NORAD Intercepts Two Planes Flying Over Chicago

ShareThis NORAD Intercepts Two Planes Flying Over Chicago 16 Jun 2012 In separate incidents, two small planes flying over Chicago on Saturday were intercepted by an F-15 fighter under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). There is a temporary flight restriction while the First Family is in town for the weekend. Citizens [...]

NORAD intercepts 2 aircraft in restricted airspace during G-8 meeting at Camp David

ShareThis NORAD intercepts 2 aircraft in restricted airspace during G-8 meeting at Camp David 19 May 2012 Military aircraft have intercepted two small planes in restricted airspace around Camp David, where world leaders are gathering for an economic summit. The North American Aerospace Defense Command says the two Cessna 172 aircraft were out of radio [...]

NORAD to conduct exercise flights in various locations across U.S.

ShareThis NORAD to conduct exercise flights in various locations across U.S. 18 Apr 2012 The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct exercise flights today in various locations across the U.S. as they practice intercept and identification procedures. Exercise flights are planned for Florida, northern Minnesota, southwestern New Mexico and off the coast of [...]

NORAD to Conduct Training Over National Capital Region

ShareThis NORAD to Conduct Training Over National Capital Region –Fighter jets flying over Annapolis overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday 10 Jan 2012 The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will be conducting a series of training flights to practice its rapid response capability, according to a release. The testing, known as exercise Falcon Virgo 12-04, [...]

NORAD, Quantico training exercises could create noise

ShareThis NORAD, Quantico training exercises could create noise –NORAD also conducting calibration flights with Department of Homeland Security from 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. 03 Nov 2011 (VA) The North American Aerospace Defense Command is conducting another exercise starting late tonight and continuing through Sunday involving jets and low-flying planes. The training flights, coupled with [...]

NORAD plans to conduct training flights in Washington region early Thursday

ShareThis NORAD plans to conduct training flights in Washington region early Thursday 14 Sep 2011 The North American Aerospace Defense Command says a series of training flights will be held in the Washington area. NORAD says aircraft will practice interception and identification procedures in the region on Thursday from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Civil [...]