F-16 fighter jets were deployed after civilian aircraft entered restricted airspace near President Donald J. Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, while the President was visiting the property.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Two civilian aircraft entered temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald J. Trump ’s Bedminster golf club on Sunday while he was at the New Jersey property. NORAD responded by sending F-16 fighter jets to intercept the aircraft and escort them out of the restricted zone. A third general aviation aircraft also breached the restrictions but complied with authorities without requiring a fighter jet interception. DETAIL: The temporary restrictions were in place because Trump was visiting the area while the LIV Golf New York tournament was being held at his Bedminster club. The breaches resulted in a short delay to the President’s planned flight back to Washington, with his return postponed by…Open
A drone carrying an explosive device caused flight suspensions at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, with authorities investigating a possible connection to Ukrainian aircraft. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: German police discovered a drone carrying an explosive device at Leipzig/Halle Airport, leading to temporary flight suspensions. A robot was deployed to secure the device, which was […]
A drone carrying an explosive device caused flight suspensions at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany, with authorities investigating a possible connection to Ukrainian aircraft. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: German police discovered a drone carrying an explosive device at Leipzig/Halle Airport, leading to temporary flight suspensions. A robot was deployed to secure the device, which was found in the cargo operation area. WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred overnight at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Saxony, Germany. DETAIL: In addition to the explosive-carrying drone, a second unidentified object reportedly collided with a cargo plane after takeoff, causing minor damage. The plane was diverted to Hanover for inspection. Some reports suggest the…Open