Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached
Read full article: Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approachedIt's not clear why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump’s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport in an apparent violation of safety procedures put in place after last year’s midair collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter near that busy Washington D.C. airport.
FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
Read full article: FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthyThe Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week.
NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows
Read full article: NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report showsThe National Transportation Safety Board says the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people.
Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
Read full article: Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in ChicagoA Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.
Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
Read full article: Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert saysAn aviation expert says a Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston’s airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort its landing.
Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash
Read full article: Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crashThe plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.
Laredo plane crash: NTSB, FAA begin investigation into deadly crash, city officials say
Read full article: Laredo plane crash: NTSB, FAA begin investigation into deadly crash, city officials sayLaredo’s mayor, police chief and fire chief provided an update on a deadly plane crash during a news conference Wednesday morning.
Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
Read full article: Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpersSeveral of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers.
12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say
Read full article: 12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities sayAuthorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field and caught fire.
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Read full article: At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they poseFans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction.
Defense Department delays 54 wind projects in Texas, citing national security concerns
Read full article: Defense Department delays 54 wind projects in Texas, citing national security concernsAfter years of trying to stop offshore wind projects, the Trump administration is now pausing routine federal permits for 165 land-based projects, including dozens in Texas.
NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpit
Read full article: NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots to deal with smoke in the cockpitSafety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023.
The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air
Read full article: The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the airThe model of cargo plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, last fall after an engine fell off a UPS plane as it was taking off resumed flying over the weekend.
FAA employee in New Hampshire accused of sending email threatening to kill Trump
Read full article: FAA employee in New Hampshire accused of sending email threatening to kill TrumpA Federal Aviation Administration employee in New Hampshire is accused of sending an email to the White House threatening to kill President Donald Trump after using his work computer to research assassination attempts and related topics.
United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck
Read full article: United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truckA United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action
Read full article: Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive actionTwo Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane.
Drone sightings in restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
Read full article: Drone sightings in restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authoritiesA rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators.
FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns
Read full article: FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concernsTravelers can expect roughly one quarter of the flights to be delayed by at least half an hour at San Francisco International Airport over the next six months.
Washington-area airports halt flights due to chemical smell at air traffic center
Read full article: Washington-area airports halt flights due to chemical smell at air traffic centerAirports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and some cities in Virginia briefly halted all flights Friday evening because of what federal authorities said was a strong chemical smell at the flight center that controls traffic into the airports.
FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage
Read full article: FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outageAll JetBlue flights were briefly grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration early Tuesday at the request of the airline as it dealt with a short system outage.
AP Sources: Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure
Read full article: AP Sources: Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closureThe sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday — first announced as extending for 10 days but lasting only a few hours — stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser to shoot down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to the Associated Press. San Antonio’s lone direct Wednesday flight to El Paso was not impacted.
The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel drones
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel dronesThe Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictions
Read full article: El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictionsA source told the Tribune that Defense Department drones spurred the announced closure, but the White House said unmanned craft were flown by Mexican cartels.
Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources say
Read full article: Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace, AP sources sayThe Pentagon allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser earlier this week, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to suddenly close the airspace over El Paso, Texas.
NASCAR's Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 others
Read full article: NASCAR's Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 othersFederal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others.
Flight aborts takeoff at high speed, avoids collision after private plane entered runway at San Antonio airport
Read full article: Flight aborts takeoff at high speed, avoids collision after private plane entered runway at San Antonio airportA plane aborted takeoff at 103 mph Tuesday afternoon at San Antonio International Airport after a small propeller plane entered the runway without clearance.
Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic
Read full article: Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about trafficThe National Transportation Safety Board says the placement of a helicopter route so close to Reagan National Airport's secondary runway was a key factor in causing a midair aircraft collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., a year ago.
Lawyer for prominent Houston law firm among victims identified in fatal plane crash in Maine
Read full article: Lawyer for prominent Houston law firm among victims identified in fatal plane crash in MaineTara Arnold was an attorney for Arnold & Itkin, whose PAC has donated to lawmakers fighting tort reform.
