7 h. ago Gunfire at Sydney Airport as police drop rifle during scuffle with man at cafe

Police launch investigation as crime area sectioned off

Events

9 h. ago Police gun ‘unintentionally discharged’ during arrest of man at Sydney airport

Police allege man was behaving suspiciously before becoming verbally and physically aggressive towards AFP officersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged after an incident at Sydney airport this morning that involved a police gun being discharged inside the T2 domestic terminal.The Australian federal police said a Victorian man, 41, was arrested at Sydney airport on Wednesday morning after behaving suspiciously at a check-in counter. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Man arrested after police gun fired during scuffle at Sydney Airport

Police launch investigation as crime area sectioned off

Events

16 h. ago Man arrested after police firearm discharged inside Sydney domestic airport

Airport spokesman said no injuries resulted from the incident at terminal twoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been arrested after an incident at Sydney airport this morning that involved a police firearm being discharged inside the T2 domestic terminal.An Australian federal police spokesperson said the agency has launched an investigation into the incident and a crime scene had been established. There was no ongoing threat to the public. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Sydney Airport in lockdown after gun incident involving police

The person was arrested, and no injuries were reported, however it has been confirmed that the crew rooms are temporarily locked down while the incident continues.

Events

34 h. ago Major Spanish airport in chaos as construction sparks huge queues

Travellers were subject to longer than normal security lines at a Majorca airport recently due to construction work, but the Spanish airport authority assures that this was a "one-off incident"

Society

5 d. ago Norwich Airport shut down after plane catches fire on runway

Norwich Airport is set to remain closed until the afternoon following 'an incident' on the airfield, with passengers advised to contact their airlines before travelling for a flight

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5 d. ago UK airport closed after 'incident on runway' as emergency crews rush to scene

Norwich airport has asked all passengers to check with their airlines before travelling, as all operations have come to a halt due to an 'accident' on the runway with ambulance attending

Politics

6 d. ago How Birmingham Airport closure sparked air travel chaos across Europe

Birmingham Airport shut its runway after an “incident with a light aircraft” on Wednesday (6 August), resulting in all flights being suspended until the runway opened later that day.

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6 d. ago Birmingham Airport latest: Thousands of passengers still disrupted after plane’s emergency landing closes runway

Further flights on Thursday grounded or heavily delayed after ‘aircraft incident’

Politics

6 d. ago Thousands stranded after emergency landing closes Birmingham airport runway

At least 25 departures cancelled while incoming flights diverted to Manchester and East Midlands airportsThousands of holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights at Birmingham airport were grounded on Wednesday when a small aircraft made an emergency landing.Three people from the aircraft were treated at the scene, one of whom suffered minor injuries in the incident, which occurred at about 1.40pm, West Midlands police said. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Birmingham airport closes runway after emergency landing by light aircraft

All flights temporarily grounded as three people are treated at the scene, one with minor injuriesBirmingham airport has temporarily closed its runway and grounded all flights after a light aircraft made an emergency landing.Three people from the aircraft were treated at the scene, one of whom suffered minor injuries in the incident, which occurred at about 1.40pm on Wednesday, West Midlands police said. West Midlands ambulance service also attended the scene. Continue reading...

Transport

6 d. ago What are passengers’ rights as Birmingham Airport closes runway after ‘aircraft incident’

What passengers need to know about rescheduled flights, compensation and onward travel plans following Birmingham Airport runway closure

Transport

6 d. ago What has happened at Birmingham Airport? Everything we know as runway closed after 'aircraft incident'

Everything we know as the runway at Birmingham Airport is closed - including full list of diverted flights

Transport

6 d. ago Birmingham airport holds all flights as runway closed after ‘aircraft incident’

One person injured after small aircraft made emergency landing, West Midlands police sayAll flights at Birmingham airport are on hold with the runway temporarily closed following an “aircraft incident”.The airport first shared details of the incident shortly after 2.40pm on Wednesday. Details of what kind of aircraft was involved have not yet been disclosed. Continue reading...

Transport

7 d. ago Birmingham Airport latest: Runway shut and flights halted after ‘aircraft incident’

The runway is temporarily closed

Transport

7 d. ago LIVE: Birmingham Airport closes runway after 'aircraft incident' as all flights held

Passengers have been urged to check with their airline before travelling

Transport

7 d. ago Major UK airport runway shut this afternoon after 'aircraft incident' as passengers warned

In an update the airport warned all travellers flying later today to check with airlines before coming to the airport

Events

7 d. ago Major UK airport runway shut this afternoon after 'emergency landing' as passengers warned

In an update the airport warned all travellers flying later today to check with airlines before coming to the airport

Events

7 d. ago Birmingham Airport shut down over 'incident' as flights put on hold

A number of planes have been diverted from the West Midlands airport, while others have been diverted. At 2.48pm, Birmingham Airport's official Twitter account announced that its runway was closed

Transport