The Air CurrentJon Ostrower

NTSB releases final report on Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision, issues 33 safety recommendations

The NTSB published its final report on the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision near Washington, D.C., between a U.S. Army UH‑60L Black Hawk and an American Eagle CRJ700, issuing 33 safety recommendations. Investigators cited airspace design failures, controller saturation and technological limitations as probable causes.

2026-02-17T11:57:49.824327-08:00
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Lithuania's Vilnius airport resumes operations after suspected balloons force traffic restrictions

By Reuters: Lithuania's Vilnius airport has resumed operations after a short closure due to weather balloons from Belarus entering its airspace on Tuesday night, airport operator said.

2026-02-17T11:55:57.675701-08:00
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Lufthansa Group and Air India Expand Joint Business Agreement to Boost Long‑Haul Connectivity to India

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Enhanced market access to the world's most populous country with the fastest-growing aviation demand globallyJoint Business Agreement for more connections, joint marketing of flight offerings, and improved customer experienceIndia is the second most important market for long-haul flights after the USACarsten Spohr: "New chapter in aviation betwe...

2026-02-17T03:46:10.567310-08:00