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JetBlue plane, Applebee's windows damaged during Richmond airport incident

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JetBlue plane, Applebee's windows damaged during Richmond airport incident

An incident at Richmond International Airport Thursday damaged a JetBlue airplane and windows at the airport's Applebee's restaurant. "During pushback, a ramp worker pushed an aircraft back too far, causing a wingtip to strike windows covering a storage area at Applebee's," an

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, and WTVR CBS 6

September 12, 2025

Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades

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Virginia airports land $48M in federal funding for upgrades

From Dulles to Danville, airports across the commonwealth will see safety and infrastructure improvements in the latest round of FAA grants

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, and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury

August 23, 2025

Young chefs-in-training learn culinary creativity at Richmond airport restaurant

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Young chefs-in-training learn culinary creativity at Richmond airport restaurant

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, and WTVR CBS 6

August 4, 2025

Airport commission green-lights public art and safety enhancing construction projects, eyes more renovations

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Airport commission green-lights public art and safety enhancing construction projects, eyes more renovations

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 30, 2025

At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

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At retreat, RIC commission considers international routes, regional cooperation

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, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 28, 2025

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Could flights to Europe be in RIC's future? Airport official thinks so

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 23, 2025

Could flights to Europe be in RIC's future? Airport official thinks so

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Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop service from RIC to Denver, Atlanta

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 23, 2025

Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop service from RIC to Denver, Atlanta

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Richmond International Airport plans 24-foot-tall dogwood sculpture, enclosed rental car garage connector, native plant garden

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 21, 2025

Richmond International Airport plans 24-foot-tall dogwood sculpture, enclosed rental car garage connector, native plant garden

Community Vitality

Federal funding for RIC safety facility announced

, and Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter

July 9, 2025

Federal funding for RIC safety facility announced

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Washington Post names RIC a top-50 US airport

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 26, 2025

Washington Post names RIC a top-50 US airport

International flights return to RIC with launch of BermudAir service

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International flights return to RIC with launch of BermudAir service

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 9, 2025

Richmond International Airport debuts new interpretation services for passengers

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Richmond International Airport debuts new interpretation services for passengers

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 3, 2025

Inside an aircraft emergency drill at Richmond International Airport

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Inside an aircraft emergency drill at Richmond International Airport

, and WTVR CBS 6

May 16, 2025

Breeze announces new service between Richmond and West Palm Beach

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Breeze announces new service between Richmond and West Palm Beach

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 21, 2025

TSA officers protest in Richmond over the removal of workplace protections

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TSA officers protest in Richmond over the removal of workplace protections

, and Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

April 10, 2025

Spirit Airlines to launch new service from Richmond to Detroit

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Spirit Airlines to launch new service from Richmond to Detroit

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 31, 2025

Spirit Airlines to begin service between Richmond, NY-LaGuardia

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Spirit Airlines to begin service between Richmond, NY-LaGuardia

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 10, 2025

Richmond International Airport installs replica A-10 Women's Basketball Championship court

Richmond International Airport

Richmond International Airport installs replica A-10 Women's Basketball Championship court

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 26, 2025

Dozens of employees who provide Richmond airport services to keep their jobs

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Dozens of employees who provide Richmond airport services to keep their jobs

, and WTVR CBS 6

February 26, 2025

Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

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Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 6, 2025

Flights diverted to Richmond airport after deadly midair collision in DC

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Flights diverted to Richmond airport after deadly midair collision in DC

, and WTVR CBS 6

January 30, 2025

Widespread water issues reported throughout Eastern, Northern Henrico

Henrico water crisis

Widespread water issues reported throughout Eastern, Northern Henrico

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

January 7, 2025

Williamsburg man cited after bringing loaded gun to RIC checkpoint

Public Safety

Williamsburg man cited after bringing loaded gun to RIC checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

Papa Johns seeks volunteers to help distribute free pizzas to troops returning home Dec. 17-18

Community

Papa Johns seeks volunteers to help distribute free pizzas to troops returning home Dec. 17-18

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2024

TSA canine 'Hary' from Richmond International Airport stars in agency's 2025 calendar

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TSA canine 'Hary' from Richmond International Airport stars in agency's 2025 calendar

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2024

Breeze launches service between Richmond and Sarasota

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Breeze launches service between Richmond and Sarasota

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 22, 2024

Business in brief: Oct. 7, 2024

Business in brief

Business in brief: Oct. 7, 2024

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 7, 2024

RIC ties all-time annual record as 24th weapon stopped at security checkpoint

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RIC ties all-time annual record as 24th weapon stopped at security checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

September 3, 2024

McClellan visits RIC to celebrate $500k in funding for cargo facilities, runway projects

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McClellan visits RIC to celebrate $500k in funding for cargo facilities, runway projects

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 28, 2024

RIC modernizing its operations in four key areas

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RIC modernizing its operations in four key areas

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 21, 2024

Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun

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Chester man stopped at RIC checkpoint with loaded gun

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 16, 2024

Breeze launching twice-weekly service between Richmond, New Haven

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Breeze launching twice-weekly service between Richmond, New Haven

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 16, 2024

TSA officials stop 22nd gun this year at RIC checkpoint

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TSA officials stop 22nd gun this year at RIC checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

August 12, 2024

RIC ranked top airport nationally for ease of catching connecting flights

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RIC ranked top airport nationally for ease of catching connecting flights

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 31, 2024

Vote that impacts Richmond airport services delayed after opponents voice concerns

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Vote that impacts Richmond airport services delayed after opponents voice concerns

, and Special to the Citizen

July 31, 2024

TSA officials stop 19th firearm of 2024 at RIC checkpoint

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TSA officials stop 19th firearm of 2024 at RIC checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 8, 2024

RIC earns national human resources award

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RIC earns national human resources award

, and Citizen Staff Reports

July 2, 2024

TSA officers stop two more weapons at RIC

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TSA officers stop two more weapons at RIC

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 14, 2024

RIC honors its employee of the year

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RIC honors its employee of the year

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 7, 2024

Southwest begins daily service between RIC and Nashville, BWI

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Southwest begins daily service between RIC and Nashville, BWI

, and Citizen Staff Reports

June 4, 2024

RIC sets daily passenger screening record

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RIC sets daily passenger screening record

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 30, 2024

RIC opens service animal relief areas, joins 'Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program'

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RIC opens service animal relief areas, joins 'Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program'

, and Citizen Staff Reports

May 23, 2024

Virginia woman arrested after bringing loaded handgun to Richmond International Airport

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Virginia woman arrested after bringing loaded handgun to Richmond International Airport

, and Citizen Staff Reports

April 5, 2024

Woman charged after bringing loaded gun to Richmond International Airport checkpoint

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Woman charged after bringing loaded gun to Richmond International Airport checkpoint

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 7, 2024

Richmond International Airport debuts new security technology

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Richmond International Airport debuts new security technology

, and Citizen Staff Reports

March 1, 2024

New customs screening facility at RIC to open in April

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New customs screening facility at RIC to open in April

, and Special to the Citizen

February 15, 2024

Business in brief: Feb. 12, 2024

Business in brief

Business in brief: Feb. 12, 2024

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 12, 2024

Drivers warn others after their cars are stolen from Richmond airport

Public Safety

Drivers warn others after their cars are stolen from Richmond airport

, and Special to the Citizen

January 4, 2024

Business in brief: Oct. 30, 2023

Business in brief

Business in brief: Oct. 30, 2023

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 30, 2023

TSA adds canine team to enhance security at RIC

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TSA adds canine team to enhance security at RIC

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 17, 2023