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Democrats angrily condemned reports that Trump offered to rename Dulles Airport and Penn Station after himself in exchange for unfreezing $16 billion for the Gateway Development Project, calling the move ransom-like and highlighting a pattern of using infrastructure funding for vanity goals.
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 experienced an engine failure during takeoff from Dulles Airport while en route to Tokyo, but safely returned to the airport with no injuries; a fire caused by brush ignited during departure was extinguished, and the FAA is investigating.
A mobile lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport crashed while transporting passengers, resulting in at least 18 injuries, all non-life-threatening. The airport remained operational, and passengers were able to evacuate safely. The incident occurred during a period of ongoing airport disruptions due to a government shutdown, and the lounge involved was part of a recent $16.4 million overhaul.
A mobile lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport crashed into a dock, injuring 18 passengers with non-life-threatening injuries; the airport remains operational.
Dulles International Airport plans to keep its historic mobile lounges in service until the mid-2040s through extensive overhauls, ensuring continued intra-airport passenger movement amid ongoing expansion and increasing passenger numbers.
Virginia's health department is investigating a confirmed measles case at Dulles International Airport on August 12, with efforts underway to identify and notify potentially exposed individuals, amid multiple cases reported in the state this year.
A United Airlines flight to Munich declared an emergency due to engine failure shortly after takeoff from D.C., returned safely to Dulles Airport, and was canceled, with investigations ongoing into the mechanical issue.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Dulles Airport en route to Munich, prompting a mayday call. The plane, carrying 219 passengers and 11 crew, returned safely after dumping fuel and an emergency landing. The incident highlights ongoing aviation safety concerns.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 flight from Dulles to Munich declared an emergency due to suspected engine failure shortly after takeoff, made an emergency landing at Dulles, and was safely checked and towed without disrupting other flights.
A United Airlines Boeing 787 experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Washington Dulles, prompting a Mayday call; the plane safely returned and landed after circling to dump fuel, with all passengers and crew unharmed.
A potential measles exposure is under investigation in Northern Virginia after an international traveler with a confirmed case passed through Dulles Airport, prompting health officials to contact passengers and assess risk amid rising cases nationwide. So far in 2025, there have been three reported cases in Virginia and nearly 1,200 across the U.S., with health authorities urging travelers to be fully vaccinated.
Health officials warn of a potential measles outbreak at Washington Dulles International Airport after a passenger tested positive for the highly contagious disease, amid rising cases and declining vaccination rates in the US, which increase the risk of further spread.
Health officials warn of a measles case linked to a traveler at Dulles Airport who visited multiple locations in the D.C. region, prompting exposure notifications and urging those at risk to seek medical advice. The contagious disease has seen a rise in cases across the U.S., and vaccination remains the key preventive measure.
Rep. Michael McCaul, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was briefly detained by police at Dulles International Airport after appearing drunk. McCaul, who mixed Ambien with alcohol, became disoriented and missed his flight. He was charged with public intoxication but was not arrested, and a family member picked him up. McCaul expressed regret for the incident, attributing it to a poor decision and emphasizing his respect for law enforcement.
A small passenger plane, Southern Airways Express flight 246, made an emergency landing on a northern Virginia highway after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport. The single-engine Cessna 208 Caravan landed on Loudoun County Parkway's westbound lanes, with no injuries reported among the seven people on board. The FAA will investigate the incident, and the airline confirmed that all passengers and crew are safe.