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businessinsider.com • Aviation • United States
Following a fatal helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River, the involved company, New York Helicopter Tours, is shutting down operations, prompting an FAA review and NTSB investigation.
elcorreo.com • Aviation • United States
Following a fatal helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River that killed a Spanish family, the FAA immediately shut down the involved company, New York Helicopter Tours, and launched an investigation.
thedailybeast.com • Politics • USA
The US Department of Transportation is facing a staffing crisis after thousands of employees, far exceeding initial expectations, volunteered for resignation under a federal cost-cutting initiative.
technologyreview.com • Aviation • World
NASA's development of a drone air traffic control system, UTM, enables safe simultaneous drone flights, fostering collaboration among competing companies and paving the way for broader adoption.
thedailybeast.com • Aviation • USA
A 90-second communications blackout at Newark Liberty International Airport caused significant flight disruptions and prompted trauma leave for air traffic controllers.
nymag.com • Aviation • United States
A 90-second communication and radar outage at Newark Liberty International Airport on April 28th caused significant flight delays and highlighted critical issues within the US air traffic control system.
chicagotribune.com • Aviation • USA
The Trump administration is working to address a significant shortage of air traffic controllers in the United States, a longstanding issue impacting flight safety and efficiency.
cnn.com • Aviation • United States
A telecommunications outage at the Philadelphia TRACON Area C caused a radar and communications failure impacting flights at Newark Liberty International Airport, leading to numerous delays and cancellations.
theepochtimes.com • Aviation • United States
Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a 90-second communications outage, causing significant flight delays and cancellations, adding to recent air traffic control issues at the major U.S. hub.
theatlantic.com • Politics • World
Years of underfunding and outdated technology have brought the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the brink of collapse, leading to near misses and system failures.
theatlantic.com • Aviation • United States
The United States' air traffic control system is facing a crisis due to outdated technology, insufficient funding, and a flawed governance structure, prompting calls for reform and significant investment.
cnn.com • Aviation • World
Widespread air traffic control communication and radar outages across the US, revealed through numerous reports, highlight the urgent need for modernization of aging equipment and infrastructure.
theverge.com • Aviation • USA
Outdated technology and chronic understaffing at the FAA's Newark air traffic control facility are causing frequent outages, jeopardizing air safety and highlighting a larger national problem.
enr.com • Politics • United States
The US House of Representatives passed a bill significantly increasing airport infrastructure grant funding and includes provisions for drone regulations and integrated project delivery.
theatlantic.com • Politics • USA
A $2.1 million government investigation into whether diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs caused recent plane crashes is underway, fueled by President Trump's claims and raising concerns among aviation officials.
washingtonpost.com • Politics • USA
During the US government shutdown, air traffic controllers received $0.00 paychecks, highlighting the financial strain on federal employees and the ongoing political impasse.