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Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Hotline connecting Pentagon with DC's Ronald Reagan airport has been 'inoperable' for over 3 years: FAA

An inoperable hotline between the Pentagon and air traffic control went unnoticed for nearly a year until a tragic accident brought it to light.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A Newark air traffic controller on how it felt when systems went dark

Air traffic controllers expressed shock and frustration over recurring equipment failures at Newark airspace facility.
NYC politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Disaster narrowly avoided at airport as air traffic control goes dark

Newark Airport experienced a radar blackout, potentially leading to severe safety issues, during a power outage at Philadelphia TRACON.
This incident is the second in two weeks, raising concerns about air safety amid ongoing operational challenges.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Hotline connecting Pentagon with DC's Ronald Reagan airport has been 'inoperable' for over 3 years: FAA

An inoperable hotline between the Pentagon and air traffic control went unnoticed for nearly a year until a tragic accident brought it to light.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A Newark air traffic controller on how it felt when systems went dark

Air traffic controllers expressed shock and frustration over recurring equipment failures at Newark airspace facility.
NYC politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Disaster narrowly avoided at airport as air traffic control goes dark

Newark Airport experienced a radar blackout, potentially leading to severe safety issues, during a power outage at Philadelphia TRACON.
This incident is the second in two weeks, raising concerns about air safety amid ongoing operational challenges.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

E-tattoo' could track mental workload for people in high-stake jobs, study says

A new electronic tattoo can monitor mental workload in real-time, potentially preventing serious errors in high-stakes professions.
#faa-regulations
NYC startup
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

FAA emergency order grounds NYC helicopter company involved in deadly crash

The FAA grounded a helicopter tour company after its director was fired for halting flights during a safety investigation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Man charged over alleged fake plane parts scam which grounded hundreds of flights

‘Today's charges are the outcome of a focused and fast-paced investigation,’ said Nick Ephgrave, director of the SFO, highlighting the urgency and importance of the matter.
UK news
#ntsb
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Investigators outline final moments of upstate New York plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
US news

Landing gear collapse on Alaska Airlines 737 landing in California caused by excessive grinding' during maintenance, NTSB says

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Investigators outline final moments of upstate New York plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
US news

Landing gear collapse on Alaska Airlines 737 landing in California caused by excessive grinding' during maintenance, NTSB says

#air-traffic-control
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at LaGuardia Airport

A passenger jet aborted takeoff due to another plane on the runway, causing injury and prompting investigations.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

Two commercial flights aborted landing due to a military helicopter entering restricted airspace, prompting investigations and public safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport

A fatal mishandling of visual separation led to a catastrophic collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Departing Republic Airways plane has near-miss with taxiing United jet due to apparent controller flub at LaGuardia Airport

Miscommunication led to a near-miss between planes at LaGuardia Airport under federal investigation.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at LaGuardia Airport

A passenger jet aborted takeoff due to another plane on the runway, causing injury and prompting investigations.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

Two commercial flights aborted landing due to a military helicopter entering restricted airspace, prompting investigations and public safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport

A fatal mishandling of visual separation led to a catastrophic collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Departing Republic Airways plane has near-miss with taxiing United jet due to apparent controller flub at LaGuardia Airport

Miscommunication led to a near-miss between planes at LaGuardia Airport under federal investigation.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Turkey to fine "aisle lice" who stand up and crowd other passengers after landing: 'Strictly forbidden'

Turkish aviation authorities are implementing fines for early aisle crowding during deplaning, enhancing passenger safety and order with penalties reaching nearly $70.
Travel
#emergency-landing
Chicago Blackhawks
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rabbit sucked into United Airlines' plane engine causes 'giant fireball,' forces flight to make emergency landing

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing due to a rabbit strike causing an engine fire shortly after takeoff.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Travel

Unruly passenger zip-tied after trying to open cabin door during midair meltdown on Houston-bound flight

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Manchester United

Over 300 United Airlines passengers were diverted when a faulty sensor told pilots that a cargo door was open

fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

A Hawaiian Airlines flight declared an emergency after a passenger's phone got stuck in a seat and produced an 'electrical smell'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Miami food

Terrified Frontier Airlines passengers feared 'it was the end' as Puerto Rico-bound plane's wheel breaks off in hard landing

Chicago Blackhawks
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rabbit sucked into United Airlines' plane engine causes 'giant fireball,' forces flight to make emergency landing

A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing due to a rabbit strike causing an engine fire shortly after takeoff.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Travel

Unruly passenger zip-tied after trying to open cabin door during midair meltdown on Houston-bound flight

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Manchester United

Over 300 United Airlines passengers were diverted when a faulty sensor told pilots that a cargo door was open

fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

A Hawaiian Airlines flight declared an emergency after a passenger's phone got stuck in a seat and produced an 'electrical smell'

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Miami food

Terrified Frontier Airlines passengers feared 'it was the end' as Puerto Rico-bound plane's wheel breaks off in hard landing

