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Night vision goggles may have hindered helicopter pilots before DC jet collision that killed 67, experts say

Friday saw the final day of public testimony to the National Transportation Safety Board over the fatal midair crash – which occurred almost exactly six months ago in February

The Independent UK

One injured after plane in Denver aborts takeoff due to ‘landing gear incident’

One person injured after a ‘possible landing gear incident’ hit American Airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration says

The Guardian - US

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft

A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two flight attendants, authorities and passengers said

The Independent UK

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Hill looks to boost safety of military flights near airports - Roll Call

House defense authorization bill would largely forbid military helicopter training flights within a 30-mile radius of DCA.

Roll Call

Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

"What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful," Bessent told CNBC's Squawk Box.

Fortune

Security experts are ‘losing their minds’ over Trump’s latest plan to solve FAA staffing crisis

The Federal Aviation Administration is examining plan to hire air traffic controllers from overseas, report says

The Independent UK

Senate confirms new FAA administrator at a time of rising concern about air safety

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a new leader at the Federal Aviation Administration

The Independent UK

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US set new record with 21 commercial launches in June, FAA says

American companies launched 21 commercial space missions in June 2025, which was a new record for a single month, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Space

Is Archer Aviation a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

This article examines whether Archer Aviation has the potential to become a millionaire-maker stock for investors.

Barchart

NTSB Chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said the heroic actions of the crew aboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282 ensured everyone survived the terrifying incident last year when the door plug panel blew out shortly after takeoff in January of 2024

The Independent UK

‘My pants are not see-through’: Frontier Airlines customer says she had to change mid-flight after flight attendant confronted her over her shorts

A contentious exchange regarding a passenger’s attire on a Frontier Airlines flight has some calling the flight attendant “drunk” for how she spoke.

The Mary Sue

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Reason

Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration pledged to ensure safety and upgrade the nation's outdated air traffic control system if confirmed

The Independent UK

Six killed in small plane crash off the San Diego coast

The Federal Aviation Administration says all six people who were on board a small plane that crashed off the San Diego coast were killed

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Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration expects to begin easing flight limits next week

The Independent UK

DOGE promised to make government more efficient. Workers say they are wasting more time than ever

Ataffers at 19 agencies revealed how red tape brought in by DOGE has instead resulted in delays for the most basic transactions

The Independent UK

FAA demands an accident investigation into SpaceX's latest out-of-control Starship flight

The Federal Aviation Administration is demanding an accident investigation into the out-of-control Starship flight by SpaceX

The Independent UK

More than 1,200 FAA employees are planning to leave in the coming months putting more strain on taxed workforce

The Federal Aviation Administration, which employs 46,000 people, has been the target of Elon Musk’s DOGE agenda

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The Conversation

Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution

Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately.

The Independent UK

FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the flight restrictions that have been in place at New Jersey's largest airport will remain in place into mid-June

Latin Times

All Newark Air Control Will Be Handled By One Fully Qualified Person During Busiest Time Monday: Report

All of Newar Airport's air control will be handled by one fully qualified person during peak hours on Monday, the New York Post reported

Fortune

The FAA has resorted to buying parts on eBay because its equipment is so old, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says

The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.

Fortune

An air traffic controller at Newark is like ‘a 3D chess player who can juggle a chainsaw’ with their eyes closed, ex-pilot says

Air traffic controllers are taking “trauma leave” to deal with stress after the chaos at Newark.

The Independent UK

FAA fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of US air traffic control system

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will upgrade the technology used to get radar data to air traffic controllers directing planes to the troubled Newark, New Jersey, airport and improve staffing to alleviate the problems there

The Independent UK

What to know about flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport

Flight delays and cancellations are causing more chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport outside New York City

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