Hamilton County purchases Sheridan Airport as demand for private aircraft use rises
Sheridan Airport has a 3,760-foot paved runway and two grass runways. The airport can house nearly 40 aircraft in three multi-unit hangars and one corporate hangar.
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First it was shoes. Now, TSA considers changes to liquid in carry-ons.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday during a conference hosted by “The Hill” that she is questioning “everything TSA does” and spoke of possible changes to the amount of liquids travelers can tote in their carry-on baggage.
Airline travelers might no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding
The Transportation Security Administration is looking to abandon the additional security step that has bedeviled anyone passing through U.S. airports for almost 20 years.
White House overhaul of troubled air traffic control system will cost ‘lots of billions’
The plan calls for six new air traffic control centers, along with an array of technology and communications upgrades at all of the nation’s air traffic facilities over the next three or four years, said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no Real ID can fly, but with likely extra steps
Kristi Noem, head of Homeland Security, said security checkpoints will also be accepting passports and tribal identification when the Real ID deadline hits Wednesday.
Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers
The Transportation Security Administration has about 50,000 staffers—called transportation safety officers—at airports around the country.
Local flight school landing in Shelbyville after losing Greenwood lease
Jeff Air said it will begin moving to Shelbyville Municipal Airport on March 15, with full flight school operations resuming April 1.
Local flight school looking for new spot after eviction notice from Greenwood airport
Jeff Air Pilot Services LLC said Thursday it was notified last week of the city’s plan to terminate its lease in March after 14 years of operation at the airport.
Record 3M-plus travelers screened at U.S. airports in single day
Airlines canceled about 120 U.S. flights—not an unusually high number — and more than 6,800 flights were delayed, according to FlightAware.
‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How TSA plans to handle record air travel
The TSA says it will will have enough screeners to keep general security lines under 30 minutes. But there could be delays related to an FAA staffing shortage.
Smaller airports across the state are spending big to upgrade service, experience
At least six regional, municipal and county airports in Indiana are expanding or replacing their terminal buildings or improving their runways. Several others are weighing renovations and upgrades that are expected to take shape over several years.
Indy airport, BMV among those affected by global technology outage
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday.
More than 3M pass through U.S. airport security in single day for first time
Eight of the 10 busiest days in TSA’s history have come this year as the number of travelers surges past pre-pandemic levels.
Preholiday travel breaks record at U.S. airports
More than 2.9 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports on Friday, surpassing a previous record set last year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, according to the transportation security agency.
Chex Mix becomes symbol of overpriced airport snacks
A viral social media post about a $10 bag of snacks has once again turned attention to the exorbitant prices often charged by vendors at airports.
Delta was most punctual airline in 2023; Minneapolis-St. Paul had best record for airports
Most U.S. airlines were more punctual last year than in 2022, despite major challenges over the year with weather and technical glitches.
TSA breaks daily record for number of passengers screened
Despite recent signs of slowing demand for air travel, eight of the 10 busiest screening days in TSA history have come in 2023.
Record crowds expected to take to air, roads for Thanksgiving
Sunday is expected to draw the largest crowds to airports with an estimated 2.9 million passengers, which would narrowly eclipse a record set on June 30.
United Airlines says software update caused delayed flights
More than 350 United flights were delayed Tuesday—13% of the carrier’s schedule, far more than rivals American, Delta and Southwest—on a day that many holiday vacationers were expected to fly home.
Purdue aims to restore commercial air passenger service
The first shovel of dirt won’t be turned on the $15.4 million terminal and runway project at Purdue University Airport until May, but university officials hope restore commercial passenger service for the first time since 2004.