2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport
The episode followed a fatal collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet in January, and prompted concern and outrage among officials.
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Newark Airport Is Experiencing Major Flight Delays. What’s Causing Them?
Staffing shortages at an air traffic control center have added to the effects of a runway closure, prompting United Airlines to cut flights at the hub.
Times Investigation Into the Deadly Crash at National Airport: 5 Takeaways
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
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
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.
Air Traffic Controller Arrested in Incident at Reagan National Tower
The arrest of an F.A.A. employee on assault and battery charges comes as flight operations at the airport have been under scrutiny since a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided in January.
F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert
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
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
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.
Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump
Elon Musk’s role in the White House allows him to cancel contracts and influence policy, potentially benefiting his companies. Supporters say he has the best technology.