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A passenger jet reported striking a drone while approaching JFK International Airport, and a helicopter pilot later reported a close call with a remote-control plane near the same airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident involving a JetBlue plane, which landed safely in New York with no reported damage.

A JetBlue pilot reported colliding with a drone near JFK International Airport during a morning landing approach. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred at 3,000 feet, though no damage was found during post-landing inspections. The Airbus A321 flight from Las Vegas to New York landed safely, and JetBlue confirmed no evidence of a collision was detected.

A JetBlue pilot reported colliding with a drone while approaching JFK International Airport for landing, but the plane landed safely with no damage detected. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred at 3,000 feet near New York Monday morning. The FAA highlighted growing concerns about drone-related risks near airports.

A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning. The incident occurred during the plane's landing approach.

Boston Logan International Airport launched a pilot program for remote TSA security screening at a Framingham terminal starting June 1, allowing eligible JetBlue and Delta passengers to complete security checks offsite. Participants can check in, print boarding passes, and screen luggage at Framingham before taking a secure bus to their terminal, with checked bags transported to Logan’s baggage system. The program costs $9 per passenger with free entry for children under 18, and potential expansions to Los Angeles, Atlanta, and JFK airports are under consideration.