AI set to help control some of America’s busiest skies in major FAA shake-up IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 18
AI-assisted air traffic control is coming to some of the nation’s busiest skies The software will initially serve only as a real-time decision tool during unexpected disruptions, though it is eventually designed to predict traffic flows and map routes days ahead The Independent UK · Sep 18
Eliana Moreno Helicopter Crash Under NTSB Probe After Cockpit Alarm Heard on Final Broadcast Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw died in a Los Angeles news helicopter crash now under NTSB investigation after a cockpit alarm sounded. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy The loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators The Independent UK · Sep 15
Chilling report reveals FAA failed to fix flight paths after deadly 2025 Potomac midair collision The NTSB said responses by the FAA to 11 of 33 recommendations made by the board after a 2025 mid-air collision killed 67 people near Washington were "unacceptable" The Independent UK · Sep 15
How 25 years of deadly attacks and foiled terror plots built modern airport security As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 nears, here’s how those attacks, the earlier bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 and subsequent plots shaped airline and airport security The Independent UK · Sep 8
From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel The aviation security system that travelers encounter at U.S. airports was built layer by layer, often after attacks or attempted attacks exposed new vulnerabilities The Independent UK · Sep 8
Miami Airport Had No EMAS When Amazon-Operated Cargo Plane Overran Runway, Killing Five A cargo plane crash at Miami Airport, lacking an EMAS safety system, resulted in five deaths. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the system could have prevented the tragedy. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
Amazon Plane Crash: At Least Five People Killed After Amazon Cargo Craft Overruns Runway and Smashes Into Cars An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
Heavy smoke and flames after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway in Miami An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hit vehicles and caught fire. Five died, five were injured. FAA and NTSB investigate. Euronews · Sep 7
Amazon Boeing 767 Overrun in Miami Turns Deadly With Five Killed and Three Fighting for Their Lives Five dead and five hurt after a 21 Air Boeing 767 flown for Amazon overran a Miami runway, reviving safety questions over ageing contractor jets. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
Investigators hunt for what went wrong after cargo plane crash in Miami kills at least 5 Federal investigators are trying to determine what caused an Amazon cargo jet to barrel off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames The Independent UK · Sep 7
Terrifying Video Shows Amazon Boeing 767 Barreling Off Miami Airport Runway And Bursting Into Flames An Amazon Boeing 767 overran a Miami airport runway, struck vehicles, and burst into flames, leaving at least five people lifeless. Bored Panda · Sep 6
Who Is Arthur Lundeen? Arizona Realtor Arrested as FAA Fines Can Reach $43,658 After Mid-Air Meltdown Arthur Lundeen was arrested after American Airlines Flight 618 diverted to Baltimore. Here is what is known about the charges, FBI fact-gathering and FAA fines that can reach $43,658. International Business Times UK · Sep 6
International Business Times UK · Sep 6 Miami Airport Issues Ground Stop After Amazon Prime Air Cargo Plane Overruns Runway An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, causing a full ground stop. The FAA is investigating the incident, which disrupted operations at one of America's busiest airports.
The Guardian - US · Sep 6 At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport Three people in critical condition and two hospitalized as operations at one of busiest US airports brought to a halt
The Economic Times · Sep 3 Boeing paid $3.1 million fine to FAA over widespread safety violations Boeing paid a $3.1 million fine to the FAA this year for safety violations. These violations included actions tied to the 2024 Alaska Airlines MAX 9 mid-air emergency. The FAA also cited interference with safety officials' independence and unairworthy aircraft. Hundreds of quality system violations were found at Boeing and…
Fortune · Sep 2 'Critical employees will begin to retire': Trump’s new pay plan will deny most federal roles a raise, and it has workers warning of a retention crunch “Such a large raise for Federal employees while most Americans still struggle with the consequences of the Biden Administration’s giant inflation spree is unacceptable,” Trump said.
The Times of India · Sep 2 In 1986, Houston bought 1,400 acres for an airport that was never built; 40 years later, the land is becoming parks and flood-control space In a significant move, Houston has sold 1,400 acres of land for nearly twenty million dollars, originally acquired for a third major airport back in 1986. However, the airport project faced environmental issues and economic changes that stalled efforts long ago. Now, this land will be allocated by Waller County…
Medical Daily · Aug 29 Delta Captain Fell Ill Mid Flight and the Second Pilot in the Cockpit Is Why This Ended Safely A Delta captain fell ill on a Los Angeles to Boston flight carrying 147 passengers. Federal two pilot rules explain the safe outcome.
The Independent UK · Aug 28 2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York’s LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway, killing both pilots
The Guardian - US · Aug 28 White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say Helipad relocation led in part to incident where Marine One, carrying the president, had close call with passenger jet
Bored Panda · Aug 28 Bombshell Report Reveals Air Traffic Controllers’ Appalling Move Ahead Of AirCanada Crash That Claimed Pilots’ Lives Two air traffic controllers are at the center of the latest developments related to the horrific Air Canada crash at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
The Economic Times · Aug 28 Trump’s Marine One chopper nearly hit a jet after White House construction caused radio glitch Construction of a new White House helipad contributed to radio communication failures that prevented air traffic controllers from hearing Marine One’s required three-minute takeoff warning, federal investigators said. An airline jet was consequently cleared for takeoff as President Donald Trump’s helicopter lifted off, bringing the aircraft within 0.8 mile.
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Trump Chopper Close Call at DCA Triggered by Radio Blind Spot, NTSB Says A communication failure led to Marine One coming dangerously close to a passenger jet near Reagan National Airport, highlighting aviation safety concerns. The NTSB is investigating the incident.