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Airport security

Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with 8 aboard

The crash of a twin-engine turbo-fan jet Bombardier Challenger 600 at Bangor International Airport happened at about 7.45pm on Jan 25.
The crash of a twin-engine turbo-fan jet Bombardier Challenger 600 at Bangor International Airport happened at about 7.45pm on Jan 25.

Air France resumes flights to Dubai after brief suspension

Air France said it was “monitoring developments” in the region “to ensure the highest level of flight safety and security”.
Air France said it was “monitoring developments” in the region “to ensure the highest level of flight safety and security”.

Heathrow’s new scanners end dreaded rummage for liquids and laptops

Passengers wait in the departures area as a commercial plane lands at London Heathrow Airport on Nov 15, 2025.
Passengers wait in the departures area as a commercial plane lands at London Heathrow Airport on Nov 15, 2025.

After airport pat-down, US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s daughter calls TSA ‘unconstitutional’

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was established after the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001, to make air travel safer.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was established after the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001, to make air travel safer.

US Immigration agents are using air passenger data for deportation effort

The US Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travellers subject to deportation orders.
The US Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travellers subject to deportation orders.

Radioactive pendant found on passenger at China airport, described as ‘talisman’ from friend

The passenger’s radioactive pendant triggered alarms during routine customs screening at Zhoushuizi International Airport in China.
The passenger’s radioactive pendant triggered alarms during routine customs screening at Zhoushuizi International Airport in China.

Lithuania capital airport closes again over balloons

Lithuania's Vilnius airport had resumed operations on Nov 24 after twice closing temporarily overnight.
Lithuania's Vilnius airport had resumed operations on Nov 24 after twice closing temporarily overnight.

Flights halted at Brussels airport after reported sighting of drone

A sign is illuminated outside the Brussels Airport after the Belgian air traffic control service reported a sighting of a drone, in Zaventem, Belgium, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman
A sign is illuminated outside the Brussels Airport after the Belgian air traffic control service reported a sighting of a drone, in Zaventem, Belgium, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Flights resume at Washington airport after ‘security’ issue

The Reagan Washington National Airport said operations were on hold as passengers on a United Airlines flight were being offloaded and bussed to the terminal.
The Reagan Washington National Airport said operations were on hold as passengers on a United Airlines flight were being offloaded and bussed to the terminal.

Flights halted after drone sighting at another German airport

Air traffic was halted for nearly an hour, police said, adding that it was not clear who was piloting the drone.
Air traffic was halted for nearly an hour, police said, adding that it was not clear who was piloting the drone.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.