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Two Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Atlanta Airport

Tragic plane crash near Covington, Georgia claims two lives. FAA and NTSB investigating.

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Elon Musk will now 'plug in' to also commandeer aviation system, says Transportation Secretary

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire says ‘DOGE team will aim to make rapid safety upgrades to the air traffic control system’

The Independent UK

Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported

Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.

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Some FAA systems are a half-century old, as aging tech suffers from lack of replacement parts and service

A 2024 GAO report found that 37% of the FAA's 138 air traffic control systems were deemed unsustainable.

Fortune

A passenger jet had to abort a landing at Reagan National Airport just 24 hours before fatal crash due to a helicopter

Investigators have recovered black box data recorders from plane and helicopter involved in crash

The Independent UK

Federal Employees Encouraged to Take 'Dream' Vacation in Exchange for Accepting 'Deferred Resignation' in Leaked Email

About a day before one of the worst aviation disasters in American history, employees of the Federal Aviation Administration received an email from the government in which they were once again asked to resign.

Latin Times

Ground Stop At Washington Reagan National Airport Due To Crash

Stay informed about the ground stop at Washington Reagan National Airport due to high traffic volume and reduced runway availability. Passengers advised to...

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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas has killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft

The Independent UK

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

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.

Latin Times

The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities

Editorial: The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety first

The Guardian - UK

FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.

Latin Times

RFK Jr.'s Big Day

Plus: Tragic plane crash in D.C., immigration crackdown fallout, and more...

Reason

Plane collides with military helicopter in Washington DC

AN American Airlines flight has collided mid-air with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC, with both crashing into the Potomac River.

The National (Scotland)

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Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members has collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River

Roll Call

Investigation underway in DCA air disaster - Roll Call

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating an aircraft collision near Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK

What to know about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC

A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington

International Business Times

Drone Flights Over New Jersey Were Authorized Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Says: 'This Was Not The Enemy'

Karoline Leavitt says the drone flights reported over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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FAA Grounds Flights As SpaceX Starship Debris Falls Off Coast Of Florida

SpaceX's failed Starship mission Thursday caused the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily shut down some commercial flights due to debris raining down off the coast of Florida.

International Business Times

Boeing 2024 Plane Deliveries Tumble On Labor, Safety Woes

Boeing delivered just 348 commercial planes in 2024 according to figures released Tuesday that showed the ugly effects from a year of labor disruption and safety setbacks.

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Hawaiian Airlines Flight Returns To Seattle Due To Fumes

Hawaiian Airlines Flight 21 returns to Seattle due to fumes in cockpit; passengers and crew safe. FAA investigates.

Latin Times

Boeing's Year of Crises in Review: Crashes, Whistleblowers and a Major Loss to SpaceX

In 2024, Boeing lost millions of dollars in its contract with NASA to SpaceX, more than 200 whistleblowers reported it to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and two Boeing 737-800s crashed within a day of each other in Norway and South Korea.

The Independent UK

Travelers warned about hidden danger in their luggage as millions fly for the holidays

Data from the Federal Aviation Administration has shown that fires caused by lithium-ion batteries now happens nearly twice a week on U.S. flights

The Independent UK

Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

Commercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service

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Bird Strike Forces American Airlines Jet To Emergency Landing

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at JFK Airport due to bird strike. No injuries reported. FAA investigating.

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