The New York Times – Travel:
A plane that was preparing to take off struck a plane that had landed, the authorities said. One passenger was injured, and the F.A.A. was investigating.
Category: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
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Boeing Will Regain Ability to Certify Some Planes From F.A.A.
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aerospace company will be allowed to approve some new 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets.
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Now Arriving, a New Theory of In-Flight Turbulence
The New York Times – Travel:
Physicists have devised a new model to account for the discomfort that airline passengers know all too well.
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Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
The New York Times – Travel:
A video on social media showed smoke and flames coming from one of the engines of a United Airlines flight headed for LaGuardia Airport in New York.
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Plane and Aircraft Tug Collide in Chicago, Critically Injuring Driver
The New York Times – Travel:
The wing of an Air Wisconsin plane struck the vehicle, which was trying to cross a taxiway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, officials said.
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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
The New York Times – Travel:
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.
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What to Know About Collision Avoidance Systems on Planes
The New York Times – Travel:
Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.