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Lawmakers urge FAA to address safety issues at Washington airport after incidents
Three senior Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to address significant safety issues ...
FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington
A federal review of helicopter safety around some of the busiest U.S. airports has revealed dangerous flying conditions at ...
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4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National
DALLAS — Today, in 1966, the first scheduled jet services began at Washington’s National Airport (DCA). The honor of ...
Too often helicopters got dangerously close to passenger planes in Las Vegas, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration says analysis in the wake of January’s crash between an Army helicopter and a passenger ...
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Legislators Question Alleged Counter-Drone System Misuse Near D.C.
Legislators are asking questions after alleged misuse of counter-unmanned aircraft systems by the Secret Service disrupted ...
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here’s how to cope with in-flight anxiety
The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about ...
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Number of Fully Trained Air Controllers Is Down at Washington-Area Facilities
An air-traffic tower serving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had 19 fully trained controllers on board as of Sept. 2023, compared with 21 in Sept. 2014, FAA air-traffic workforce data shows.
US airports face an increasing collision risk as drone use spikes
Passenger jets have long been subject to risks around airports — whether from bird strikes or congested airspace — as was ...
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US FAA takes action to prevent helicopter incidents near Las Vegas airport
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it is taking action to prevent collisions between helicopters and ...