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Public health
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control

The FAA is targeting gamers in its recruitment for air traffic controllers due to a shortage of personnel.
Careers
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
Games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

The FAA Wants To Recruit Gamers For Careers In Air Traffic Control

The FAA is recruiting video game players as potential air traffic controllers, highlighting their relevant skills and offering six-figure salaries.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
12 hours ago

The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport's turf war between American Airlines and United Airlines has prompted federal regulators to intervene due to potential gridlock.
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

One dead after paramotor crashes on South Coast

Gary Williams, a 63-year-old man from Cranston, Rhode Island, was found about 15 to 20 feet away from the paramotor with life-threatening injuries after the crash.
Boston
#aviation
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man left with serious injuries after falling from plane' at Manchester Airport

The Independent covers critical stories in the US, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
France news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Man arrested at Shannon Airport and allegedly causing damage to US military aircraft

An individual was arrested for causing damage to a US Air Force aircraft at Shannon Airport after entering a restricted area.
#tsa
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

TSA Agents Can't Believe Travelers Still Make These 12 Airport Security Mistakes-Plus, What to Do Instead

Travelers can assist TSA agents by being prepared, attentive, and following directions to ensure a smooth screening process.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

TSA Agents Can't Believe Travelers Still Make These 12 Airport Security Mistakes-Plus, What to Do Instead

Travelers can assist TSA agents by being prepared, attentive, and following directions to ensure a smooth screening process.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
#air-travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Nantucket flight returns after part of a cabin door opens midair

A Cape Air flight departing from Nantucket experienced an alarming incident when part of the main cabin door opened shortly after takeoff, prompting the crew to turn back.
Boston food
#air-traffic-control
Video games
fromFortune
4 hours ago

The FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America's air traffic controller crisis-and offering $155,000 to do it | Fortune

The U.S. government is recruiting young gamers as air traffic controllers to address a staffing shortage in the aviation sector.
Video games
fromFortune
4 hours ago

The FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America's air traffic controller crisis-and offering $155,000 to do it | Fortune

The U.S. government is recruiting young gamers as air traffic controllers to address a staffing shortage in the aviation sector.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBusline News
6 days ago

Great Service, People & Equipment Allow American Safety To Expand Its Transportation Network - Busline News

American Safety is expanding its bus/motorcoach services across the U.S. and has become a significant player in the transportation industry.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

Delta's CEO says AI's biggest opportunity in aviation isn't inside the plane-it's air traffic control | Fortune

AI may enhance air travel by improving air traffic control and addressing significant operational challenges faced by airlines.
US news
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Los Angeles
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Skydiver dies after reports of fall during Easter Monday jump

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I'm Very Worried': Former Combat Fighter Pilot Breaks Down What Happens When a Pilot Ejects Like Over Iran

My immediate response is, or thought is, you know, really thinking of the families of this, of the aircrew here. Look, I have always felt like Iran it's a very big country. It's not the same as Iraq or Afghanistan.
US politics
#air-canada-crash
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

This Is One of the Best Things You Can Do to Stop the Spread of Germs on a Plane, According to Flight Attendants

"This is a surefire way to spread germs in such a small space. Closing the lid also mutes the loud flush and leaves the lavatory looking tidier for the next passenger."
Travel
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Drunk Ryanair passenger jailed after forcing pilot to abort landing

A man was jailed for 10 months for aggressive behavior on a Ryanair flight, forcing the pilot to abort landing due to safety concerns.
#emergency-landing
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Heads Down! Hands Up!' Passengers Capture Scary Moment Feds Storm Plane to Deal With Possible Security Matter'

Southwest Flight 2094 made an emergency landing in Atlanta after a possible security matter, with federal officers and police boarding to detain a passenger amid reports of a bomb threat.
#air-canada
Canada news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WATCH: Harrowing New Video Shows Moment Air Canada Flight Plowed Into Emergency Truck Killing Pilots

An Air Canada plane crashed into an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WATCH: Harrowing New Video Shows Moment Air Canada Flight Plowed Into Emergency Truck Killing Pilots

An Air Canada plane crashed into an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

SFO, Oakland on FAA's 'Hot Spot' List of Airports Most at Risk of Runway Close Calls

Nine Bay Area airports, including SFO and Oakland, are on the FAA's hot spot list for ground collision and near-miss risks due to confusing layouts and busy runway crossings.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

TSA crisis: Nearly 500 officers have quit, and callout rates climb at airports nationwide

Republican senators proposed funding for DHS but excluded immigration enforcement, while TSA faces significant staffing issues due to the ongoing budget impasse.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash

NTSB raises concerns about staffing procedures related to the LaGuardia plane crash, highlighting systemic issues in air traffic control.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

What a Bada**!' Pilot Praised for Ejecting Safely From Her Doomed Aircraft

A U.S. female F-15 pilot ejected safely after friendly fire from Kuwaiti forces shot down her jet, and a local Kuwaiti resident assisted her in the desert.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption in aviation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Advance Flight Delay Notification API gives airports early visibility of potential flight delays, enabling proactive adjustments to reduce operational disruption, costs, and missed connections.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'

The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are The Safest Airlines In the World, According to Expert Data

Etihad was ranked the safest full-service airline worldwide for 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to top AirlineRatings.com's annual safety list.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

FAA Issues Warning To Airlines Flying Over Central and South America

FAA warns airlines to exercise caution over Central and South American airspace because of military activity and possible GPS interference; alerts effective for 60 days.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The One Place You Should Never Store Your Carry-on Bag on a Plane

"Storing your bag behind you often means you'll be forced to wait for nearly every other passenger to deplane before you can reach it. That can turn what should be a swift exit into a slow, frustrating slog,"
Travel
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

After United flights roll off tarmac, lose tires, audit finds FAA isn't staffed enough to do regular inspections | Fortune

FAA oversight of United maintenance is weakened by insufficient staffing, high turnover, misuse of virtual inspections, and limited access to United safety data.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

A Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at Bangor International Airport during a major winter storm; FAA and NTSB are investigating.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

3 is the magic number for Alaska Airlines: triple redundancy

"The two outages we experienced last year were painful for our guests, employees and financial results," he said. "It's not for a lack of investment. We were investing in IT. I think it was more of a configuration. We had hardware failures. We had backup systems and triple redundancies that didn't kick in."
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

BANGOR, Maine -- A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m., and there was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had undergone steady snowfall Sunday along with many other parts of the country.
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