Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters

Newark Airport Suffers Another Radar Outage

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The air traffic control mishap early Friday morning added to disruptions in recent days that have heightened concerns about safety at one of the busiest U.S. airports.

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

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The episode followed a fatal collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet in January, and prompted concern and outrage among officials.

Times Investigation Into the Deadly Crash at National Airport: 5 Takeaways

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New details show that the failures leading up to the midair collision of a regional jet and an Army helicopter were more complex than previously known.

The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport

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New details revealed by The Times show that the failures on Jan. 29 before an Army helicopter crashed into a jet near Reagan National Airport were far more complex than previously known.

Boeing Reports Smaller Loss but Trade War Threats Loom

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The plane maker, which has been trying to recover from a quality crisis, could lose orders in China as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.

F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert

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Four jets came close enough to the Delta flight, which was taking off from Washington’s Reagan National Airport, to set off a collision-avoidance alert.

Airplane Accidents Are Making People Re-Evaluate How They Fly With Infants

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Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they should fly with infants.

After Crash, F.A.A. Change Requires All Aircraft at Reagan to Broadcast Positions

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The agency’s acting director told senators of the new policy after it was revealed that tracking technology had been disabled before a deadly midair collision in January.