security reasons', impacting flights but not those above a certain altitude.

Feb 11 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

At the Border with Mexico: USA Surprises by Closing El Paso Airport for Ten Days

The FAA has unexpectedly closed the El Paso International Airport for ten days due to unspecified security reasons.

Feb 11 • 13:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

EU closes airspace of El Paso for 10 days due to 'special security reasons'

The FAA has announced a 10-day closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport for unspecified security reasons, suspending all flights in and out of the airport.

Feb 11 • 13:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

USA airport was to be closed for 10 days. Opened again after less than a day.

El Paso International Airport, which was unexpectedly closed by the FAA for security reasons linked to drug cartels and drone activity, has reopened less than a day after the closure was announced.

Feb 11 • 12:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Resumption of Air Traffic in West Texas After Security Closure

Air traffic has resumed in West Texas following a temporary closure of El Paso International Airport due to security concerns.

Feb 11 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

El Paso Airport Closed Suddenly and Without Explanation

The El Paso International Airport in Texas has been closed for at least ten days due to unspecified security reasons, raising concerns among officials and residents.

Feb 11 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Remote island in the Atlantic closes its only airport due to safety concerns, leaving tourists stranded

Saint Helena Island's airport has been closed over safety issues, stranding tourists without a clear timeline for returning flights.

Feb 10 • 19:26 UTC

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