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FAA, DC and Helicopter

FAA probes two more recent aborted landings at DCA involving military chopper

The FAA announced Friday that two commercial flights conducted "go-arounds" Thursday afternoon to avoid a military helicopter en route to the Pentagon. In a statement, the administration said: Air traffic control instructed Delta Air lines Flight 1671 and Republic Airways Flight 5825 to perform go-arounds at the Reagan Washington National Airport due to a Priority Air Transport helicopter inbound to the Pentagon Army Heliport.

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Helicopter Caused 2 Planes to Abort Landings at Washington, DC Airport—FAA

After a deadly collision on January 29, the FAA imposed permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter operations near Reagan.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 7h

Two DC flight landings aborted over nearby military helicopter despite new restrictions

Two flights had to abort their landings at Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday due to the close proximity of a U.S. military helicopter, prompting investigations by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

United Airlines cutting flights at Newark

CNN on MSN · 7h

Major delays at Newark Airport roll into fifth day as FAA cites air traffic control staffing issues

Air traffic control staffing issues are cascading into major delays for passengers flying in and out of the busy Newark airport outside of New York City for an unprecedented fifth day in a row.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 8h

United Airlines Cancels Newark Flights After FAA Staff Walks Out

United has been urging the government to limit the number of flights to what an airport can realistically manage based on staffing, CEO Scott Kirby said.

Fox Business on MSN · 5h

United Airlines cutting flights at Newark due to disruptions, tech issues, FAA staffing shortages

United Airlines is blaming technology issues and Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages for cancellations of 35 flights per day at Newark's airport.

FAA offering more incentives

KTLA · 7h

FAA offering more incentives as air traffic controller shortage worsens

The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new financial incentives to attract and retain air traffic controllers amid a growing nationwide staffing crisis that has delayed and canceled

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US to Offer Incentives to Boost Air Traffic Hiring, Retention

The Federal Aviation Administration, which said earlier it plans to hire 2,000 air traffic controller trainees this year, said it will offer retirement-eligible controllers who are under the mandatory retirement age of 56 a lump sum payment of 20% of their basic pay for each year they continue to work.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

US Offers Bonuses to Help Boost Air Traffic Control Staffing

The US Transportation Department will offer new bonuses worth thousands of dollars to help address a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers.

WHDH 7News5h

FAA: Two planes, including a flight from Boston, abort landings after close encounter with helicopter

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed two planes, including a flight from Boston, had to abort their landings ...

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FAA: Army helicopter taking ‘scenic route’ near Reagan National forces two passenger jets to shift course

An Army helicopter flying in the D.C. airspace Thursday forced two commercial passenger jets inbound to Ronald Reagan ...

Just The News6h

FAA to launch investigation into Army helicopter forcing jets to shift course near DCA

The incident occurred on Thursday when the helicopter flew too close to the inbound planes, which were heading to the same ...

NewsChannel 5 Nashville8h

FAA issues groundstop at BNA because of disabled aircraft

The groundstop is because of a disabled aircraft on the runway, according to the FAA. Flyers are urged to check their airline ...

The Journal11h

FAA modifies Cortez Municipal Airport airspace to enhance safety

The Federal Aviation Administration has modified the Class E airspace at Cortez Municipal Airport, effective Aug. 7, to ...

Space.com on MSN1d

FAA grounds Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket until failure investigation is complete

The Federal Aviation Administration is grounding Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket until the company completes an ...

WMTW on MSN1d

FAA investigating skydiving accident in Lebanon

A skydiver was seriously injured Thursday in an accident at Skydive New England in Lebanon, prompting an investigation by the ...

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FAA, NTSB investigating after 3 people killed in Tennessee plane crash

Officials are investigating a fatal plane crash in middle Tennessee Saturday that claimed the lives of all three people on ...

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