Pilots diverted to Memphis Airport when the unruly passenger tried to open the door to the plane.

The passenger was apparently not drunk and cooperated with authorities, however Randolph Robinson of Texas is charged with “knowingly and willfully attempting to damage, destroy, disable and wreck an aircraft, specifically, AirTran Airways Flight 265, by attempting to open exits while the aircraft was in flight.”

The FBI interrogated him for two hours.

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Pilots landed safely 15 minutes after take-off due to a malfunction of the fourth engine.

The plane is undergoing inspection. No injuries were reported and no damage to the plane during landing.

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These planes are about to undergo a $100 million face lift. Southwest plans to replace the jets with bigger ones. The changes include the outdoor livery, and revamping the interiors.

The jets will allow Delta to retire 50-seat regional jets which are unprofitable due to fuel costs.

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The flight diverted to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport where they made a safe landing.

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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — For the seventh consecutive year, AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), is providing its first of three Satellite-based Aviation Navigational Tracking Apparatus (S.A.N.T.A.) reports. The following information regarding Santa Claus’ international flight is based on data from AirTran Airways’ System Operations Control Center in Orlando:

As December is shaping up for a somewhat warm time of year in Antarctica, the first confirmed satellite data found Santa and his reindeers flying up to a rookery to watch newborn penguin chicks cluster and brood at their parents’ feet.

As Santa and his reindeer zipped up the coastline, they took to warmer summer climates in Santiago, Chile. Who can blame Santa for wanting to make a pit stop in a country known for its bountiful range of delicious desserts?

Satellite data indicates that Santa next headed west over the Pacific Ocean, bringing holiday cheer to the lush island of New Zealand to unassumingly watch a rugby match before beginning his trek through Asia.

As Santa covered Asia in record time, he slowed down to admire the terra cotta warriors and horse figurines in Beijing that date back to 210 BC. After a much-needed snack of cookies and hot chocolate on the Great Wall of China, Santa and his reindeer headed further west toward India.

The next S.A.N.T.A. update is scheduled to cross the national wire at 3 p.m. EST.

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What: AirTran Airways Boeing 717 en route from New Orleans to Milwaukee
Where: Memphis Tennessee
When: Nov 6, 2010
Who65 passengers
Why: While en route, the plane developed smoke in the cabin. The flight diverted to Memphis where passengers were provided an alternative flight.

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What: Airtran Boeing 717-200 en route from Indianapolis to Baltimore
Where: Dayton
When: Aug 12th 2010
Who: 48 passengers and 5 crew
Why: When the left engine developed problems after leaving Indianapolis, the crew diverted to Dayton where they made a safe landing and taxied to the gate.

According to the video, passengers hopped alternative flights.

Maintenance determined that the cowling of the left hand engine had separated. AirTran is flying in its own mechanics.

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What: AirTran Airways Boeing 737-700 en route from San Francisco to Atlanta
Where: Wichita
When: May 31 2010
Who: 126 passengers and crew
Why: While en route, the flight developed oil pressure problems due to an oil leak and diverted to Wichita Kansas where it made a safe landing. A replacement flight was provided for the passengers.

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What: Airtran Boeing 717-200 en route from Washington to Atlanta
Where: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
When: Mar 12 2010
Who: 117 passengers
Why: While en route to Atlanta, the flight diverted to Chattanooga due to Atlanta weather. On approach to Chattanooga, the Boeing was struck by lightning; it did, however make a safe landing at 4:13 p.m. While an alternative plane was provided for passengers, the Boeing that was hit by lightning is out of service pending inspection.

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What: Airtran Boeing 717-200 en route from Bloomington,IL to Atlanta,GA
Where: St. Louis
When: Nov 12th 2009
Who: 93 passengers, 5 crew
Why: While en route, the plane developed problems in its left engine. The crew shut down the left engine and diverted to St. Louis for a safe landing.

Passengers debarked, and were provided alternative transportation.

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