Investigators will detail the causes of the midair collision over Washington and recommend changes
Read full article: Investigators will detail the causes of the midair collision over Washington and recommend changesSo many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the collision between an airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people that the National Transportation Safety Board isn’t likely to identify a single cause at its hearing Tuesday.
Timeline of the year since an Army helicopter and plane collided over Washington, DC
Read full article: Timeline of the year since an Army helicopter and plane collided over Washington, DCA collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet killed 67 people near Washington, D.C. in January 2025.
FAA is making the rules imposed after an airliner collided with an Army helicopter permanent
Read full article: FAA is making the rules imposed after an airliner collided with an Army helicopter permanentThe federal government says temporary rules imposed after last year's collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter to improve the safety of the crowded airspace around Washington, D.C., are being made permanent.
FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'
Read full article: FAA urges pilots to exercise caution over eastern Pacific, citing 'military activities'The Federal Aviation Administration is urging U.S. aircraft operators to “exercise caution” when flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing “military activities” and satellite navigation interference.
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
Read full article: US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in WashingtonThe U.S. government says the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in a fatal collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital.
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash
Read full article: FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crashThe head of the Federal Aviation Administration says he won’t forget the 67 people who died when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.
UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges
Read full article: UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer allegesA lawyer who filed two wrongful death lawsuits over a fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky says the company put profits over safety by continuing to fly older planes.
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
Read full article: Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery seasonUPS Airlines says a fleet of planes grounded after a deadly crash is expected to miss the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs.
Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trains
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trainsPeople with Thanksgiving travel plans may still feel on edge after the U.S. government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays.
FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown
Read full article: FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the nearly 20,000 air traffic controllers and technicians who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive bonuses.
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
Read full article: FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedulesSummary: The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown at 40 major U.S. airports.
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
Read full article: FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remainThe Federal Aviation Administration is rolling back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports that have been in place since Nov. 7.
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts
Read full article: Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cutsAirlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports.
There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Read full article: There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown endsAirlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week.
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Read full article: While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown endsAir travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
San Antonio airport will not face flight reduction, passengers could feel impacts on connections
Read full article: San Antonio airport will not face flight reduction, passengers could feel impacts on connectionsThe Federal Aviation Administration directed airlines to cut flights at the nation’s 40 busiest airports in response to an ongoing air traffic controller shortage amid the government shutdown.
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown
Read full article: These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
Read full article: US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown orderFlight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown
Read full article: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues
Read full article: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continuesTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
Read full article: Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortagesFlight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month.
Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
Read full article: Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month markContinued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark.
The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges ruleFederal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown.
NTSB says FAA was wrong not to require inspections of Learjet landing gear after Arizona crash
Read full article: NTSB says FAA was wrong not to require inspections of Learjet landing gear after Arizona crashThe National Transportation Safety Board wants the owners of nearly 2,000 Learjets to urgently inspect their landing gear to make sure they won't collapse like they did in a fatal crash earlier this year involving a private jet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil.
Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks
Read full article: Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecksA shortage of air traffic controllers has caused more flight disruptions at airports across the country.
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage
Read full article: Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortageThe Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility.
FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane
Read full article: FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off planeThe Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will allow Boeing to produce more 737 Max airplanes by increasing the limit it imposed after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines jet that the company built.
Transportation secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllers
Read full article: Transportation secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllersTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the government shutdown is putting more stress on air traffic controllers who already have an extremely stressful job, as well as threatening a program that small communities rely on to help subsidize airline service.
San Antonio International Airport nets $12.6 million supporting new billion dollar terminal project
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport nets $12.6 million supporting new billion dollar terminal projectThe San Antonio International Airport (SAT) received a $12.6 million grant to support ongoing development for its planned $1.2 billion terminal.
Cockpit recorders of Delta jets that collided on LaGuardia taxiway are being analyzed
Read full article: Cockpit recorders of Delta jets that collided on LaGuardia taxiway are being analyzedTwo Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the ground at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing.
