#aviation-safety

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#nathan-fielder
fromIndependent
1 day ago
NYC startup

The Rehearsal is a cringe comedy that might save lives but it's not for nervous fliers

fromtime.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Breaking Down the Nathan for You Controversy at the Center of The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 2

fromIndependent
1 day ago
NYC startup

The Rehearsal is a cringe comedy that might save lives but it's not for nervous fliers

fromtime.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Breaking Down the Nathan for You Controversy at the Center of The Rehearsal Season 2 Episode 2

NYC startup
fromFortune
7 hours ago

After an American Airlines plane caught fire, the National Transportation Safety Board finds engine parts installed backward

Safety is the top priority for American Airlines following a recent collision.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Trump Administration Is Spending $2 Million to Figure Out Whether DEI Causes Plane Crashes

Trump's claims linking DEI initiatives to a deadly crash were not taken seriously by aviation officials but led to a costly investigation.
The Department of Transportation is spending $2.1 million on an inquiry into DEI policies amid ongoing staffing crises in aviation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Facing 16 lawsuits for Toronto Pearson airport crash, Delta deflects blame | CBC News

"Plaintiffs claim that these injuries and losses are Delta's and Endeavor's fault, and not the fault of any other party," the companies' attorney Michael G. McQuillen wrote.
Canada news
#flight-incident
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, forcing passenger evacuations

Delta Air Lines flight caught fire before takeoff at Orlando, leading to evacuation; no injuries reported.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Delta plane catches fire at Orlando airport, forcing passenger evacuations

Delta Air Lines flight caught fire before takeoff at Orlando, leading to evacuation; no injuries reported.
#faa-investigation
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

United plane makes wrong turn during SFO takeoff, nearly colliding with SkyWest flight: FAA

Aviation safety is under scrutiny following a close call at San Francisco International Airport involving two commercial jets.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Departing Republic Airways plane has near-miss with taxiing United jet due to apparent controller flub at LaGuardia Airport

Miscommunication led to a near-miss between planes at LaGuardia Airport under federal investigation.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

United plane makes wrong turn during SFO takeoff, nearly colliding with SkyWest flight: FAA

Aviation safety is under scrutiny following a close call at San Francisco International Airport involving two commercial jets.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Departing Republic Airways plane has near-miss with taxiing United jet due to apparent controller flub at LaGuardia Airport

Miscommunication led to a near-miss between planes at LaGuardia Airport under federal investigation.
#faa
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Hotline connecting Pentagon with DC's Ronald Reagan airport has been 'inoperable' for over 3 years: FAA

An inoperable hotline between the Pentagon and air traffic control went unnoticed for nearly a year until a tragic accident brought it to light.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A Newark air traffic controller on how it felt when systems went dark

Air traffic controllers expressed shock and frustration over recurring equipment failures at Newark airspace facility.
NYC politics
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Disaster narrowly avoided at airport as air traffic control goes dark

Newark Airport experienced a radar blackout, potentially leading to severe safety issues, during a power outage at Philadelphia TRACON.
This incident is the second in two weeks, raising concerns about air safety amid ongoing operational challenges.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Hotline connecting Pentagon with DC's Ronald Reagan airport has been 'inoperable' for over 3 years: FAA

An inoperable hotline between the Pentagon and air traffic control went unnoticed for nearly a year until a tragic accident brought it to light.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A Newark air traffic controller on how it felt when systems went dark

Air traffic controllers expressed shock and frustration over recurring equipment failures at Newark airspace facility.
NYC politics
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Disaster narrowly avoided at airport as air traffic control goes dark

Newark Airport experienced a radar blackout, potentially leading to severe safety issues, during a power outage at Philadelphia TRACON.
This incident is the second in two weeks, raising concerns about air safety amid ongoing operational challenges.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

E-tattoo' could track mental workload for people in high-stake jobs, study says

A new electronic tattoo can monitor mental workload in real-time, potentially preventing serious errors in high-stakes professions.
#faa-regulations
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Mental health

Why Pilots Don't Get Therapy

Mental health issues in pilots pose a unique challenge to safety and careers, discouraging them from seeking necessary care.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Cars

Airplane crash in Simi Valley puts spotlight on the safety of popular kit-built aircraft

The fatal crash highlights the risks associated with experimental kit-built aircraft and the challenges in gaining regulatory approval for passenger flights.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Man charged over alleged fake plane parts scam which grounded hundreds of flights

‘Today's charges are the outcome of a focused and fast-paced investigation,’ said Nick Ephgrave, director of the SFO, highlighting the urgency and importance of the matter.
UK news
#ntsb
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Investigators outline final moments of upstate New York plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
US news

Landing gear collapse on Alaska Airlines 737 landing in California caused by excessive grinding' during maintenance, NTSB says

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Investigators outline final moments of upstate New York plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
US news

Landing gear collapse on Alaska Airlines 737 landing in California caused by excessive grinding' during maintenance, NTSB says

#air-traffic-control
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at LaGuardia Airport

A passenger jet aborted takeoff due to another plane on the runway, causing injury and prompting investigations.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

Two commercial flights aborted landing due to a military helicopter entering restricted airspace, prompting investigations and public safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport

A fatal mishandling of visual separation led to a catastrophic collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Newark Airport radar outage strikes again, delaying more flights

Frequent telecommunications outages at Newark Liberty International Airport highlight urgent safety and infrastructure concerns.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at LaGuardia Airport

A passenger jet aborted takeoff due to another plane on the runway, causing injury and prompting investigations.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

Two commercial flights aborted landing due to a military helicopter entering restricted airspace, prompting investigations and public safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Missteps That Led to a Fatal Plane Crash at Reagan National Airport

A fatal mishandling of visual separation led to a catastrophic collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Newark Airport radar outage strikes again, delaying more flights

Frequent telecommunications outages at Newark Liberty International Airport highlight urgent safety and infrastructure concerns.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Turkey to fine "aisle lice" who stand up and crowd other passengers after landing: 'Strictly forbidden'

Turkish aviation authorities are implementing fines for early aisle crowding during deplaning, enhancing passenger safety and order with penalties reaching nearly $70.
Travel
#emergency-landing
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Travel

Unruly passenger zip-tied after trying to open cabin door during midair meltdown on Houston-bound flight

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Manchester United

Over 300 United Airlines passengers were diverted when a faulty sensor told pilots that a cargo door was open

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Gadgets

A Hawaiian Airlines flight declared an emergency after a passenger's phone got stuck in a seat and produced an 'electrical smell'

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Travel

Unruly passenger zip-tied after trying to open cabin door during midair meltdown on Houston-bound flight

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Manchester United

Over 300 United Airlines passengers were diverted when a faulty sensor told pilots that a cargo door was open

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Gadgets

A Hawaiian Airlines flight declared an emergency after a passenger's phone got stuck in a seat and produced an 'electrical smell'

#boeing
Law
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Boeing will resolve allegations of misleading regulators by paying $1.1 billion, avoiding criminal prosecution while seeking to finalize the deal.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes in justice department deal

Boeing reaches a deal to avoid criminal prosecution by paying over $1.1 billion, including compensation for crash victims' families.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

Federal investigators comb site of San Diego plane crash in neighborhood of military housing

“The crash of Dave Shapiro’s private jet highlights ongoing concerns over aviation safety this year, with numerous accidents raising alarms about air travel precautions.”},{
Cars
#united-airlines
US news
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

UFO crashes into US Air Force fighter jet over Arizona

A UFO incident involving an F-16 fighter jet raised alarms over safety in Arizona's airspace.
Arizona is a rising hotspot for UFO sightings, intensifying scrutiny over aviation safety.
#air-travel
#helicopter-crash
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC music

NTSB report reveals disturbing new details in doomed tourist helicopter that crashed into Hudson, killing 6

fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC music

NTSB report reveals disturbing new details in doomed tourist helicopter that crashed into Hudson, killing 6

Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says

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fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Passenger pleads guilty after attempting to open emergency exit, stab flight attendant in horrifying midair rampage

Francisco Severo Torres, 34, was tackled by fellow passengers when he freaked out on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston in March 2023.
Boston food
Digital life
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

What Actually Happens If You Don't Use Airplane Mode on Your Phone During a Flight?

Airplane mode is primarily considerate; cell phone interference may disrupt pilot communication, but it won't endanger flights.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

The United States Must Retaliate Against Whatever Aquatic Demon Is Dragging Its Fancy Fighter Planes to the Watery Depths

The USS Harry S. Truman has experienced multiple incidents of F-18 Super Hornet jets going overboard, raising concerns about operational safety and the aircraft's reliability.
US news
World news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Dangerous clear-air turbulence is worsening due to global warming

Global warming significantly increases turbulence risk due to changes in jet stream dynamics and vertical wind shear affecting flight safety.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Monday Morning Headlines: High Winds Expected This AM

A 49-year-old man riding a scooter was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood Sunday morning, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in urban areas.
San Francisco
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Army Black Hawk helicopter forces two jetliners to abort landings at DCA

The recent incident involving Army helicopters near DCA raised safety concerns after a deadly mid-air collision months earlier.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Transportation boss Sean Duffy calls aborted landings near DC airport as 'unacceptable'

U.S. Transportation Secretary emphasizes safety after two flights aborted landings due to a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington National Airport.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Jeju Air Disaster Prompts a Reckoning Over Runway Safety

The Jeju Air Flight 2216 tragedy on Dec. 29 highlights critical issues in aviation safety, especially concerning runway excursion risks and regulatory compliance.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash

"The government will begin deploying drones to airports to prevent bird strikes, part of an overhaul of aviation safety following the country's deadliest aviation disaster."
UK news
Boston food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A London-bound flight diverted to Boston after a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin

British Airways Flight 216 diverted to Boston following a bird strike and fume reports, ensuring passenger safety.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rude couple ousted from plane after barging over flight crew and violating other passengers' bags

They started insulting the flight attendant and taking other passengers' bags down to put their own in... they attempted to store at least one supersize suitcase in the overhead bin.
Travel
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Award-winning stunt pilot Rob Holland killed in plane crash just days before his air show performance

Even with an absolutely impressive list of accomplishments, both in classical competition aerobatics and within the air show world, Rob was the most humble person with a singular goal to simply be better than he was yesterday.
Austin
#plane-crash
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