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NDTV
04-08-2025
- NDTV
5 Unauthorised Flights Reported Near Trump Property Over Weekend
A civilian aircraft was intercepted by fighter jets on Sunday afternoon after it entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The incident occurred around 12:50 pm local time, according to a statement from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The jets used flares to alert the pilot before escorting the aircraft out of the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zone. It was the second airspace violation of the day, with five such incursions reported over the weekend. Fighter jets fire final warning flares at FIFTH plane heading for Trump All 5 innocent mistakes? — RT (@RT_com) August 4, 2025 The flares, which may have been visible to the public, are "employed with the highest regard for the safety of the intercepted aircraft and people on the ground," NORAD said. The flares burn out quickly and do not pose a danger to those on the ground. For the 2nd time this weekend, @NORADCommand fighters intercepted an aircraft violating restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ. Flares were deployed during this intercept. Pilots: check NOTAMS before every flight! @flywithaopa — 1st AF/America's AOC (@1stAF) August 3, 2025 Authorities are reminding general aviation pilots to check all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) before flying. For flights near Bedminster, pilots should review NOTAMs 9839, 9840, 9841, and 9842. "General aviation pilots are reminded to verify all Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Fly Informed before every flight," NORAD advised. Trump was reportedly out of town at the time of the incident and expected to return to the White House later that day, as per Fox News. NORAD said it uses a network of radars, satellites, and fighter aircraft to identify and respond to potential threats in US and Canadian airspace. This event follows a series of similar airspace breaches earlier this year. In March, three civilian aircraft violated restricted airspace over Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, which led NORAD to deploy F-16 fighter jets. Flares were again used to alert the pilots, and each aircraft was safely guided out of the area. In mid-February, airspace violations were also reported near Mar-a-Lago on Presidents Day (February 17), February 15, and in nearby Wellington on February 18.
Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Fighter jets scrambled after civilian plane violates no-fly zone over Trump's golf club
In a major security breach, US fighter jets were reportedly scrambled on Sunday to intercept a civilian aircraft after it entered the restricted airspace over President Donald Trump's golf club in New Jersey's Bedminster, as per a local US media report. The incident took place at about 12:50pm (local time) on Sunday, when the pilot of the civilian aircraft flew into into a temporary flight restriction (TFR) zone over Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, a statement from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed, Fox News reported. The civilian aircraft was then escorted out of the restricted airspace by the fighter jets of NORAD using flares in order to draw the attention of the pilot. A reminder to all pilots to read your NOTAMs and pay particular attention to restricted — North American Aerospace Defense Command (@NORADCommand) August 4, 2025 NORAD stated that it was the second intercept of the day, and highlighted that another aircraft had entered the temporary flight restriction zone, Fox News reported. For the 2nd time this weekend, @NORADCommand fighters intercepted an aircraft violating restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ. Flares were deployed during this intercept. Pilots: check NOTAMS before every flight! @flywithaopa — 1st AF/America's AOC (@1stAF) August 3, 2025 According to a post on X by US Air Force's First Air Force, there have been seven TFR violations near Bedminster in New Jersey this weekend. 'Pilots: There have been seven TFR violations near Bedminster, NJ this weekend. Avoid trouble – make sure to check NOTAMs before you fly to stay clear and compliant.' In a reminder to pilots, NORAD said 'A reminder to all pilots to read your NOTAMs and pay particular attention to restricted airspace.' '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 stated. (with inputs from Fox News)
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Railway Minister reviews ops, orders special trains for stranded passengers
New Delhi [India] May 10 (ANI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed train operations and instructed officials to operate special trains while considering the public's requirements, according to officials. According to a press release, Indian Railways arranged special trains for passengers stranded at Jammu and Chandigarh airports due to the closures caused by tension between India and Pakistan. Earlier, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities issued a series of notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across Northern and Western India for all civil flight operations. Due to operational reasons, the NOTAM is effective from May 9, 2025, to May 14, 2025 (which corresponds to 0529 IST on May 15, 2025).The list of 32 airports include Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra, Naliya, Pathankot, Patiala, Porbandar, Rajkot (Hirasar), Sarsawa, Shimla, Srinagar, Thoise and Uttarlai. After taking full stock of the situation, the Railway Minister reviewed the arrangements made for rail operations and directed railway officials to coordinate with various government agencies and operate trains to assist people in the border areas. Along with regular trains, special trains should also be operated as per requirement. According to the instructions of the railway minister, four special trains were operated from Jammu and Udhampur on 9 May 2025. Railways operated the first special train, 04612, from Jammu station at 10:45 am, which comprised 12 coaches of the unreserved category and 12 reserved class. The 20-coach Vande Bharat Express left Udhampur at 12:45 pm and reached New Delhi via Jammu and Pathankot. A special train with 22 LHB coaches was operated from Jammu station at 7:00 pm. Another Vande Bharat special train was operated at the BCCI's request for players and officials participating in the IPL. The train left Jammu at 3:30 pm and will reach New Delhi station in the evening. Another unreserved special train from Jammu is planned for Guwahati via UP and Bihar tonight at 11:55 hrs. (ANI)
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
India-Pak crisis: 32 airports close across India; security heightened as tension escalates
Airports Authority of India & relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of notices to Airmen (NOTAMS). The authorities announced temporary closure of 32 airports across Northern & Western India for all civil flight operations. NOTAM is effective from May 9, 2025, to May 14, 2025 due to operational reasons. A senior Ministry of Civil Aviation official informed that all civil flight activities at these airports will remain suspended during this period. Airlines & flight operators have been advised to plan alternate routings as per current air traffic advisories. MoCA in a statement said, the temporary closure is being managed in coordination with relevant ATC units to ensure safety and minimise disruption. Show more Show less
Voice of America
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Voice of America
US Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
Air Force fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near Donald Trump's Florida home Sunday, bringing the number of violations to more than 20 since the president took office on Jan. 20. North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a statement that Sunday's incident, which took place as Trump finished a round of golf at his West Palm Beach golf course, saw F-16s deploy flares to get the attention of the civilian pilot. Jets also conducted an intercept Saturday morning shortly after Trump arrived at the course from his private Mar-a-Lago club and residence. The airspace intrusions in the heavily congested south Florida airspace have prompted fighter jet intercepts but did not alter Trump's schedule or impact his security, officials said. NORAD says the flares may have been visible from the ground but that they burn out quickly and don't pose danger. Federal officials maintain a permanent flight restriction over Trump's club that expands to a radius of 30 nautical miles when the president is in residence. Violations, and intercepts, are relatively routine, but NORAD is raising alarm over the frequency of the intrusions since Trump's inauguration, saying it has responded to more than 20 incidents and blames civilian pilots for not following regulations requiring them to check for airspace restrictions before taking off. 'Adherence to TFR [Temporary Flight Restrictions] procedures is essential to ensure flight safety, national security, and the security of the President," General Gregory Guillot, the commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command said in a statement. 'The procedures are not optional, and the excessive number of recent TFR violations indicates many civil aviators are not reading Notice to Airmen, or NOTAMS, before each flight as required by the FAA, and has resulted in multiple responses by NORAD fighter aircraft to guide offending aircraft out of the TFR.'
