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Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks agoInvestigator 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.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks agoInvestigator 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.
#aviation-safety
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month agoNTSB: 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
1 month agoFAA 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks agoGE Aerospace Is Down 14% This Month While Its $190 Billion Backlog Keeps Growing
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to strike 18 US technology and defense-related companies operating in the Middle East, including GE, which has contributed to a bearish sentiment among investors.
Business
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month agoAirline bosses ask Congress to end the government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaid and travel chaos continues
TSA employees missing paychecks during the government shutdown are calling out sick or resigning, causing airport security delays that prompted major airline CEOs to demand Congress end the shutdown.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoAirline CEOs said $0 TSA paychecks during the government shutdown are 'simply unacceptable'
Airline executives demand Congress protect TSA and aviation workers from unpaid furloughs during government shutdowns to prevent airport disruptions and worker hardship.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month agoThe TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution
Private security contractors at some U.S. airports maintain continuous operations during government shutdowns because their federal contracts ensure uninterrupted funding, unlike TSA-staffed airports that face disruptions.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago'Air travel is the political football:' Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: 'Air travel is the political football' | Fortune
Airline and cargo company CEOs urge Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing federal aviation worker pay during government shutdowns to prevent operational disruptions.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month agoAirline bosses ask Congress to end the government shutdown as TSA workers go unpaid and travel chaos continues
TSA employees missing paychecks during the government shutdown are calling out sick or resigning, causing airport security delays that prompted major airline CEOs to demand Congress end the shutdown.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoAirline CEOs said $0 TSA paychecks during the government shutdown are 'simply unacceptable'
Airline executives demand Congress protect TSA and aviation workers from unpaid furloughs during government shutdowns to prevent airport disruptions and worker hardship.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months agoWhy 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 agoThe 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 agoThe 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.
Science
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago30 Aircraft That Were Technological Marvels But Also Operational Headaches
Technological breakthroughs in advanced aircraft often produced unmatched capabilities but caused intense maintenance, logistics, and readiness challenges that undermined long-term operational effectiveness.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month agoI'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.
US news
fromFortune
1 month agoAfter 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
fromFortune
2 months agoTSA agents are working without pay again as DHS shuts down, and experts warn of flight delays even though air traffic controllers aren't affected | Fortune
A DHS shutdown forces TSA officers to work without pay and may lengthen airport security lines while FAA air traffic controllers continue to be paid.
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