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Fox News removes pro-DEI language from job postings after reporter’s inquiry

‘FOX News Media routinely reviews our legal obligations including under federal, state, and local law and we have removed this language,’ a network spokesperson said in a statement.

The Independent UK

White House Reassures Public On Air Travel Safety

White House reassures public on air travel safety post crash; concerns raised on FAA hiring standards.

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White House Orders Review Of Aviation Safety Standards

White House announces review of FAA safety standards after tragic plane crash.

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FAA Shuts Down Route Used By Black Hawk Helicopter In Horrific Mid-Air DC Crash

All 67 people aboard the chopper and American Airlines plane were killed in the collision near Reagan National Airport

International Business Times

Crash sheds light on strained workforce controlling the skies - Roll Call

Fatal midair collision in Washington is a wake-up call amid unresolved issues like an air traffic controller shortage, aviation experts say.

Roll Call

Air traffic controller 'left work early' before deadly crash as helicopter's flight height comes into question

A single controller was left to handle the air traffic of planes and helicopters flying over the airspace when two people would typically be monitoring both flight paths

The Independent UK

FAA Restricts Helicopter Flights Near Reagan National Airport

FAA imposes restrictions on helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport after a tragic midair collision. Investigations ongoing.

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FAA Shuts Down Helicopter Corridor After Fatal Mid-Air Collision

FAA takes action to close helicopter corridors near Washington D.C. after fatal mid-air collision for enhanced safety.

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Trump Blamed Democrats for Causing DC Plane Crash With DEI Program He Himself Launched in First Term: Report

President Donald Trump blamed the plane crash in Washington, DC, on a diversity, equity and inclusion program he actually launched himself in his first term

Latin Times

President Trump Blames DEI Initiatives For FAA Chaos

President Trump's criticism of DEI initiatives in federal agencies sparks controversy and raises concerns about diversity and inclusion efforts.

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Donald Trump's maddest quotes from his second term as US president

The president is well known for his contentious remarks but what has he said recently that sparked outrage?

Evening Standard

Former FAA Spokesperson Defends Air Traffic Controllers' Actions

Former FAA spokesperson defends air traffic controllers' handling during midair collision at Reagan National Airport. Controller staffing issues addressed.

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‘Black box’ from helicopter involved in Washington plane crash recovered

Flight data and cockpit voice recorder ‘in good condition’ despite collision with American Airlines jet, official says

The Guardian - US

New Video of DC Aircraft Crash Shows The Moment When The Passenger Jet Plummets Into The Potomac

The images capture what has become the deadliest such episode in over 20 years

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White House scrambles to fill top FAA role amid tragedy after departure of Elon Musk target left aviation-safety regulator rudderless

Following the catastrophe of Flight 5342, President Trump named an interim replacement for the vacant position of FAA administrator after the SpaceX founder chased out predecessor Mike Whitaker.

Fortune

Donald Trump blaming a major plane crash on DEI shows just how much the term has been weaponized

The President baselessly blamed the devastating air crash at Reagan National Airport on diversity goals at the FAA.

Evening Standard

What did Donald Trump say about the Washington DC plane crash?

President Trump put the blame on a number of things with the main ones being diversity and inclusion initiatives and Biden’s administration

The Independent UK

Flight simulator recreates final moments of Washington DC crash aircraft

A flight simulator has recreated the journey an American Airlines plane took before a fatal crash with a US Army helicopter on Wednesday, 29 January.

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Al Jazeera

Did Trump’s firing aviation officials raise the risk of the DC plane crash?

Experts say Trump firing aviation officials and ending DEI programmes likely did not affect aircraft.

The Guardian - US

Alarms were raised about ‘congested’ airspace before fatal Washington crash

Crash called ‘avoidable’, with lawmakers and residents previously sounding alarm about region’s crowded skies

The Guardian - US

Washington DC plane crash: ‘black box’ data recorder recovered from Black Hawk helicopter – as it happened

Officials say over 100 family members of victims are in the Washington area for briefings and that every air traffic controller involved is under intense scrutiny

International Business Times

NTSB Recovers Both Black Boxes From Deadly DC Collision

Less than 24 hours after the tragic crash killed all 67 people on both aircraft near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation removed the black boxes from the wreckage of American Airlines flight 5342.

The Independent UK

Staffing at air traffic control tower ‘not normal’ during Washington plane crash, FAA report reveals

A single air traffic controller was handling an amount work typically assigned to two people when the crash occurred, the report says

Salon

DCA short air traffic staff during crash

An air traffic controller was manning multiple positions at the time of the crash, per an FAA report

Latin Times

Trump Appoints New FAA Administrator After Fatal Washington, D.C. Plane Crash

President Trump has appointed the former COO for a lobbying group to serve as the acting leader for the Federal Aviation Administration.

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