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Wall Street Journal • Alex Leary

Trump Appoints Chris Rocheleau as Acting FAA Chief Post-Collision

Following the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in over two decades, President Trump has named Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA administrator. Rocheleau, an industry veteran, steps into the role during critical regulatory challenges as the aviation sector seeks stability and safety assurances.

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

Breaking Defense

Pentagon Investigation: Black Hawk-Night Vision Collision

2025-01-30T08:21:33.912920-08:00

New York Times

FAA Report Reveals 'Not Normal' Staffing During D.C. Air Collision

2025-01-30T12:37:33.328915-08:00

Wall Street Journal

NTSB Investigates DC Midair Collision, Flight Recorders Still Unrecovered

2025-01-30T13:42:06.494254-08:00

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Wall Street Journal

Two Chinese Nationals Among Victims in DC Aircraft Collision The Chinese Embassy confirms that two Chinese citizens were killed in a mid-air collision involving a passenger plane and a helicopter near Reagan National Airport. The incident highlights potential areas of concern for aviation safety and cross-national diplomatic engagement.

2025-01-30T18:50:07.803663-08:00

Two Chinese Nationals Among Victims in DC Aircraft Collision

Wall Street Journal

Limited Cockpit Tech Implicated in Washington Crash A recent investigation revealed that technological limitations in cockpit systems were unable to prevent a crash in Washington. The aircraft was flying too low for the systems to generate necessary voice commands, highlighting a critical area for improvement in aviation safety.

2025-01-30T14:28:05.466389-08:00

Limited Cockpit Tech Implicated in Washington Crash

Associated Press

Ajar Door Linked to Kit Plane Crash in California Killing 2 An investigation reveals that a partially open door on a homebuilt aircraft may have contributed to the crash in Southern California earlier this month, resulting in two fatalities and 19 injuries. The incident highlights potential safety concerns associated with kit planes.

2025-01-30T14:16:50.750224-08:00

Ajar Door Linked to Kit Plane Crash in California Killing 2

Wall Street Journal

NTSB Investigates DC Midair Collision, Flight Recorders Still Unrecovered NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy confirmed that the flight data recorders from the recent fatal midair collision over Washington, DC are currently unrecovered and remain underwater. This has delayed the investigation. NTSB continues efforts to secure and extract the recorders.

2025-01-30T13:42:06.494254-08:00

NTSB Investigates DC Midair Collision, Flight Recorders Still Unrecovered

Vertical Mag

AIA Issues Statement on Aircraft Collision in Washington, D.C. Aerospace Industries Association CEO Eric Fanning has commented on the fatal collision of two aircraft in Washington, emphasizing the association's commitment to enhancing aviation safety protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future.

2025-01-30T12:42:01.602673-08:00

AIA Issues Statement on Aircraft Collision in Washington, D.C.

New York Times

FAA Report Reveals 'Not Normal' Staffing During D.C. Air Collision A preliminary FAA report indicates that at the time of the D.C. air collision, the air traffic control staffing was below standard, with one controller managing tasks typically handled by two. This understaffing could have impacted the coordination between aircraft, highlighting safety concerns.

2025-01-30T12:37:33.328915-08:00

FAA Report Reveals 'Not Normal' Staffing During D.C. Air Collision

Bloomberg

Congestion at Reagan National Airport Raises Aviation Safety Concerns The complex airspace at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, exacerbated by political influences and increasing traffic, has reignited safety warnings. Recent incidents underscore the need for effective airspace management amidst growing traffic from commercial and military operations.

2025-01-30T11:04:17.706220-08:00

Congestion at Reagan National Airport Raises Aviation Safety Concerns

Wall Street Journal

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Trump Criticized Over DEI Blame for DC Plane Crash President Trump attributed a recent aviation accident in Washington, D.C. to diversity hiring practices, eliciting critical responses from figures such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and industry experts, who cite lack of evidence. Concerns arise about the implications for FAA policy and aviation safety.

2025-01-30T08:54:02.826655-08:00

Trump Criticized Over DEI Blame for DC Plane Crash

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