FAA restores Boeing's ability to certify Max jets for flight more than 6 years after fatal crashes
Read full article: FAA restores Boeing's ability to certify Max jets for flight more than 6 years after fatal crashesBoeing is getting back the ability to perform final safety inspections on 737 Max jetliners and certify the planes for flight more than six years after crashes of the then-new model killed 346 people.
A plane had to be stopped by a safety zone at the end of the runway at a Virginia airport
Read full article: A plane had to be stopped by a safety zone at the end of the runway at a Virginia airportOfficials say no injuries were reported after a commercial regional jet overshot the designated touch down zone at a Virginia airport amid heavy rain, but was stopped in a safety area at the end of the runway.
Family of 1 of the 67 Washington plane crash victims sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines
Read full article: Family of 1 of the 67 Washington plane crash victims sues the FAA, Army and American AirlinesThe family of one of the 67 people who were killed when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January is suing the government and the airlines involved.
Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against FAA over failed SpaceX launch
Read full article: Judge dismisses environmental lawsuit against FAA over failed SpaceX launchThe suit, filed in 2023 after the launch of SpaceX's Starship in Boca Chica ended in an explosion, accused the agency of not properly assessing environmental impacts.
FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout
Read full article: FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowoutThe Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including an incident in January last year where an Alaska Airlines jetliner lost a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight.
FAA extends ban on US commercial flights to Haiti's capital because of risk from gangs
Read full article: FAA extends ban on US commercial flights to Haiti's capital because of risk from gangsA Federal Aviation Administration ban on U.S. commercial flights to Haiti’s capital has been extended to March 7, 2026.
NJ governor seeks restrictions on nonessential helicopter flights after deadly NYC chopper crash
Read full article: NJ governor seeks restrictions on nonessential helicopter flights after deadly NYC chopper crashNew Jersey’s governor is asking federal officials to impose restrictions on nonessential helicopter flights in his state after a New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair in April, killing six people.
US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances
Read full article: US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distancesA new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.
Broken altimeter, ignored warnings: Hearings reveal what went wrong in DC crash that killed 67
Read full article: Broken altimeter, ignored warnings: Hearings reveal what went wrong in DC crash that killed 67A long list of things went wrong in January and contributed to the collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet over Washington, D.
Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB
Read full article: Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSBAviation experts told the National Transportation Safety Board that night vision goggles may have created viewing difficulties for the pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January.
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
Read full article: NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limitInvestigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above its height limit.
NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash. Here's what to know
Read full article: NTSB hearings will focus on fatal Army helicopter-passenger jet crash. Here's what to knowThe National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings on the fatal midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter.
Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport
Read full article: Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airportPassengers had to use an emergency slide to evacuate a smoking American Airlines jet at Denver International Airport.
Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraft
Read full article: Shocking plunge by Southwest flight from Southern California was to avoid another aircraftPassengers aboard a Southwest Airline jet that took a dramatic plunge were told by the pilot that they nearly struck another plane.
Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft
Read full article: Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraftA Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two flight attendants, authorities and passengers said.
Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airports
Read full article: Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airportsThe evasive action an airline pilot took to avoid a B-52 bomber in the skies over North Dakota has focused attention on the way small airport towers are often run by private companies without their own radars.
Air traffic controllers didn't warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force says
Read full article: Air traffic controllers didn't warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force saysThe U.S. Air Force says air traffic controllers at Minot International Airport in North Dakota failed to warn a military B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane.
Delta pilot apologizes to passengers after ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid collision with B-52 bomber
Read full article: Delta pilot apologizes to passengers after ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid collision with B-52 bomberA Delta Air Lines pilot offered an apology to passengers after a sudden turn to avoid a B-52 bomber caught them by surprise.
6 killed in a crash of a small plane in Ohio, officials say
Read full article: 6 killed in a crash of a small plane in Ohio, officials sayFour adults from one family who were heading out on vacation were killed along with their pilot and co-pilot when a small plane crashed minutes after taking off from an Ohio airport.
Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, NTSB says
Read full article: Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, NTSB saysThe National Transportation Safety Board chairwoman says heroic actions by the crew aboard an Alaska Airlines flight ensured everyone survived last year when the door plug panel blew out of the plane.