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FAA Could Get $15B to Update Air Traffic Control Systems
A budget plan by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure would give the FAA $15 billion for air traffic control upgrades.
Report into Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines crash reveals fatal mistakes before collision
The U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter was 15 seconds away from crossing paths with the American Airlines jet on the eve of ...
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 ...
American Airlines Plane Turns Around After Passenger Reportedly Throws Fit Over Meal
An American Airlines flight was forced to turn back around after a disruptive passenger began to frighten other passengers on ...
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The Editorial Board: Nomination of Bedford for FAA job mocks the work of Flight 3407 families
Bryan Bedford's FAA nomination threatens vital pilot safety rules won after Flight 3407. Families and lawmakers warn his ...
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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Planes bump wings on the ground at Washington’s Reagan National Airport
“The wingtip of American Airlines Flight 5490 struck American Airlines Flight 4522 on a taxiway… around 12:45 p.m,” the FAA said in a statement.Flight 5490 was headed to Charleston, South ...
American Airlines to offer free inflight Wi-Fi, following rivals United and Delta
American Airlines has become the latest carrier to announce plans to add free inflight wi-fi for its most loyal travelers.