Where did all the planes land in 911?
Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
How long did it take all planes to land on 9 11?
We told them, you're not leaving our airspace. Pick an airport. Sliney says 700 of the 4,000 planes in the air landed within 10 minutes.
How long did the planes stay in Gander?
Two prototypes were based at Gander International two years before Concorde's first commercial flight. Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Gander and surrounding communities welcomed, housed and fed nearly 6,700 unexpected guests for up to five days, when all North American airspace was ordered closed.
How long did it take to fly again after 9 11?
Global passenger traffic recovered but it took two years, as travelers were reluctant to fly and business travel demand plunged because of the attacks and a recession. U.S. airlines lost $8 billion in 2001. The industry wasn't profitable again until 2006.