DC plane crash: Blame the feds’ needlessly, woefully outdated air-traffic control
America’s air-traffic control system, once the world’s most advanced, is an international disgrace — because it’s operated by ...
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Video shows FedEx cargo plane land on its nose in Istanbul after landing gear fails
A Boeing-767 type cargo plane operated by FedEx ran into a couple of bumps and sparks as it attempted to land at Istanbul Airport in Turkey without its front landing gear Wednesday. The cargo ...
Why a cargo airline is eyeing a radical new aircraft design for its future planes
The plane, known as Kona, would complement Nolinor's fleet of Boeing 737-200 freighters, all of which are at least 40 years ...
D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.
The fatal D.C. plane crash has renewed focus on the recent history of crashes and near misses in U.S. airspace.
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...
Austin's air control staffing woes under scrutiny after D.C. crash
As recently as 2023, Austin was the site of a near collision between two planes and is one of the most understaffed air ...
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U.S. Crew Dies in Japan FedEx Plane Landing
A FedEx cargo plane smashed into a runway and burst into flames Monday at Japan's Narita Airport, killing the American pilot and copilot. Wind may be to blame. Video courtesy of Reuters.
Crowded D.C. airspace a challenge before plane, helicopter collision
The close calls coincide with a shortage of air traffic controllers that has delayed flights and raised safety concerns ...