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Trump’s Comments on Crash Bring Attention to His Order Ending FAA DEI Policies
Trump has never provided proof that a single DEI hire “failed to meet established standards,” one expert said.
From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they'll stick with DEI
The president’s push against diversity programs has led many big employers to announce rollbacks, but others are defending the initiatives as good for business.
Delta Air Lines flight canceled after flight crew made this mistake
A Delta Air Lines flight last week was canceled after the flight crew mistakenly deployed an emergency slide before boarding.
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DC plane crash raises questions about strained resources, military use of air spaces
Wednesday’s fatal crash of a civilian plane and military helicopter at Reagan National Airport may reflect rising stresses on air-safety systems.
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.
Delta Air Lines crew accidentally deploys emergency slide, cancels flight to Honolulu
According to Delta, Delta Flight 419 traveling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, was canceled after crew members mistakenly deployed the Boeing 767’s emergency slide and the flight crew timed out before the aircraft could be repaired.
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Sneak peek: On board the first Delta Air Lines jet sporting its all-new cabin look
Tuesday night, a newly delivered Airbus A350-900 will depart Delta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) megahub sporting an all-new cabin appearance — one that will slowly become the standard look on Delta's planes over the coming years.
Aviation Collisions: Legal Duties and Responsibilities
"The two principal safeguards against collisions are air traffic controllers and pilots. This article will discuss the legal issues that arise when these lines of defense fail."
Pilots Warned of Dangerous Increase in Near Misses at U.S. Airports Before American Airlines Crash
On Jan. 29, a CRJ700 regional plane collided with an Army Black Hawk Helicopter over Washington, D.C. There are not believed to be any survivors
Aviation safety in the United States: A look at runway incursions and aircraft collisions
A look at the frequency of runway incursions in the United States and the preventative measures taken by the FAA to avoid collisions.
Live updates: More than 40 bodies recovered from D.C. plane crash wreckage; black boxes found
Investigators confirmed they have recovered a cockpit voice recorder and a flight-data recorder from American Eagle Flight 5342, which will undergo analysis.
US airlines’ 16-year safety record ended with tragedy. There were warnings ahead of the crash
US airlines had gone 16 years without a fatal crash until Wednesday night. But as impressive as that safety record had been, there have been warning signs in recent years of a significant risk of a collision like the one that just killed 67 people.