Rachel Maddow Explains Why America Had No FAA Administrator During DC Crash | Video
"He's been personally demanding that this guy be gotten rid of, and so, he got it. FAA chief was out on Inauguration Day," the MSNBC anchor states.
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The crash between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter has revived concerns about aviation safety and a shortage of ...
American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter outside ...
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Retro Spaceplane aces test for space station cargo missions
A retro-futuristic spacecraft with a mixture of the old and new has passed a major milestone as it's readied for its debut orbital mission. Sierra Space has announced that its Dream Chaser cargo ...
Conversation around Austin airport near-misses highlight industry fears after deadly DC plane crash
The American air travel system has been under increasing stress in recent years, most notably in a series of near tragedies ...
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DC plane crash underscores concerning rise in ‘close calls’ across US airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has seen a concerning rise in ‘near-miss incidents’ across the U.S., according to a 2023 New York Times investigation. According to FAA data, it's ...
D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.
The fatal D.C. plane crash has renewed focus on the recent history of crashes and near misses in U.S. airspace.
Deadly mid-air collision renews urgent questions about near-misses, air safety
There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.
Pilots Warned of Dangerous Increase in Near Misses at U.S. Airports Before American Airlines Crash
A New York Times investigation from August 2023 included confidential reports documenting an alarming number of near ...
Crowded D.C. airspace a challenge before plane, helicopter collision
The close calls coincide with a shortage of air traffic controllers that has delayed flights and raised safety concerns ...
Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision
The crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport ...