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Family of D.C. plane crash victim sues FAA, Army, American Airlines

Family of D.C. plane crash victim sues FAA, Army, American Airlines

The family of one of the 67 people killed earlier this year when an American Airlines plane and a United States Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the government and the airlines involved in the crash. It accuses them of failing to recognize the warning signs after more than 30 documented near misses in …

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United Airlines lifts brief ground stop after tech issue prompts FAA halt – Reuters

United Airlines lifts brief ground stop after tech issue prompts FAA halt  Reuters United Airlines ground stop sees all planes briefly held across U.S. and Canada  CBS News United, American airlines experience technical issues  The Hill United Airlines flights grounded nationwide for 30 minutes due to ‘connectivity issue’  NBC News United issues statement after grounding all departing flights in US on Sept. 23  USA Today …

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FAA says ‘multiple failures’ in technology caused DFW, Love Field equipment outage

FAA says ‘multiple failures’ in technology caused DFW, Love Field equipment outage

A ground stop and equipment outage that led to the cancellation and delay of hundreds of flights at DFW International and Love Field airports Friday evening was caused by “multiple failures” of technology provided by a Dallas-based internet provider, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. “Yesterday’s disruption was caused by multiple failures of the TDMI data telecommunications service provided by …

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Air Traffic Returns to Normal at Dallas-Area Airports After Outage, FAA Says – The Wall Street Journal

Air Traffic Returns to Normal at Dallas-Area Airports After Outage, FAA Says  The Wall Street Journal Flights resume after radar and communication outages hit air traffic controllers in Dallas  CNN Outdated infrastructure is to blame for hours long ground stop at Dallas airports, FAA says  CBS News DFW Airport, Love Field flight delays continue after ground stop is lifted  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth …

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Airlines should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags, FAA says

Airlines should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags, FAA says

Aviation news Federal agencies Air travel safety Airplane crashes See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Washington  —  The Federal Aviation Administration announced a safety alert Friday morning telling airlines they should do more to make sure passengers don’t try to evacuate with their carry-on bags in an emergency. Bringing luggage during an evacuation can slow the process, potentially risking …

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FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout

FAA seeks .1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including ones related to an Alaska Airlines jetliner losing a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight. The proposed penalty is for safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024, the FAA said Friday. That period includes the January 2024 blowout of …

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Archer Aviation (ACHR) Set to Begin U.S. Air Taxi Trials With FAA Backing

Archer Aviation (ACHR) Set to Begin U.S. Air Taxi Trials With FAA Backing

Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) said it plans to join the new federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The program was set by the White House in June to speed up the rollout of electric air taxis in U.S. cities. The Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration will run the program and give companies a way to test flights before …

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