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A problem with an intercom led to uncertainty. No one was hurt.
Category: Pilots
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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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Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist
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United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
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F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Restored After Outage
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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
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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
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Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.
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Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport
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A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.
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What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash
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Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.