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FAA evaluates risks to flights near one of the country’s busiest airports from Trump’s giant ‘triumphal arch’, report claims

The proposed 250-foot arch would sit less than two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The Independent UK

Pilots Caught Meowing and Barking on the Emergency Frequency at Reagan National — the One Reserved for Crashes and Distress Calls

A viral pilot emergency frequency incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport raises serious aviation safety concerns after pilots were heard making animal noises on a channel reserved for distress calls.

International Business Times UK

Pilots meow and bark over radio before air traffic control tells them to be ‘professional’

Two pilots appeared to make animal noises, including meowing and barking sounds, over the radio while communicating with each other near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday (12 April).

The Independent UK

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(VIDEO) Cockpit Goes to the Dogs: Pilots Under Fire for Mid-Flight Meowing and Barking Match

In the video, which spread widely online, pilots from Delta and American Airlines operating out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport can be heard meowing and barking before air traffic control intervenes and urges them to act professionally.

Latin Times

Watch: Video reveals mid-air collision between American Airlines jet & Black Hawk helicopter that killed 67

New footage reveals the exact moment an American Airlines jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The tragic January 29th crash resulted in 67 fatalities. In response, the FAA implemented safety changes, including restricting helicopter traffic and overhauling the air traffic control…

The Times of India

Rewritten air safety legislation moves out of House committees

Two House committees voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a new version of aviation safety legislation intended to respond to the January 2025 fatal midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 62-0 in favor…

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NTSB chair says Senate bill could have prevented DC air crash

Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy urged action on recommendations prompted by the January 2025 crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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Two National Guard Troops Shot Near White House, Reagan Airport Briefly Halts Flights

Two West Virginia National Guard members on duty in the nation's capital were shot and critically wounded Wednesday in an ambush just two blocks from the White House, a brazen attack that briefly halted flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and drew a furious vow of retaliation from President…

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Kite 'Briefly Confiscated' After Hitting Passenger Plane at DC Airport

A kite struck a low-flying United Airlines passenger jet as it descended into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday.

Latin Times

Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston, another chance to heal after DC crash

It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 departed for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The Independent UK

Tears flow at a poignant figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash

A star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and present took the ice in the nation's capital to remember and raise money for the victims of the midair collision outside Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The Independent UK

American Airlines flight forced to abort landing at DC airport to avoid another plane

The plane was forced to perform a go-around to avoid another aircraft departing the same runway

The Independent UK

Planes have high-tech systems to stop midair crashes. So what went wrong in Washington?

On Wednesday night US time, a passenger jet and US Army helicopter collided at a low altitude near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and crashed into the the Potomac River.

The Conversation

Reagan National Airport To Resume Flights At 11 A.M.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reopens with precautionary measures in place for travelers. Stay updated on flight status.

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Five airlines to share new long-haul flights to Washington’s Reagan National Airport

The Transportation Department rejected a bid by JetBlue Airways to add another flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico

The Independent UK

FAA launches investigation after two planes nearly collide on DC runway - the latest airlines safety concern

A near-identical incident also happened last month at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside of Washington, DC

The Guardian - US

Federal authorities investigate near-collision of two planes at Virginia airport

American Airlines plane forced to abort takeoff at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport as another flight cleared for landing

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House clears FAA bill for Biden - Roll Call

The measure would open slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and require refunds for certain delayed and canceled flights.

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United Airlines leads air lobbying as FAA bill stalls - Roll Call

United Airlines outspent its competitors in federal lobbying as it opposes adding more flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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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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