FAA Grounds Flights to Haiti Amid Rising Violence

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned US airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days following an incident where a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire. The violence coincides with political upheaval in Haiti as the new prime minister assumes office.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Tuesday a 30-day prohibition for US airlines flying to Haiti. This decision follows an alarming incident involving a Spirit Airlines flight that was shot at while landing in Port-au-Prince.

The flight, attacked by gunfire from gangs, resulted in a flight attendant being injured during the landing approach. This act of violence is a part of broader unrest plaguing the Haitian capital.

These events transpired as Haiti's new prime minister took office, highlighting the ongoing political instability and security challenges in the region.