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.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Restored After Outage
The New York Times – Travel:
The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, said the Federal Aviation Administration had used a backup system while it addressed the problem.
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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.
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What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
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What the F.A.A. Bill Means for Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
The legislation, which funds federal aviation programs for the next five years, cements new passenger protections, adds new routes and lets the T.S.A. continue to expand facial recognition programs. Here’s what you need to know.
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Senate Races to Pass Bill to Reauthorize FAA and Improve Air Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
The legislation is due by Friday, but regional conflicts and demands for votes on unrelated provisions have slowed its progress.
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Senators Seek to Curb Facial Recognition at Airports, Citing Privacy Concerns
The New York Times – Travel:
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to add language to the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that would halt expansion of the technology.
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Boeing Loses $355 Million in Latest Quarter
The New York Times – Travel:
The manufacturer has had to slow production of its popular 737 Max planes after a hole blew open on a jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.