The New York Times – Travel:
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
Category: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
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French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case
The New York Times – Travel:
An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.
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Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
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Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
The New York Times – Travel:
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
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How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The New York Times – Travel:
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
The New York Times – Travel:
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
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Can Flights Get Any Worse? Travelers Deal With TSA Lines, High Ticket Prices and Anxiety.
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers are waiting hours at security checkpoints, paying top dollar for tickets and worrying about safety after a deadly crash at LaGuardia.