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Trump Congratulates Southwest for Narrowly Avoiding Collision With Private Jet, Says Pilot 'Must Have Been Sleeping!'

Trump praises Southwest pilots for avoiding a near-collision in Chicago, blames other jet's pilot for "sleeping" amid rising concerns over FAA staffing shortages due to DOGE-led layoffs.

Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025

What is a bird strike? How concerned you need to be when flying

Everything to know about bird strikes following the fatal Jeju Air flight in South Korea

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system

A satellite company owned by Elon Musk is on a possible fast track to take over a large federal contract to modernize the nation’s air traffic communications system

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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Another Elon Musk Business Signs Contract to Work With US Federal Agency, This Time to One Affected By Staffing Cuts

Elon Musk's internet company, Starlink, has inked a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide 4,000 satellites in the coming months.

Latin Times · Feb 25, 2025

WATCH: Southwest Plane Aborts Landing to Avoid Colliding With Jet in Chicago as FAA Hit by Layoffs

A Southwest Airlines flight at Chicago's Midway Airport swooped up during landing to avoid a close runway collision, as FAA safety concerns mount amid recent layoffs.

International Business Times · Feb 25, 2025

New rules around Marine One airspace cause travel hell at a DC airport

A Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines jet collided over Washington’s Reagan National Airport last month, prompting new safety procedures

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

What to know about air traffic control towers after a midair collision in Arizona prompts questions

Do more U.S. airports need control towers

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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Senate Commerce Committee Subpoenas Massport Over Migrant Sheltering

Sen. Ted Cruz issues a subpoena to Massport for sheltering migrants at Boston Logan Airport, raising concerns about violating FAA grant conditions.

Explosion of Starship Flight 7 traced to fires in rocket's 'attic,' SpaceX says

SpaceX has finished its investigation into what went wrong on the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket, which ended with a dramatic explosion.

Space · Feb 24, 2025

Elon Musk's Email Mandate Sparks Controversy Among Transportation Employees

Elon Musk's request for DOT employees to list accomplishments by Monday raises concerns among FAA air traffic controllers.

Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk’s firms, sparks alarm

Environment justice advocates say tools to study pollution in vulnerable communities by companies, including xAI and SpaceX, have disappeared

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025

FAA Air Traffic Controllers Face Unnecessary Distraction Amid Staff Shortages

FAA air traffic controllers face challenges with email request amidst workforce shortages and infrastructure issues.

Team Trump has defended their FAA cuts. Former staffers warn the purge will ‘only create more safety risks’

Despite assurances from transport secretary Sean Duffy that none of the 400 FAA staff let go were critical safety personnel, industry experts disagree

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Delta Air Lines Responds To Misleading Assertions About Flight Crew

Delta Air Lines responds to rumors and clarifies crew qualifications after Flight 4819 crash. No fatalities, injured passengers discharged, compensation of...

Spacex Engineers Join FAA To Modernize Air Traffic Control

SpaceX engineers collaborate with FAA to enhance US air traffic control for safety and efficiency.

The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2025

Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows

Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year

FAA Job Cuts Raise Concerns About Aviation Safety

FAA layoffs affecting safety roles raise concerns in the aviation industry. Impact on air travel safety and operational efficiency under scrutiny.

The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2025

Delta offers $30,000 to passengers in Canada plane flip – ‘no strings attached’

Plane caught fire and flipped at Toronto’s Pearson airport, hospitalizing 21 of 80 people onboard

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The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Delta offers Toronto crash passengers $30,000 ‘no strings attached’ as some retain lawyers

The airline said that the payment offer comes with ‘no strings attached’

Two Dead In Midair Collision At Arizona Airport

Tragedy at Marana Regional Airport as two planes collide, resulting in fatalities. Investigations ongoing.

FAA Acknowledges Firing Employees, Ensures Safety Critical Functions Retained

FAA terminated probationary employees, SpaceX team assisting with aviation safety challenges.

Senator Calls For Reversal Of FAA Firings Amid Safety Concerns

Senator Blumenthal calls for reversal of FAA firings to prioritize aviation safety post safety incidents.

FAA Acknowledges Firing Probationary Employees, Ensures Flight Safety Unaffected

Debate ensues as Trump Administration terminates probationary FAA employees, raising concerns over flight safety impact.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Washington D.C. plane crash victim’s wife files claims against Army, FAA for $250 million

Crash victim Casey Crafton was married for sixteen years and a father to three sons

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Two people dead after two planes collide mid-air in Arizona

The airport did not have an air traffic control tower, the FAA said

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