Who is Jerry Moran? What to know about Kansas senator, role in flight regulation amid crash
Kansas, has taken the nonstop flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C., dozens of times since the route became available about ...
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Did Donald Trump’s firing of aviation officials make the DC crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say
BREAKING NEWS: A passenger jet collided midair with a black hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in a mass casualty event in Washington DC. Just last week, Trump FIRED the heads of the ...
'In utter shock': Experienced commercial pilot shares thoughts on deadly plane crash
Over his career, Wargacki has seen significant advancements in safety, including the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), which alerts pilots to nearby aircraft. However, he explained that under ...
After deadly plane crash, Kansas senator wants aviation safety hearings in Congress
The U.S. senator from Kansas who leads the Senate's aviation safety subcommittee talks about what Congress can do after the ...
DC plane crash live updates: American Airlines jet black boxes recovered, source says
The plane went down in the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines regional jet went down in the ...
Lawmakers express worries about 'complex airspace' after deadly D.C. collision
Last year, senators from Virginia and Maryland sounded the alarm over congestion in the skies above Washington.
FAA Added More Flights to Reagan Airport Despite Collision Warnings
Before the additional flights were approved, a senator warned that the increase could heighten the risk of collisions.
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American Airlines Regional Jet Crashes Near D.C., All Takeoffs and Landings Halted at Reagan National
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a military helicopter as it was approaching Reagan National Airport.