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.
Monday the 14th of September, 2026
Here are the stories from over the weekend… Of note, a few stories that involve aircraft on fire, one in particular involving an agricultural aircraft (crop duster) used to spray crops with fertilizer, pesticides or other chemicals. All of that smoke you see is full of crap that can mess you up, maybe even kill…
Friday, the 11th of September, 2026
Today is Friday the 11th of September, 2026 – NEVER FORGET! Today is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the cowardice and murderous attacks on our Country on September 11th, 2001, a day that forever changed our country, our careers as firefighters and first responders, and the lives of so many families. We honor the 343 FDNY…
Thursday the 10th of September, 2026
Your stories for today… Be safe out there! Tom — Pilot hurt after World War II era plane crashes at Montgomery County airport By Kamryn Scrivens, Brian Wilson and Morgan Parrish The Brief A World War II era single-engine plane crashed at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick Township on Wednesday night, sending the pilot to…
Wednesday the 9th of September, 2026
Here are the stories for today… Be safe out there! Tom — Rare DC-8 freighter veers off runway, collapses nose gear in Kinshasa By Stephen Pope One of the world’s last operational Douglas DC-8s suffered serious damage after overrunning the runway while landing in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on September 8, 2026. The…
Tuesday the 8th of September, 2026
Here are the stories for today… Be safe out there! Tom — Twin-engine plane lands safely at Montgomery County Airpark after gear trouble By Isabel Soisson The Brief A twin-engine airplane carrying two occupants landed safely at Montgomery County Airpark on Monday evening following issues with its nose landing gear. The airfield was temporarily closed…