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Feb 11, 2014

FBI Declares War On Laser Pointers

The FBI will offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a person who commits the crime, a felony punishable by five years in jail.

Jun 18, 2012

Falcon Virgo Is a Go! NORAD Conducting Exercises Over D.C. Tonight and Tomorrow

Planes are scheduled to fly over D.C. tonight and tomorrow as part of a military exercise.

May 10, 2012

Boeing’s Dreamliner May Provide a Dreamy Flight, But It’ll Be a While Until You Get on One

Boeing brought its next-generation commercial airliner to Reagan National Airport this week, showing it off as part of its worldwide 2011-2012 “Dream Tour.” Groups of VIPs and journalists were invited to tour what Boeing officials tout as the 21st century’s first new plane, a sleek and environmentally friendly vehicle that will redefine air travel for both airlines and passengers.

Apr 04, 2012

Carry On, D.C.: Those Jets are Merely on a Training Mission

Not many errant planes make it into Washington’s airspace. So if you see some jets flying low over the city tomorrow morning, fear not—it’s all part of a NASA training exercise.

Jun 18, 2011

Plane Enters Restricted Airspace Around D.C., Intercepted

A small plane was redirected to Annapolis this morning after entering restricted airspace around the city. At approximately 11:50 a.m. two U.S. Coast Guard helicopters intercepted the plane and diverted it, where the pilot met with local law enforcement, according to NORAD. A similar incident happened on Monday where another plane was allowed to continue on to its destination….

May 09, 2010

Here’s To Exacerbating A Casual Fear of Flying

The Post’s Martin Weil reported late last night that a Brussels-bound United Airlines flight had to return to Dulles after one of its tires blew during takeoff. A missing section of runway pavement was deemed the culprit, after debris — whatever was left of the tire, one assumes — was found on the ground after the plane had gotten into the air around 6 p.m. According to The Aviation Herald, the plane burned fuel to…

Jan 30, 2010

Cancellations and Delays at Local Airports Begin To Increase

The Post’s Michael Bolden notes that National, Dulles, and BWI are beginning to see more delays and cancellations at this hour due to the snowy, icy conditions. A quick glance at the flight boards — Dulles, National, and BWI — shows that cancellations are scattered throughout. Certainly call your airline for specific, up-to-the-minute details if you have plans to leave the metropolitan region via plane this evening….

 
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