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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.

Latin Times

Is flying becoming more dangerous? Washington DC plane crash questions answered

Lessons will be learnt from this tragedy and will contribute to future air safety

The Independent UK

DC plane crash latest: First parts of plane wreckage are lifted from Potomac after families visit disaster site

None of the 67 passengers and crew are believed to have survived

The Independent UK

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Bezos's Blue Origin Poised For First Orbital Launch Next Week

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. Named New Glenn, the rocket is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida…

International Business Times

'Alarming' US Mystery Drones Confound Officials, Scare Locals

A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers.

International Business Times

Boeing Supplier To Furlough 700 Workers Amid Ongoing Strike

Spirit AeroSystems furloughs 700 workers due to Boeing strike. FAA conducts safety review amidst ongoing strike.

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Brickbat: Grounded Already

United Airlines received its first Airbus A321neo airplanes in December, and it has already had to ground them. But United wants you to know there were no safety issues—rather, it has to do with a 1990 Federal Aviation Administration rule requiring "No Smoking" signs to be operated by the flight…

Reason

Boeing asks airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for potential loose bolt

Boeing is asking airlines to inspect its 737 Max jets for a potential loose bolt in the rudder control system, the airplane maker and Federal Aviation Administration confirmed this week

The Independent UK

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‘Near misses’ add urgency to FAA reauthorization efforts - Roll Call

A report questioning the safety of the air traffic control system is creating urgency for the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Independent UK

Averted disaster on Horizon Air flight renews scrutiny on mental health of those in the cockpit

What authorities describe as an off-duty pilot’s attempt to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air flight has renewed attention on the mental fitness of those allowed in the cockpit

Roll Call

Bipartisan stopgap funds bill unveiled in Senate - Roll Call

Measure would extend current funds through Nov. 17 and provide scaled-down emergency aid to Ukraine and natural disaster victims.

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In the spotlight as FAA fight heats up: Sen. Mark Warner

Sen. Mark Warner joined fellow Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine and Democratic senators from Maryland in announcing they would oppose the chamber’s Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill if it adds long-distance flight slots to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Plane nearly hit ambulance on BWI Airport runway in January, FAA says

BALTIMORE — A plane nearly hit an ambulance on the runway at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in January, according to a Federal Aviation Administration report.

The Guardian - US

Ex-official in Clinton and Obama White Houses dies in air turbulence incident

Dana Hyde, 55, was flying from Maryland to New England and suffered blunt-force injuries from violent turbulence

Tribune News Service

FAA system outage repaired; delays continue at Miami, Fort Lauderdale airports

At least 60 flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Miami International airports have been delayed as of Monday afternoon after technical difficulties at the Federal Aviation Administration Miami Center.

Daily Mirror

Passenger dies on private jet after plane forced to divert during extreme turbulence

Three passengers and two crew members were on board the Bombardier Challenger 300 aeroplane when turbulence hit the aircraft while heading to Virginia

Fortune

Authorities are investigating seven runway incursions which have happened in 2023

Investigations across the U.S. are piling up as the Federal Aviation Administration has already classified some incidents as having "significant potential for collision".

Tribune News Service

Biden’s FAA nominee faces military waiver challenge

WASHINGTON — Following a contentious hearing over President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, two Republicans lawmakers say they will oppose a waiver they contend is needed to allow the confirmation to move forward.

Tribune News Service

Ted Cruz tries to block new FAA chief despite concerns about agency’s performance

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday urged President Joe Biden to abandon his pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, saying Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington isn’t qualified for the job and is legally barred from holding the post because of his military background.

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