A Richmond, Virginia, resident was arrested at Richmond International Airport Monday, Aug. 14 after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in the traveler’s carry-on bag.
Most Flight Attendants Have Witnessed Drunken Passenger Behavior On Planes Or At Airports
An airline industry code of conduct on disruptive passengers is failing to stem the tide of drunken and anti-social behavior at UK airports and on flights from the UK, according to a major survey involving over 4,000 cabin crew working for British-based airlines. The survey conducted by Britain’s largest union, Unite found that 87 per cent of respondents had witnessed drunken passenger behavior at UK airports or on flights from UK airports.
Says Recent Events In Virginia Show Need To Reconsider The Issue
In March of 2017, Nevada State Senator Tick Segerblom (D) introduced legislation to change the name of McCarran International Airport. At the time, Segerblom said that Senator Patrick McCarran, for whom the airport is named, championed racist and anti-semitic ideas. The bill did not pass.
Led By Kickstart Seed Fund And Includes Sun Mountain Capital
Robotic Skies, LLC, has raised a round of venture capital financing. The investment round was led by Kickstart Seed Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah, and included participation by Sun Mountain Capital of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The capital will accelerate the expansion of the Robotic Skies maintenance network for high-end commercial unmanned aircraft systems (also known as UAS or drones).
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