Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren’t made before crash
The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., revealed an alarming number of ...
A timeline of the January air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001
The Jan. 29 collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger airplane over the Potomac River in Washington killed 67 ...
Alaska Air Group: A High-Flying Bargain
Despite pandemic lows, Alaska Air rebounded strongly, demonstrating resilience and operational excellence. See why I rate ALK ...
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Lufthansa's 2 Different Boeing 747 Cabins: Compared
Northwest Airlines Length 231 ft 10 in (70.67 m) Wingspan 211 ft 5 in (64.44 m) Height 63 ft 8 in (19.41 m) Engine Options Rolls-Royce RB211-524H2-T, General Electric CF6-80C2B5F, Pratt & Whitney ...
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Lower costs, better value as airlines deal takes flight
Australians travelling to Europe could get more bang for their buck with Qatar Airways taking a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.
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American Airlines flight forced to abort landing at Reagan National Airport to avoid another plane
An American Airlines flight arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport was forced to abort its landing to avoid another aircraft Tuesday, officials said, less than a month after a midair collision ...
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MH370 Disappeared More Than a Decade Ago. Here’s What We Know Today.
The search has resumed, Malaysia’s transport minister said. By Derrick Bryson Taylor On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was heading from Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital ...
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American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane in Virginia
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around at an air traffic controller’s ...
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Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway
CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on ...
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American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National
“The crew followed safety procedures and the flight landed without incident.” American Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the go-around at Washington Nationa ...
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Recent aviation disasters and close calls stoke fears about the safety of flying
In addition, a United Airlines plane caught fire during takeoff at the Houston airport and a passenger opened an emergency exit door on a plane while it was taxiing for takeoff in Boston. So of course ...