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Spring break travel surge underway at Orlando International Airport
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Spring break travel surge underway at Orlando International Airport

  • March 14, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. – The spring break travel rush is underway at Orlando International Airport (MCO), where millions of…
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Orlando now has a second Dolly Parton-style ride to Dollywood
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Orlando now has a second Dolly Parton-style ride to Dollywood

  • March 9, 2026
Credit: Dolly Parton/Facebook If you missed your chance to grab a ticket aboard the inaugural Dolly Parton fan…
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Person hit by vehicle at Orlando International Airport, officials say
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Person hit by vehicle at Orlando International Airport, officials say

  • March 6, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. – A person was hit by a car early Friday at Orlando International Airport, and the…
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Orlando airport authority launches food drive for TSA workers affected by DHS funding lapse
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Orlando airport authority launches food drive for TSA workers affected by DHS funding lapse

  • March 5, 2026
Orlando International Airport (April 2024) Credit: Shutterstock A lapse in federal funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland…
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The Orlando International Airport has unveiled the new Gate Link trams.
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Gate Link Tram Replacements Installed at Orlando Airport, Part of $253M Project

  • February 27, 2026
The Orlando International Airport has installed another set of the new Gate Link trams, which are part of…
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Ground stop issued at Orlando International Airport after fire alarm evacuates air traffic tower

  • February 1, 2026
A ground stop has been implemented at Orlando Airport in Florida following reports of a fire alarm. The…
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Trump airport bill would also clear the way for state to rename MCO
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Trump airport bill would also clear the way for state to rename MCO

  • January 28, 2026
“As you know, President Trump is the first president that Florida has had in our country and our…
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Winter storm: More than 100 flights canceled at Orlando International Airport
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Winter storm: More than 100 flights canceled at Orlando International Airport

  • January 26, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. – As a massive winter storm continues to impact much of the U.S., travelers are seeing…
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Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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Orlando Aviation Authority Approves MCO Parking Garage Expansion Projects

  • January 24, 2026
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved two garage expansion projects for Orlando International Airport (MCO). This…
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Orlando, United States: A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport experienced a significant mechanical issue upon landing on Sunday afternoon, resulting in one of the aircraft’s nose wheels detaching and temporarily blocking the runway, authorities confirmed. United Airlines Flight UA2323, operated with an Airbus A321neo registered N14502, departed Chicago at approximately 8:55 a.m. CST and was scheduled to arrive at Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 12:35 p.m. EST. Shortly after touchdown on Sunday, January 18, video footage shared on social media captured the aircraft making contact with the runway under what appeared to be challenging weather conditions. During the landing sequence, one of the forward nose wheels detached from the aircraft and rolled off the runway surface. Eyewitness video shows the aircraft’s main wheels touching down, followed by a series of uneven bounces. The aircraft veered slightly, and the separated wheel can be seen rolling away from the plane. The aircraft ultimately came to a stop on the runway. United Airlines reported that there were 200 passengers and six crew members on board at the time of the incident. Despite the severity of the landing and the mechanical failure, no injuries were reported. Passengers were safely disembarked and transported to the terminal via buses after being unable to reach the gate normally. Immediately following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and airport authorities issued a ground stop at MCO, temporarily halting all departing and arriving flights to allow emergency crews to secure the scene and clear debris. The ground stop was later adjusted to a ground delay as operations gradually resumed later in the afternoon. Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest travel hubs in Florida, and the runway closure led to delays and logistical disruptions across scheduled flights during peak travel hours. Preliminary accounts noted gusty and windy conditions at the time of landing, with reported wind gusts above typical operational norms. While weather may have contributed to the severity of the landing, authorities have not confirmed whether it was a causal factor in the mechanical failure. United Airlines and the FAA have not yet released detailed technical findings, but the aircraft has been removed from service and is undergoing maintenance inspection. Investigators are reviewing whether the failure was due to the hard landing dynamics, mechanical fatigue, weather stress, or a combination of factors. Federal aviation safety teams are continuing their examination of the incident. Official reports from the FAA or the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are expected in the coming days to clarify the precise mechanical cause and any contributing conditions. Final findings will inform whether industry safety procedures or maintenance protocols require updates.
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United Airlines Flight Loses Nose Wheel On Landing At Orlando, No Injuries Reported

  • January 20, 2026
Image: Tomás Del Coro (Flickr)  Orlando, United States: A United Airlines flight traveling from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport…
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United flight suffers 'mechanical issue' landing at Orlando airport; groundstop issued
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United flight suffers ‘mechanical issue’ landing at Orlando airport; groundstop issued

  • January 18, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. – A United Airlines flight experienced a “mechanical issue” while landing at Orlando International Airport on…
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Flights from South America land without issue at Orlando Airport
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Flights from South America land without issue at Orlando Airport

  • January 5, 2026
South Americans arrive smoothly in Orlando after weekend flight disruptions ENTIRELY BYPASSED. MEANTIME, FLIGHTS FROM SOUTH AMERICA ARE…
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