D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter followed a string of near ...
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Frontier Airlines issues nationwide ground stop due to IT issues
Frontier Airlines issued a complete ground stop for all nationwide flights amid ongoing IT issues, according to an advisory by the FAA. It's slated to be in effect until at least 7:30 p.m. EST ...
Washington, DC, plane crash thrusts high-stakes role of air traffic control into the spotlight
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an ex-Army Black Hawk pilot, said communications between airline and military pilots usually go through ...
Deadly mid-air collision renews urgent questions about near-misses, air safety
There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.
Lawmakers express worries about 'complex airspace' after deadly D.C. midair collision
Members of Congress expressed concerns about air congestion in an area where a commercial passenger jet collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River.
US airlines’ 16-year safety record ended with tragedy. There were warnings ahead of the crash
US airlines had gone 16 years without a fatal crash until Wednesday night. But as impressive as that safety record had been, ...
D.C. Plane Crash—Here’s What NTSB Investigators Will Look At
Over the next year or more, NTSB investigators will piece together how a passenger jet and Black Hawk military aircraft ...
Crowded D.C. airspace a challenge before plane, helicopter collision
The close calls coincide with a shortage of air traffic controllers that has delayed flights and raised safety concerns ...
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Investigation Underway After Two Bodies Discovered in JetBlue Plane's Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Two bodies were found in a JetBlue plane's landing gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport, sparking an investigation into the ...