D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.
The fatal D.C. plane crash has renewed focus on the recent history of crashes and near misses in U.S. airspace.
Warnings ignored: Deadly DC plane crash roils debate on expanding airport
Despite concerns raised by regional lawmakers, five new round-trip flights were authorized in a major aviation bill signed ...
FAA’s ground stop proves business needs a functioning government to thrive
—The FAA’s role is a reminder that the U.S. needs a functioning federal government to keep planes running on time, among many ...
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...
Austin's air control staffing woes under scrutiny after D.C. crash
As recently as 2023, Austin was the site of a near collision between two planes and is one of the most understaffed air ...
FAA’s main pilot warning system NOTAM faces outage, US flights may face delays
The NOTAM system is critical for the US as it provides safety notices to pilots, flight crews and other users of US airspace.
FAA executive order follows a conservative talking point on diversity in aviation
Donald Trump ordered the immediate end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the Federal Aviation Administration.
Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with ...
Reagan staffing issues stress air traffic controllers amid flight increase
Air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport faced heightened stress last night due to staffing issues, according to the Federal Aviation Administration ( ...