Information that is a combination of Aviation, Firefighting, Specialized Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Security, and Airport Operations from around the globe. They are stories relevant to any airport environment.
Tuesday the 17th of February, 2026
Here’s all we have for today… Be safe out there! Tom – Aircraft makes emergency landing near Pharr International Bridge By Tania Castillo Pharr, Texas.- An aircraft made an emergency landing on the afternoon of February 15 near the Pharr International Bridge, after experiencing suspected mechanical failures. The incident occurred around 3:12 p.m., generating an…
Monday the 16th of February, 2026
We start off the new week with the following stories… Be safe out there! Tom – 2 people critically injured in small plane crash in Ventura County by: Josh DuBose Two people were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a small, single-engine plane crash Sunday in Ventura County, officials confirmed to KTLA. First…
Friday the 13th of February, 2026
Here’s what I have to close out the week… Have a safe weekend! Tom – Plane leaving Yampa Valley Regional Airport blew a tire during takeoff SteamBoatRadio1 A private plane leaving Yampa Valley Regional Airport – HDN blew a tire during takeoff today. Airport Director Tinneal Gerber says the flight crew was able to stop…
Thursday the 12th of February, 2026
These are your stories for today… Be safe out there! Tom – Porter Airlines plane slides off tarmac after landing in heavy snow at Halifax airport Passenger says pilot tried to turn a corner off runway but was unsuccessful Frances Willick · CBC News Passengers aboard a Porter Airlines flight spent an extra 2½ hours on the…
Wednesday the 11th of February, 2026
Here are your stories for today… Of note, check out the “Today in History” piece, specifically item #8 in the “Conclusions (Findings)” section. This happened in 1978, 48 years ago…… Be safe out there! Tom – Arik Air plane makes emergency landing in Benin, 80 escape unhurt By Olasunkanmi Akinlotan An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 operating…