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☆ Frontier's all-you-can-fly pass is on sale again. I tested it out and found the spontaneity isn't for everyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-17 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Frontier Airlines' annual all-you-can-fly flight pass called "GoWild!" The "unlimited" flight pass has its limitationsOne of the biggest concerns about GoWild is actually getting anywhere at all. Finding GoWild seats is a lot of tedious guess-and-checkThe process of searching and booking GoWild seats is a cumbersome task. While I had a good experience, there are still a lot of limitations to the "unlimited" flight pass, and the costs can add up. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSpontaneous digital nomads or freelancers would likely get the most out of the pass.

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Gotham has Batman, but New York wants Robin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said this weekend that the Department of Homeland Security should send special drone-detection technology made by Robin Radar Systems to New York and New Jersey following a series of mysterious sightings. Robin is part of a consortium developing small radar satellites that can measure water levels, according to the Netherlands Space Office. Follow along for live coverageRobin Radar Systems' drone detection system offerings: IRIS 3D 360° UAS Detection ELVIRA 2D 360° UAS Detection. Robin Radar SystemsIn early October 2023, Robin announced it had joined a group of organizations working on the development of the world’s most advanced weather radar, known as PHARA.

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☆ 2 arrested in Boston as investigations continue into drone sightings in the Northeast
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-16 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Two men were arrested in Boston over the weekend for flying a drone “dangerously close” to Logan International Airport as investigations into objects in the sky continue across the East Coast. Authorities said that a Boston police officer specializing in crime surveillance detected an unmanned aircraft system operating near the airport and identified the drone’s location. The arrests come as drone sightings have been reported across the country, in some instances prompting airport closings, leading lawmakers and the FAA to call for more oversight. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Sunday requested that the Department of Homeland Security send a drone detection system to New York and New Jersey, after a number of drone sightings in the Northeast. “There are thousands of drones flown every day in the United States, recreational drones, commercial drones.

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Sen. Schumer demands drone trackers for New York and New Jersey. Austin Tice disappeared in 2012, when he was in Syria reporting on the country’s civil war. A spokesperson for the government claimed that it was trying to locate Tice but had so far had no luck. Schumer urges for drone detection system for New York and New JerseySenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 19, 2024. Schumer made the request to the Department of Homeland Security two days after New York Stewart International Airport closed because of nearby drone sightings.

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Federal officials have so far downplayed many of the reported sightings, saying they are likely small airplanes or other manned aircraft. Gregory McNeal, a drone expert, told CNN that growing distrust in government communication is fueling demands for greater transparency and accountability from federal officials. Republican Assemblyman Paul Kanitra of New Jersey told CNN’s Sara Sidner Friday there had been drone sightings every night since then. Kanitra said federal officials were losing trust with the American people because several of the drone reports have come from places like military facilities, but federal officials have been dismissive. An FBI official on Saturday noted some drone sightings reported to tip lines were matched to similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports.

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Mangione has retained a prominent New York attorney to represent him on charges in Thompson’s murder. It was one week ago that President Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels entered Damascus. South Korean president impeachedLawmakers voted Saturday to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. Yoon was immediately suspended from state duties after the vote, with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo serving as acting president. She said she directed the New York State Intelligence Center to actively investigate the drone sightings and coordinate with federal law enforcement agencies to address the drones.

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☆ Chuck Schumer requests drone detection system for New York, New Jersey as mysterious devices litter the skies
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-15 | by ( Doha Madani | Doha Madani Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. Pronouns | She Her. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The unidentified drones have been spotted across the Northeast, though a significant amount have been reported above New Jersey. "Some of the drones are small, some of the drones flight patterns are erratic," Schumer said. Kathy Hochul to call for federal assistance, but on Sunday she said the drone detection system isn't enough. Currently, only federal agencies have legal authority to detect drones, Schumer noted. There is no drone registration system, making it incredibly difficult to track who is responsible for the drones.

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This isn’t the plot of “War of the Worlds,” but rather the result of numerous unidentified drone sightings on the East Coast in recent weeks. Drone sightings have been reported in at least six states: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Virginia. Republican New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra told CNN’s Sara Sidner Friday morning there had been drone sightings every night since then. Josh Shapiro said his administration is “aware of” reported drone sightings and is taking them seriously. The official noted similar flight approach patterns from nearby airports matched the visual sightings reported to tip lines.

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☆ 'This has gone too far': N.Y. Gov. calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Mysterious drones in New York temporarily shut down runways at an Orange County airport, a frustrated governor said, calling for federal assistance and declaring that "this has gone too far." The New York Stewart International Airport was forced to close runways Friday night for about an hour "due to drone activity in the airspace," Gov. The drones have been spotted over New York, New Jersey, and other states in the Northeast, sparking concern and confusion. Hochul said she directed the New York State Intelligence Center to actively investigate the sightings and coordinate with federal law enforcement to address the drones. "Extending these powers to New York State and our peers is essential.

Persons: Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Conn, Chris Smith, Jeff Van Drew, Biden Organizations: York Stewart International, Federal Aviation Administration, Port Authority of New, New, New Jersey Republican, New York State Intelligence Center, UAS Authority Security, U.S . Department of Homeland Security, FAA, Federal Bureau of Investigation, DHS Locations: New York, Orange County, Port Authority of New York, New Jersey, New York , New Jersey, New York State

☆ Everything we know about the 'mystery drones' spotted over the East Coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-14 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Dozens of unidentified aircraft have been spotted over cities in the eastern United States. AdvertisementWhere have residents reported unidentified aircraft? Residents and officials have reported spotting unidentified aircraft, believed to be drones, flying above New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania in recent weeks. There have also been reports of suspected drones following a US Coast Guard vessel, as well as local police statements on the presence of unidentified aircraft near critical infrastructure. Singh said that the Pentagon has no evidence that the reported drone sightings are the work of a foreign adversary.

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Skepticism over government responseOne New Jersey lawmaker is accusing federal officials of lying about the presence and purpose of the mysterious drones. Connecticut State Police announced Friday they have deployed a drone detection system to assist in investigative efforts into unauthorized drone sightings reported over Fairfield County. Josh Shapiro said his administration is “aware of” the reported drone sightings and is taking them seriously. Residents in New York’s Rockland County reported drone sightings starting as early as November. A total of 791,597 drones are registered with the FAA, split almost evenly between commercial drones and recreational drones.

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☆ 7 taken to hospital after 'severe turbulence' on Newark-bound United Airlines flight
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Seven people were taken to hospital following a United Airlines flight on Friday. The flight from Tel Aviv to Newark experienced "severe turbulence." It was forced to land at New York Stewart International Airport due to a "passenger medical emergency." AdvertisementSeven people were taken to hospital after a United Airlines flight bound for Newark experienced "severe turbulence" on Friday, officials said. Business Insider has contacted United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for comment.

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☆ Trump's beloved Boeing 757 private jet is finally flying again after a year of maintenance work and a new paint job
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donald Trump has recommissioned his prized Boeing 757 private plane as he hints at a 2024 presidential run. The plane was taken out of storage in 2021 and flown to Louisiana for maintenance work and a new livery. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyDonald Trump's prized Boeing 757 private jet is finally back in action. As he threw cold water on news of a new plane, Trump posted a video of his original 757 aircraft on social media in July. With a sleek new look, Trump's private jet is already being put to work, having flown to Corpus Christi, Texas, over the weekend, per ADS-B Exchange.

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