The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates all three of the New York City-area's major airports, among other major transportation properties, has grounded its fleet of two helicopters, citing lack of usefulne...
In 1930, the first transatlantic flight takes off from England. In 1967, the carrier USS Forrestal catches fire in the Gulf of Tonkin. In 1985, Space Shuttle Challenger launches with Coke and Pepsi on board.
An FAA audit of the nearly 200 first responders employed at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport revealed that an overwhelming majority were either never certified or held expired certifications.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced on Friday that $23 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds were awarded to the Orlando International airport to improve its security technology.