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Man Tries to Smuggle Baby Animals Past Airport Security

J. Patrick — Sat, 14 May 2011 12:35:28 +0000

In a bizarre twist, a first-class passenger was arrested this week after he was caught trying to smuggle two panthers, an Asiatic black bear, one macaque monkey and one marmoset in his luggage.

According to the Guardian, the suspect, Noor Mahmoodr, was charged with "possessing endangered wildlife and smuggling endangered wildlife." The animals were reportedly drugged at the time, and received immediate veterinary care after Mahmoodr was caught.

Bishop Airport Keeps Growing…..

J. Patrick — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:51:04 +0000

Another expansion at Bishop Airport is in the works. The new $16.8 million dollar project could begin this spring. The construction will add four new gates and 47,000 square feet of new terminal space. It will also double the size of the corridor in which passengers walk to and from their planes and pass through [...]

35 People Killed As Bomb Explodes In Russia's Busiest Airport

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:10:52 +0000

A bomb exploded today at Russia’s Domodedovo airport at 4:40pm Moscow time. In addition to the 35 dead, another 130 were injured according to airport spokesperson Yelena Galanova. President Obama said in a statement the White House “strongly condemns the terrorist attack” and offered his condolences to those affected. According to Russia’s state news agency [...]

Ribbon Cutting At Bishop Airport

J. Patrick — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:04:53 +0000

Bishop Airport officials cut the ribbon yesterday on a $4.6 million project they hope will double the number of travelers using the airport. New renovations include a Gateway Grille, a Samual Adams bar, a CNBC store, carpeting, lighting, and computer stands.