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9 injured as airplane flips in Toronto

The cause of the crash is not yet known

Salon · Feb 17, 2025

Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal mid-air collision in Washington

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Two Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Atlanta Airport

Tragic plane crash near Covington, Georgia claims two lives. FAA and NTSB investigating.

Trump Administration Fires Hundreds Of FAA Workers Amid Safety Concerns

Trump administration's termination of FAA probationary employees raises concerns about air traffic control safety and infrastructure.

Elon Musk will now 'plug in' to also commandeer aviation system, says Transportation Secretary

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire says ‘DOGE team will aim to make rapid safety upgrades to the air traffic control system’

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported

Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025

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 · Feb 1, 2025

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A passenger jet had to abort a landing at Reagan National Airport just 24 hours before fatal crash due to a helicopter

Investigators have recovered black box data recorders from plane and helicopter involved in crash

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Federal Employees Encouraged to Take 'Dream' Vacation in Exchange for Accepting 'Deferred Resignation' in Leaked Email

About a day before one of the worst aviation disasters in American history, employees of the Federal Aviation Administration received an email from the government in which they were once again asked to resign.

Latin Times · Jan 31, 2025

Ground Stop At Washington Reagan National Airport Due To Crash

Stay informed about the ground stop at Washington Reagan National Airport due to high traffic volume and reduced runway availability. Passengers advised to...

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas has killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Investigators Recover Plane Black Boxes From Washington Air Collision

According to a New York Times report, staffing was thin in the control tower at Reagan National Airport, where the airliner was about to land when the collision occurred. One controller, rather than the usual two, was handling both plane and helicopter traffic, the Times quoted a preliminary Federal Aviation…

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025

NTSB Recovers Both Black Boxes From Deadly DC Collision

Less than 24 hours after the tragic crash killed all 67 people on both aircraft near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation removed the black boxes from the wreckage of American Airlines flight 5342.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2025

Trump Appoints New FAA Administrator After Fatal Washington, D.C. Plane Crash

President Trump has appointed the former COO for a lobbying group to serve as the acting leader for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

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Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Bombshell FAA Report Reveals Control Tower Was Understaffed Before DC Plane Crash: 'Not Normal'

A bombshell report revealed that the control tower where pilots were receiving instructions from was understaffed before the plane crash in Washington, DC.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'

Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025

The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities

Editorial: The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety first

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.

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Reason · Jan 30, 2025

RFK Jr.'s Big Day

Plus: Tragic plane crash in D.C., immigration crackdown fallout, and more...

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Is flying becoming more dangerous? Washington DC plane crash questions answered

Lessons will be learnt from this tragedy and will contribute to future air safety

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2025

Plane collides with military helicopter in Washington DC

AN American Airlines flight has collided mid-air with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC, with both crashing into the Potomac River.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members has collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River

Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025

Investigation underway in DCA air disaster - Roll Call

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating an aircraft collision near Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

What to know about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC

A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while landing at the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

DC plane crash latest: First parts of plane wreckage are lifted from Potomac after families visit disaster site

None of the 67 passengers and crew are believed to have survived

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