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Panic on United Airlines flight after flames shoot out of wing on take-off

Passenger videos show smoke and flames shooting out one of the wings

The Independent UK

Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests

Uncontrolled space debris reentries are of growing concern for air traffic, as SpaceX's recent Starship Flight 7 showed.

Space

Families of victims visit Washington plane crash site amid swirl of questions

Federal investigators are still working to piece together the events that led to the crash that killed 67 people

The Guardian - US

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‘Stomach-turning’: Democrats condemn Trump’s DEI claims after Washington plane crash

Political leaders clash over Trump linking diversity, equity and inclusion practices with collision that killed 67 people

The Guardian - US

Female Black Hawk Pilot Whose Identity Family Withheld Due to Trump DEI Accusations Identified

The identity of the helicopter pilot who was killed in a mid-air collision with an American Airline plane has been released amidst accusations by president Donald Trump that DEI was a factor in the fatal crash.

Latin Times

Families visit crash site days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation

Families of victims of the deadliest U.S. air disaster in a nearly in 25 years visited the crash site just outside Washington, D

The Independent UK

Army releases name of 3rd soldier who died in helicopter and airliner crash

The Army has released the name of the third soldier who died Wednesday when an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near the D

The Independent UK

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Some FAA systems are a half-century old, as aging tech suffers from lack of replacement parts and service

A 2024 GAO report found that 37% of the FAA's 138 air traffic control systems were deemed unsustainable.

Fortune

Medical jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing seven and setting homes on fire

All six people onboard and one person on the ground are dead, with 19 others injured, says Philadelphia mayor

The Guardian - US

Army Withholds Name of Female Black Hawk Pilot in DC Crash, Honoring Family's Request

A female Black Hawk pilot killed in a midair collision over Washington, D.C., remains unnamed as the Army honors her family's request for privacy.

Latin Times

Helicopter involved in fatal Washington plane crash was on army training drill

Secretary of defense says mission was for evacuating government officials in the event of a catastrophe or attack

The Guardian - US

Less Than 10% of US Airport Towers Have Enough Air Traffic Controllers: Report

A nationwide air traffic controller shortage is raising aviation safety concerns, as a new report reveals critical understaffing at U.S. airport towers amid the deadly Washington, D.C., collision.

Latin Times

Sen. Warren Questions Elon Musk's Role In FAA Resignation

Senator Warren questions Elon Musk's role in FAA head's resignation amid aviation collision, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Top News

U.S. Imposes Helicopter Flight Restrictions After DC Crash

The deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., prompted concerns over crowded airspace.

International Business Times

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The Guardian - US

The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again

Trump’s pretense as king has quickly devolved into his strutting insult routine. He will always exploit tragedy to display his self-regard

The Independent UK

Philadelphia plane crash: What we know so far as Learjet air ambulance comes down in huge explosion near mall

Six Mexican nationals have been identified as the victims on board the Learjet 55 aircraft that fell from the sky near Roosevelt Mall last week

International Business Times

Destruction As Executive Jet Crashes In Philadelphia, Sparking Blazes

A small jet with six people onboard crashed into a busy Philadelphia suburb Friday, officials said, showering wreckage over a wide areas and sparking blazes that caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles.

The Independent UK

Philadelphia plane crash latest: Black box recovered as crew and passengers in medical jet crash identified

All six passengers on board the Learjet 55 aircraft that crashed shortly after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport have been identified

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International Business Times

Overwhelmed? DC Crash Puts Spotlight On US Air Traffic Agency

Prior to this week's fatal airplane crash in Washington, the US air traffic control (ATC) system was regarded as an understaffed operation beset with old and sometimes obsolete equipment.

The Independent UK

Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D

The Independent UK

Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem

The Independent UK

Federal employees ordered to remove pronouns from their email signature and urged to find ‘higher productivity jobs’

Critics have warned government can’t offer or fund Trump’s promised buyouts of federal workers

Latin Times

Top Republican Overseeing FAA Says DEI Didn't Have 'Anything to Do' With DC Plane Crash

The top Republican overseeing the FAA has officially stated that DEI policies did not have "anything to do" with the Washington, DC, plane crash.

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“It’s Hard To Fathom”: Baffled Expert Says Dated Military Practice Might Have Caused DC Crash

Aviation expert and former pilot pointed out a concerning military practice at airports after the tragic American Airlines crash The post “It’s Hard To Fathom”: Baffled Expert Says Dated Military Practice Might Have Caused DC Crash first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Understaffed Air Traffic Control, DEI Are Unlikely Causes of D.C. Plane Crash

There's still a lot we don't know and initial speculation from the media and the president about the causes of Wednesday's disaster appear off-base.

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