DC plane crash: Blame the feds’ needlessly, woefully outdated air-traffic control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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FedEx laying off staff in Chattanooga and closing sites in Cleveland, Tennessee, and Dalton
In 2023, the largest aircraft ever to crash-land at Chattanooga Airport occurred when a FedEx plane's landing gear wouldn't operate. The 757 cargo plane was plagued by a leaky hydraulic hose and ...
‘This is a warning’: Airport close calls a common occurrence as air traffic volume soars
Three months before the fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Federal Aviation ...
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Deadly midair collision renews urgent questions about near-misses, air safety
There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.
Conversation around Austin airport close calls highlight industry fears after deadly DC plane crash
The American air travel system has been under increasing stress in recent years, most notably in a series of near tragedies including several in Austin.
Austin American-Statesman7d
Austin's air control staffing woes under scrutiny after D.C. crash
The eyes of government officials and travelers alike have turned to airports nationwide after a deadly crash near Ronald Reagan ... was in February 2023, when a FedEx cargo plane almost collided ...