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Swiss International Air Lines Updates | Swiss Air flight takeoff from NYC to Zurich aborted after 4 jets cleared to cross runway: reportNews report- A Swiss International Air Lines flight traveling from New York City to Zurich had to abort takeoff, averting a “potentially dangerous situation,” the airline confirmed.- Flight LX17 from John F. Kennedy Airport was cleared for takeoff at the same time an air traffic controller on another frequency cleared four other jets to cross the runway, according to audio obtained by NPR. – The airline added that the crew of the Airbus A330 reacted professionally and that they regularly undergo simulator training that practices similar situations. – “The aircraft had only built up a speed that was just above our maximum taxiing speed when it braked again,” the airline spokesperson said in the statement. – The flight was carried out as planned a few minutes later from another section of the same runway. – Takeoff occurred 35 minutes later than scheduled. It safely landed in Zurich, Switzerland.- Similar close calls have been happening at airports across the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it planned to investigate a close call involving JetBlue and Southwest aircraft in Washington.- News reported at: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/swiss-air-flight-takeoff-nyc-zurich-aborted-4-jets-cleared-cross-runway-report