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DC Midair Collision: Passenger Jet and Army Black Hawk Crash

A passenger jet with 64 onboard collided with a US Army Black Hawk carrying three personnel near Washington's Reagan National Airport. All 67 individuals are feared dead, marking the worst U.S. air disaster since 2001. Investigations continue as crews recover wreckage from the Potomac River.

2025-02-03T06:11:34.960502-08:00

New York Times

United A319 Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation in Houston

2025-02-02T11:17:40.356031-08:00

CBS News

Fatal Learjet 55 Medevac Crash in Philadelphia Kills Six

2025-01-31T15:56:39.237882-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Chris Rocheleau Named Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision

2025-01-30T08:50:01.381416-08:00

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Air Busan Implements Power Bank Ban After A321 Fire Incident Following a fire on an Airbus A321 at Gimbae International Airport, Air Busan has prohibited power banks in cabin baggage compartments. This precautionary measure aims to prevent similar in-flight fire incidents, with experts discussing broader adoption across other airlines after assessments.

2025-02-04T01:43:20.280438-08:00

Air Busan Implements Power Bank Ban After A321 Fire Incident

Reuters

South Korea Overhauls Aviation Safety Post-Crash The South Korean transport ministry has established a new committee to rebuild the aviation safety system following two significant aviation incidents that occurred within a month. This initiative aims to enhance air travel security and prevent future mishaps.

2025-02-03T19:28:39.394807-08:00

South Korea Overhauls Aviation Safety Post-Crash

Associated Press

Philadelphia Learjet 55 Crash Causes Expansive Impact Zone, Seven Fatalities A Learjet 55 air ambulance crashed in Philadelphia, killing six onboard and one person on the ground. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the crash's expansive impact zone following a site visit with city and state officials.

2025-02-03T12:38:28.286058-08:00

Philadelphia Learjet 55 Crash Causes Expansive Impact Zone, Seven Fatalities

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DC Midair Collision: Passenger Jet and Army Black Hawk Crash A passenger jet with 64 onboard collided with a US Army Black Hawk carrying three personnel near Washington's Reagan National Airport. All 67 individuals are feared dead, marking the worst U.S. air disaster since 2001. Investigations continue as crews recover wreckage from the Potomac River.

2025-02-03T06:11:34.960502-08:00

DC Midair Collision: Passenger Jet and Army Black Hawk Crash

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United Airlines Sued by Gay Catholic Flight Attendant for Wrongful Dismissal Ruben Sanchez, a veteran flight attendant, is pursuing legal action against United Airlines after being terminated for expressing views deemed controversial. Sanchez raised sufficient funds through a GoFundMe campaign to finance the lawsuit contending wrongful termination.

2025-02-03T04:43:49.041563-08:00

United Airlines Sued by Gay Catholic Flight Attendant for Wrongful Dismissal

Aviation Source

NTSB Recovers Recorders from D.C. and Philadelphia Air Accidents The NTSB has successfully retrieved cockpit voice and flight data recorders from the CRJ700 involved in a collision with a U.S. Army Black Hawk near D.C., as well as the Cockpit Voice Recorder from the Learjet crash in Philadelphia, aiding in the ongoing investigations.

2025-02-02T17:26:02.407249-08:00

NTSB Recovers Recorders from D.C. and Philadelphia Air Accidents

Associated Press

U.S. Army Captain Killed in Midair Collision with American Airlines Jet A tragic midair collision involving a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet claimed the life of a U.S. Army captain. Described as "brilliant and fearless" by her peers, she was known for her meticulous approach and outstanding service. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

2025-02-02T15:48:03.723378-08:00

U.S. Army Captain Killed in Midair Collision with American Airlines Jet

Reuters

Recovery Progress in Washington Helicopter-Plane Collision The Army Corps of Engineers will commence lifting wreckage from the Potomac River today following the helicopter-plane collision. This effort involves identifying the casualties, with 55 of the 67 victims already identified. The entire process may extend over a week or more, according to officials.

2025-02-02T14:28:27.586711-08:00

Recovery Progress in Washington Helicopter-Plane Collision

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