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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 · Jan 31, 2025

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.

Fortune · Jan 31, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025

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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.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

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.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025

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 · Jan 31, 2025

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

The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2025

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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.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

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

Salon · Jan 30, 2025

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.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Haunting Tweet Posted Hours Before DC Plane Crash Predicted Disaster Was Imminent -- And Trump Would Blame DEI

A tweet Wednesday morning predicted the dangers of air traffic controller shortages and the likelihood that Trump supporters would blame any mishaps on DEI.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Washington plane crash: Black box recovered from Black Hawk helicopter as 41 bodies pulled from Potomac river

Questions grow about air safety in the US capital as Donald Trump says Black Hawk chopper was 'flying too high' at time of collision

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Fox News hosts insist Trump played ‘consoler-in-chief’ after he linked deadly DC crash to DEI

‘I mean, he played the role of consoler-in-chief,’ Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner dramatically said on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

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Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Bombshell FAA Report Reveals Control Tower Was Understaffed Before DC Plane Crash: 'Not Normal'

A bombshell report revealed that the control tower where pilots were receiving instructions from was understaffed before the plane crash in Washington, DC.

Salon · Jan 30, 2025

Experts slam Trump DEI crash claims

The president caused an immediate backlash when he suggested a deadly plane crash could have been caused by DEI

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

Leaderless FAA begins investigation of Washington plane crash

Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'

Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.

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The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

Was he grave, sombre, the consoler-in-chief? Are you kidding – this is Trump

Hours after the Washington plane crash, the president’s desire to politicise tragedy was breathtaking in its audacity

Salon · Jan 30, 2025

Aviation expert "embarrassed" by Trump

It may take weeks to figure out what went wrong, experts tell Salon. But politics plays no role in investigation

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Donald Trump slammed after suggesting diversity hires to blame for Washington plane crash

Aviation expert warns Trump presented theories about midair crash between a passenger plane and an army helicopter ‘based on no evidence at all’

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

Trump blames others but Washington air crash comes amid upheaval in US aviation

More flights, staffing shortages and mounting safety questions may have played a role in deadly air collision

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Trump lashes out at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for asking if he’s ‘getting ahead of investigation’ by blaming DC crash on DEI

‘Does it comfort their family to hear you blaming DEI policies?’ Kaitlan Collins asked the president on Thursday.

The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025

Trump baselessly blames DEI and Democrats for Washington DC plane crash

President scapegoats diversity and inclusion initiatives while addressing air traffic disaster that left 67 dead

American Airlines Cancels Flights After Deadly Collision On Route

American Airlines cancels flights after tragic midair collision between passenger plane and US Army helicopter near DC. FAA and defense officials investiga...

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