AviationBusiness
FAA Reviews Boeing 737 Max Software Glitch
The FAA is reviewing a 737 Max software glitch that can disengage automated vertical navigation during missed approaches, as airlines reject affected jets.
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DomesticInfrastructure
Experts: Trump Arch Adds Risk to Busy DC Airspace
Aviation experts warn Trump's proposed 250-foot arch near Reagan National Airport would add a new hazard to one of the most complex airspaces in the US.
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AccidentUnited States
LA News Helicopter and Bus Crashes Kill at Least 5
A news helicopter covering a fatal LA bus crash went down in Chatsworth, killing two journalists and a bystander, as investigators seek the cause.
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National NewsPolitics
Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany Survives Plane Crash Into Lake
Rep. Tom Tiffany and his pilot swam to safety after their plane lost power and made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau, Wisconsin.
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AviationUnited States
Miami Cargo Crash Raises Questions About Amazon Air
A fatal Miami cargo jet crash has focused scrutiny on 21 Air, a little-known carrier flying for Amazon, and its history of safety complaints.
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AccidentUnited States
NTSB: Miami Crash Pilot Warned Plane Came In Too Fast
NTSB data shows an Amazon cargo plane pilot repeatedly warned of excessive speed before the Miami runway overrun that killed five people on the ground.
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Accidents & Disasters
Miami Crash Victims Were Plane Cleaners in Van
All five victims of the Miami cargo jet crash were plane cleaners riding in a van when the Amazon jet overran the runway, authorities confirmed.
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National Security
Military GPS Jamming Linked to Fatal Air Ambulance Crash
Federal report reveals military jamming drill preceded fatal New Mexico air ambulance crash, exposing growing GPS interference danger facing US flights.
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AviationPolitics
FAA Probes Plane Takeoff Near Trump's Marine One
FAA investigates why a plane took off as Marine One approached Reagan National, raising questions about air traffic control protocols.
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TransportationSafety
Cockpit Alarms Sound During Delta Near Miss in Atlanta
Two Delta jets nearly collided at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, triggering anti-collision alarms. The FAA is investigating the latest US runway incursion.
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AccidentAviation
Two Teen Glider Pilots Survive Mid-Air Collision Over Genk
Two teenage glider pilots, aged 16 and 17, survived a mid-air collision over Genk, Belgium. Both deployed parachutes and landed safely with minor injuries.
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AccidentChina
China Confirms Pilot Death in Beijing Citic Tower Crash
Chinese authorities confirm pilot killed after light aircraft strikes Beijing's tallest skyscraper, injuring 13 and raising urban airspace safety concerns.
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Accidents & DisastersU.S. News
12 Presumed Dead After Skydiving Plane Crash in Missouri
All 12 people aboard a skydiving plane are presumed dead after a crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. The NTSB is investigating.
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JusticeAviation
Belgian Man Sentenced for Groping Flight Attendant on Flight
A Belgian man received 10 months in prison and was ordered to pay over $73,000 for groping a flight attendant and attempting to breach the cockpit.
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Aviation & Safety
Brussels Airlines Flight Struck by Lightning Over Zaventem
A Brussels Airlines A320neo was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff from Brussels Airport. The aircraft returned safely; no injuries were reported.
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