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fromabc7.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
10 hours ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
Humor
fromDefector
2 days ago

"Strong Fish Smell In Cabin," And Other Pilot-To-Ground Texts | Defector

Pilots are skilled professionals who use technology like ACARS for communication and reporting during flights.
NYC parents
fromabc7.com
3 weeks ago

Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

Two young Canadian pilots died in a collision between their plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
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.
#air-traffic-control
Video games
fromFortune
4 days 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 days 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.
#flight-safety
#faa
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Games

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.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US news

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.
Public health
fromEngadget
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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.
#air-travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromBoston.com
1 week 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
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days 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.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Divert, turn back or fly around: what it's like to be a pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path

Commercial pilots navigating Middle East conflicts face unprecedented airspace congestion and routing chaos, requiring rapid decision-making with limited maneuvering options and heightened safety risks.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 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
4 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks 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
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks 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.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Airline Pilot With 17% No-Match-Required 401(k) Gets Green Light to Cut Personal Contributions

Carlos, an airline pilot, can reduce his 401(k) contribution without jeopardizing retirement due to a generous 17% employer match.
#air-canada-crash
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 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
3 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.
#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.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week 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
#air-canada
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Canada news

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

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

2 pilots killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport | CBC

Canada news
fromFortune
3 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.
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
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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

2 pilots killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport | CBC

An Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot, and injuries to passengers.
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.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
3 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.
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
3 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.
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.
Gadgets
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is Using Airplane Mode on Flights Still Necessary?

Airplane mode is required by the FAA to prevent potential radio frequency interference with aircraft instruments, though actual risk is minimal and primarily concerns takeoff and landing phases.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Pilot killed in LaGuardia crash earned wings at Ontario college | CBC News

Two pilots were killed in a plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, identified as Antoine Forest and MacKenzie Gunther, a recent graduate of Seneca College.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

These Are the Most Obvious Signs That You Are a Frequent Flier, According to Flight Attendants

Flight attendants identify frequent fliers through behavioral cues and loyalty markers rather than appearance or luggage quality, with confidence, demeanor, and status indicators being the primary tells.
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.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is Your Airplane Wi-Fi Really Safe? Security Experts Weigh In

In-flight Wi-Fi is roughly on par with hotel or airport Wi-Fi. It's not automatically unsafe, but it's not something you should blindly trust either. You're on a shared network with hundreds of other people, and you don't know how well it's segmented or monitored.
Privacy technologies
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
#pilot-training
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
#flight-delays
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
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.
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.
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
Travel
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The unusual reason why fizzy drinks are used to clean planes' windows

Pilots sometimes use soda water or sparkling water to clean aircraft windshields because carbonic acid and carbonation remove bugs and grime without damaging coatings.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Comment about Chinese espionage triggers 'tangible safety concern' at California flight school

A local councilman's social media claims linking IASCO flight students to Chinese espionage put Asian students at risk and fueled misinformation.
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.
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,"
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet

Airplane toilets use vacuum mechanisms to suck waste into holding tanks, eliminating the need for water and making them safe and odor-minimized during flight.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Smartest Way to Time Your Airport Arrival, According to Airline Experts

arrive two hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and three hours prior to scheduled departure for international flights.
Travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I'm a Former Gate Agent, and These Are the 11 Carry-on Mistakes That Slow Down Boarding Every Single Time

Prepared passengers with appropriately sized carry-ons, organized essentials, and ready boarding passes speed boarding, reduce aisle congestion, and lower stress for everyone.
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