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local17 days ago•3 min saved

Raleigh-Area Wastewater Spill: 1.1 Million Gallons Released During Construction, Some Reaches Turkey Creek

More than 1.1 million gallons of untreated wastewater spilled near Raleigh-Durham International Airport after a temporary bypass pipe failed during a sewer project; most of the overflow was contained on site, but a contractor inadvertently discharged some into a nearby storm drain that led to Turkey Creek. Cleanup and pipe repairs were completed by Tuesday night, the North Carolina DEQ is monitoring, and the incident remains under investigation.

via ABC11 Raleigh-Durham|

#local #raleigh #rdu

travel1 month ago•4 min saved

Aer Lingus launches Raleigh-Durham–Dublin nonstop, widening Triangle’s European reach

Aer Lingus kicks off year‑round nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Dublin, operating five days a week with Airbus A321XLR. RDU offered incentives totaling up to $1.8 million to attract the carrier. Dublin becomes RDU’s fifth European destination, expanding options for Triangle travelers as demand for air travel evolves.

via News & Observer|

#aer-lingus #airbus-a321xlr #dublin

local2 months ago•3 min saved

RDU Terminal 1 evacuated after anonymous threat, later reopened

Raleigh-Durham International Airport evacuated Terminal 1 after an anonymous threat just before 4:30 a.m.; security teams cleared the area and allowed people back inside about an hour later, with heavy police presence and long lines as operations resumed.

via WRAL|

#airport #evacuation #local

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Breeze Expands RDU Reach with Nonstop Birmingham and Tallahassee Flights

Breeze Airways is launching year-round nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Birmingham, AL and Tallahassee, FL this summer, expanding RDU’s destination count to 39. Tallahassee service starts July 2 (Tue/Thu/Sun) and Birmingham service starts July 3 (Mon/Fri), with a new RDU crew base planned. The carrier continues to target underserved leisure markets using Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

via Raleigh News & Observer|

#birmingham #breeze-airways #business

local4 months ago•1 min saved

Minor Wing-Clip Incident Involving Two Planes at RDU

A minor incident occurred at Raleigh-Durham International Airport where an Avelo plane being towed clipped the winglet of a parked Southwest Airlines plane. No injuries or delays resulted, and both planes were unoccupied at the time.

via WRAL|

#aircraft-collision #airport-incident #avelo

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Measles Exposure Alert Linked to RDU and Nearby Areas

A traveler infected with measles passed through Raleigh-Durham International Airport, prompting health officials to advise those in Terminal 2 on Dec. 10 between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. to monitor for symptoms and ensure vaccination, amid rising measles cases nationwide and no current cases in North Carolina residents.

via ABC11|

#health #measles #outbreak

transportation2 years ago•0 min saved

Plane Makes Hard Landing at RDU, No Injuries Reported

A JetBlue flight from Boston to Ft. Lauderdale made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport late Tuesday night. No injuries were reported, and the runway was temporarily closed but reopened around 1 a.m. The reason for the emergency landing is still unknown.

via WRAL News|

#aviation #emergency-landing #jetblue

travel3 years ago•0 min saved

Avelo Airlines Expands Service to Raleigh-Durham and Rochester Airports.

Avelo Airlines has launched six direct flights from RDU and plans to announce three more nonstop routes and more jobs, as well as adding a second aircraft to their base at RDU. The airport continues to see growth in passenger traffic, with a 39% jump in January, and officials are preparing for a busy spring and summer travel season.

via WRAL News|

#airport-growth #avelo-airlines #job-creation