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14 storiesnewest firstlatest September 22, 2026
A vehicle struck a security agent at Montreal's Trudeau Airport on September 20, leading to the agent's hospitalization, with Quebec provincial police now investigating the incident.
A security officer at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport was hit by a vehicle on Sunday, hospitalized, and the incident is under investigation by Quebec provincial police.
Hollywood Burbank Airport performed a mock flight test of its new terminal on September 20, 2026, to verify operations before the terminal's October opening.
A 50‑ton boulder discovered during routine maintenance at O’Hare International Airport was excavated and removed on September 12, 2026, ensuring runway safety. Airport representative Patty Wetli confirmed the operation was completed without disrupting flight operations.
The TSA has reinstated limited gate access for non‑ticketed individuals at LAX during the week of September 9, 2026, reviving a practice ended after the 2001 attacks. The move marks a 25‑year shift back toward pre‑9/11 access policies under controlled security conditions.
Patty Wetli removed a 50‑ton boulder from an O’Hare runway on September 12, 2026, restoring the runway to service. The swift removal avoided flight disruptions at the busy Chicago airport.
Albany International Airport closed its cell‑phone lot on September 9 to begin construction that will expand parking from 32 to 67 spaces, aiming to serve more drivers awaiting arriving flights.
The FAA reports that over 120 U.S. airports have runway arresting systems, but Miami International Airport currently lacks such a safety device. No immediate plans for installation were disclosed.
Albany International Airport will close its cellphone parking lot to free up space for an upcoming expansion aimed at supporting airport growth.
Police have charged a Quebec man with making a bomb threat against Wabush Airport in Labrador on August 31, 2026. The airport, which serves the town of Wabush, remained operational while the investigation proceeded.
An aircraft accident at Montreal‑Trudeau Airport on August 24 injured one employee, who was hospitalized while emergency protocols were activated. Airport officials said operations remained largely unaffected as the incident is investigated.
Emergency crews, including the Chicago Fire Department and air‑traffic control, gathered around an American Airlines jet arriving from LaGuardia at O’Hare on Monday at 4 p.m., with no passenger transports recorded.
Councillor Olivia Chow has asked Toronto City Council to demand that the province return island land and restore the city’s role in the Billy Bishop airport agreement after the federal government halted the airport’s expansion.
Mayor Olivia Chow says Toronto was excluded from discussions on a Billy Bishop Airport expansion, noting the city received no details and was asked to sign an NDA, while officials claim they are being kept in the dark.