#boeing
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 days ago
Law

Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Boeing will resolve allegations of misleading regulators by paying $1.1 billion, avoiding criminal prosecution while seeking to finalize the deal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Law

Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes in justice department deal

Boeing reaches a deal to avoid criminal prosecution by paying over $1.1 billion, including compensation for crash victims' families.
Law
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 days ago

Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Boeing will resolve allegations of misleading regulators by paying $1.1 billion, avoiding criminal prosecution while seeking to finalize the deal.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes in justice department deal

Boeing reaches a deal to avoid criminal prosecution by paying over $1.1 billion, including compensation for crash victims' families.
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 days ago

Federal investigators comb site of San Diego plane crash in neighborhood of military housing

“The crash of Dave Shapiro’s private jet highlights ongoing concerns over aviation safety this year, with numerous accidents raising alarms about air travel precautions.”},{
Cars
#united-airlines
#nathan-fielder
Podcast
fromDecider
1 month ago

'The Rehearsal' Season 2 is Nathan Fielder at his maddest and most genius

The Rehearsal Season 2 combines absurdity and emotional depth to address aviation safety, showcasing Nathan Fielder's innovative creativity.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Breaking Down the Nathan for You Controversy at the Center of The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 2

Podcast
fromDecider
1 month ago

'The Rehearsal' Season 2 is Nathan Fielder at his maddest and most genius

The Rehearsal Season 2 combines absurdity and emotional depth to address aviation safety, showcasing Nathan Fielder's innovative creativity.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Breaking Down the Nathan for You Controversy at the Center of The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 2

US news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

UFO crashes into US Air Force fighter jet over Arizona

A UFO incident involving an F-16 fighter jet raised alarms over safety in Arizona's airspace.
Arizona is a rising hotspot for UFO sightings, intensifying scrutiny over aviation safety.
#air-travel
#helicopter-crash
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC music

NTSB report reveals disturbing new details in doomed tourist helicopter that crashed into Hudson, killing 6

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC music

NTSB report reveals disturbing new details in doomed tourist helicopter that crashed into Hudson, killing 6

Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible, impartial journalism supported by reader donations.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Passenger pleads guilty after attempting to open emergency exit, stab flight attendant in horrifying midair rampage

Francisco Severo Torres, 34, was tackled by fellow passengers when he freaked out on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston in March 2023.
Boston food
Digital life
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

What Actually Happens If You Don't Use Airplane Mode on Your Phone During a Flight?

Airplane mode is primarily considerate; cell phone interference may disrupt pilot communication, but it won't endanger flights.
#british-airways
Boston food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A London-bound flight diverted to Boston after a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin

British Airways Flight 216 diverted to Boston following a bird strike and fume reports, ensuring passenger safety.
Boston food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A London-bound flight diverted to Boston after a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin

British Airways Flight 216 diverted to Boston following a bird strike and fume reports, ensuring passenger safety.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The United States Must Retaliate Against Whatever Aquatic Demon Is Dragging Its Fancy Fighter Planes to the Watery Depths

The USS Harry S. Truman has experienced multiple incidents of F-18 Super Hornet jets going overboard, raising concerns about operational safety and the aircraft's reliability.
US news
World news
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Dangerous clear-air turbulence is worsening due to global warming

Global warming significantly increases turbulence risk due to changes in jet stream dynamics and vertical wind shear affecting flight safety.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Monday Morning Headlines: High Winds Expected This AM

A 49-year-old man riding a scooter was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood Sunday morning, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in urban areas.
San Francisco
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Army Black Hawk helicopter forces two jetliners to abort landings at DCA

The recent incident involving Army helicopters near DCA raised safety concerns after a deadly mid-air collision months earlier.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Transportation boss Sean Duffy calls aborted landings near DC airport as 'unacceptable'

U.S. Transportation Secretary emphasizes safety after two flights aborted landings due to a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington National Airport.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Jeju Air Disaster Prompts a Reckoning Over Runway Safety

The Jeju Air Flight 2216 tragedy on Dec. 29 highlights critical issues in aviation safety, especially concerning runway excursion risks and regulatory compliance.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash

"The government will begin deploying drones to airports to prevent bird strikes, part of an overhaul of aviation safety following the country's deadliest aviation disaster."
UK news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rude couple ousted from plane after barging over flight crew and violating other passengers' bags

They started insulting the flight attendant and taking other passengers' bags down to put their own in... they attempted to store at least one supersize suitcase in the overhead bin.
Travel
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, forcing passenger evacuations

Delta Air Lines flight caught fire before takeoff at Orlando, leading to evacuation; no injuries reported.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Award-winning stunt pilot Rob Holland killed in plane crash just days before his air show performance

Even with an absolutely impressive list of accomplishments, both in classical competition aerobatics and within the air show world, Rob was the most humble person with a singular goal to simply be better than he was yesterday.
Austin
#plane-crash
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US man shot dead after hijacking small passenger plane in Belize

The aircraft was hijacked by Akinyela Sawa Taylor, who injured two passengers at knifepoint but was shot by another passenger, ending the standoff.
UK news
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