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Army releases name of 3rd soldier who died in helicopter and airliner crash

The Army has released the name of the third soldier who died Wednesday when an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near the D

The Independent UK

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

Medical jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing seven and setting homes on fire

All six people onboard and one person on the ground are dead, with 19 others injured, says Philadelphia mayor

The Guardian - US

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Army Withholds Name of Female Black Hawk Pilot in DC Crash, Honoring Family's Request

A female Black Hawk pilot killed in a midair collision over Washington, D.C., remains unnamed as the Army honors her family's request for privacy.

Latin Times

Helicopter involved in fatal Washington plane crash was on army training drill

Secretary of defense says mission was for evacuating government officials in the event of a catastrophe or attack

The Guardian - US

Less Than 10% of US Airport Towers Have Enough Air Traffic Controllers: Report

A nationwide air traffic controller shortage is raising aviation safety concerns, as a new report reveals critical understaffing at U.S. airport towers amid the deadly Washington, D.C., collision.

Latin Times

Sen. Warren Questions Elon Musk's Role In FAA Resignation

Senator Warren questions Elon Musk's role in FAA head's resignation amid aviation collision, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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U.S. Imposes Helicopter Flight Restrictions After DC Crash

The deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., prompted concerns over crowded airspace.

International Business Times

The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again

Trump’s pretense as king has quickly devolved into his strutting insult routine. He will always exploit tragedy to display his self-regard

The Guardian - US

Philadelphia plane crash: What we know so far as Learjet air ambulance comes down in huge explosion near mall

Six Mexican nationals have been identified as the victims on board the Learjet 55 aircraft that fell from the sky near Roosevelt Mall last week

The Independent UK

Destruction As Executive Jet Crashes In Philadelphia, Sparking Blazes

A small jet with six people onboard crashed into a busy Philadelphia suburb Friday, officials said, showering wreckage over a wide areas and sparking blazes that caused extensive damage to homes and vehicles.

International Business Times

Philadelphia plane crash latest: Black box recovered as crew and passengers in medical jet crash identified

All six passengers on board the Learjet 55 aircraft that crashed shortly after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport have been identified

The Independent UK

Overwhelmed? DC Crash Puts Spotlight On US Air Traffic Agency

Prior to this week's fatal airplane crash in Washington, the US air traffic control (ATC) system was regarded as an understaffed operation beset with old and sometimes obsolete equipment.

International Business Times

Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D

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The Independent UK

Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem

The Independent UK

Federal employees ordered to remove pronouns from their email signature and urged to find ‘higher productivity jobs’

Critics have warned government can’t offer or fund Trump’s promised buyouts of federal workers

Latin Times

Top Republican Overseeing FAA Says DEI Didn't Have 'Anything to Do' With DC Plane Crash

The top Republican overseeing the FAA has officially stated that DEI policies did not have "anything to do" with the Washington, DC, plane crash.

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“It’s Hard To Fathom”: Baffled Expert Says Dated Military Practice Might Have Caused DC Crash

Aviation expert and former pilot pointed out a concerning military practice at airports after the tragic American Airlines crash The post “It’s Hard To Fathom”: Baffled Expert Says Dated Military Practice Might Have Caused DC Crash first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Reason

Understaffed Air Traffic Control, DEI Are Unlikely Causes of D.C. Plane Crash

There's still a lot we don't know and initial speculation from the media and the president about the causes of Wednesday's disaster appear off-base.

Latin Times

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.

The Independent UK

Fox News removes pro-DEI language from job postings after reporter’s inquiry

‘FOX News Media routinely reviews our legal obligations including under federal, state, and local law and we have removed this language,’ a network spokesperson said in a statement.

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White House Orders Review Of Aviation Safety Standards

White House announces review of FAA safety standards after tragic plane crash.

International Business Times

FAA Shuts Down Route Used By Black Hawk Helicopter In Horrific Mid-Air DC Crash

All 67 people aboard the chopper and American Airlines plane were killed in the collision near Reagan National Airport

Roll Call

Crash sheds light on strained workforce controlling the skies - Roll Call

Fatal midair collision in Washington is a wake-up call amid unresolved issues like an air traffic controller shortage, aviation experts say.

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