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Newsweek
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
US Scrambles Fighter Jets After Unauthorized Aircraft Fly Over Trump
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. U.S. fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a civilian aircraft after it entered the airspace over President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course this weekend. A temporary flight restriction zone was in place over the New Jersey golf course when a pilot flew into in at around 12:50 p.m. ET on Sunday. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft used flares to get the pilots' attention and then escorted the plane out of the zone, NORAD said in a statement. It was the second interception made by NORAD in the restriction zone on Sunday, and the fifth of the weekend. NORAD said in a statement: "General aviation pilots are reminded to verify all Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Fly Informed before every flight." President Donald Trump in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. President Donald Trump in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP This is a developing story. More to follow.
New York Post
04-08-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Fighter jets scrambled after civilian aircraft violates Trump airspace at New Jersey Bedminster
Fighter jets scrambled to intercept a civilian aircraft on Sunday after it entered restricted airspace over Trump's Bedminster retreat. The pilot flew into a temporary flight restriction (TFR) zone at about 12:50 p.m. ET, according to a statement from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The civilian aircraft was escorted out of the area by NORAD aircraft after using flares to draw the pilot's attention. NORAD said the intercept was the second of the day, noting that another aircraft had entered the TFR zone. In total, there were five unauthorized incursions over the weekend. The second instance, NORAD said, involved flares, which may have been visible to the public. NORAD added that flares 'are employed with the highest regard for the safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground.' 3 Fighter jets scrambled to intercept a civilian aircraft on Sunday after it entered restricted airspace over Trump's Bedminster retreat. REUTERS The flares also burn out quickly and completely, NORAD said, so there is no danger to those on the ground when dispersed. Officials are warning private pilots to do their homework before takeoff. 'General aviation pilots are reminded to verify all Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Fly Informed before every flight; in the instance of the Bedminster, New Jersey region, specifically FAA NOTAMs 9839, 9840, 9841 and 9842,' NORAD said. 3 President Trump waves as he walks across the South Lawn upon return to the White House in Washington, DC on Aug. 3, 2025 after spending the weekend at his Bedminster residence. AFP via Getty Images 3 A sign is seen at an entrance to the Trump National Golf Club August 9, 2018 in Bedminster, New Jersey. AFP via Getty Images The most up-to-date information can be found by visiting NORAD has stressed during previous instances how important it is for North American flight safety for pilots to avoid violating TFR. 'All pilots must familiarize themselves with updates to restricted airspace, including reviewing new and existing FAA NOTAMs that impact their flight plans and activities,' NORAD has stated. 'Adhering to FAA restricted airspace protocols is mandatory, regardless of geographical region, airframe, or aircrew.' According to the president's schedule, Trump was out of town at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster on Sunday. He is expected to return to the White House on Sunday evening.
