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.
Ronald Reagan Washington ‘one of the most demanding airports’ for pilots, who face ‘helicopter alley’
DCA is one of the most demanding airports in the world. It also has what’s known as ‘helicopter alley’ with hundreds of ...
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 ...
Fedex Feeder: How The Cessna Skycourier Came To Be
FedEx Feeder network and how it is held together by the Cessna Skycourier, a plane designed specifically for FedEx ...
Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision
The crash highlighted issues around the congested airspace shared by civilian and military aircraft over the U.S. capital.
Aviation safety in the United States: A look at runway incursions and aircraft collisions
A look at the frequency of runway incursions in the United States and the preventative measures taken by the FAA to avoid ...
Washington, DC, Plane Crash: Everything We Know So Far
Air traffic controllers asked Flight 5342 to switch runways when coming in to land. Black box recordings from the jet and the ...
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‘This is a warning’: Airport close calls a common occurrence as air traffic volume soars
Kennedy International Airport in 2023 and an incident the following month in which a FedEx plane came within 100 feet of landing on a Southwest plane trying to take off in Austin, Texas.
Conversation around Austin airport close calls 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 including several in Austin.
Spotlight on incidents at airports after fatal crash near Washington D.C.
The deadly plane and helicopter collision outside of Washington D.C. which claimed the lives of 67 people has officials highlighting aviation safety.