Airport closed in New Jersey due to aircraft emergency
Published : 19 Feb 2026, 03:00
DF News Desk
Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, the United States, is closed until 11 p.m. Wednesday (0400 GMT Thursday), reported Xinhua, quoting local media.
Earlier, a JetBlue flight returned to the airport due to engine failure. The plane landed safely with no injuries reported and passengers were evacuated via slides.
Flight operations were suspended while crews worked to remove the plane from the taxiway, according to airport authorities.