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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel

FAA moves to fire two LaGuardia controllers who left early before fatal Air Canada collision

The FAA is taking steps to dismiss two LaGuardia air traffic controllers who allegedly left their shifts early before an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with an airport fire truck on March 22, killing both pilots. Officials are also reviewing alleged timecard fraud involving other controllers.

Also: Reuters, New York Times and CNN
2026-08-27T11:25:42.184488-07:00
ATC   North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air Canada  
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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA Seeks to Fire LaGuardia Controllers Who Allegedly Left Early Before Fatal Air Canada Express Crash

By Bloomberg: The US Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to fire two air-traffic controllers determined to have left their shifts early before an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in March, according to people familiar with the matter.

2026-08-27T11:51:11.662060-07:00
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Associated Press • Josh Funk

Controllers warned Trump copter pilots about radio failures 1 week before they came close to jet

By Associated Press: Investigators say air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trump’s helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet and the chopper were allowed to take off at the same time.

Also: The Independent, Military Times and The Independent
2026-08-27T11:05:25.550904-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

British Airways A350-1000 returns to London after nine days stranded in Barbados

By Air Data News: Ground vehicle reportedly struck G-XWBK near a passenger door after the aircraft arrived from Heathrow on August 18 British Airways Airbus A350-1000 is returning to London on Thursday, August 27, after spending nine days on the ground in Barbados following an accident with a ground vehicle.

2026-08-27T10:33:01.917626-07:00
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CNBC • Michele Luhn

American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes

By CNBC: American is adding seven routes to its 2027 schedule, with the majority heading to smaller European cities from its Philadelphia hub or from New York City.

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2026-08-27T05:05:55.782504-07:00