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Experts Call Foul on FAA Firings Following Aviation Accidents
The Federal Aviation Administration is the latest victim of Elon Musk’s DOGE firings, despite a recent spate of plane crashes.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Are planes crashing more often?
A recent flurry of air disasters have made some people worried about flying - but are crashes on the rise?BBC News - Feb. 22 -
FAA investigates after third skydiver dies in 2 months at Arizona facility
The most recent deadly skydiving incident occurred near Skydive Arizona when a "very experienced skydiver" died this month.CBS News - 4d -
Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto
The airline said it told the 76 passengers who had been on the plane, which crashed and flipped over on Monday, that the offer came with “no strings attached.”The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Delta faces first lawsuit in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first lawsuit in ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
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They lost their families in a plane crash - then came the online hate
Families of those killed in the Jeju Air crash have been smeared as "fake victims" and "scammers".BBC News - 1d -
Skaters pay tribute to victims of D.C. plane crash
A star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and present took the ice Sunday in the nation's capital to remember and raise money for the victims of the midair collision ...ESPN - 17h -
Arizona State star Cam Skattebo reportedly sued by former teammate over golf-cart accident
Arizona State's breakout star allegedly injured a teammate by jumping onto a full golf cart.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
How did every passenger survive fiery Delta plane crash in Toronto?
Investigators are looking into how all 76 passengers and four crew members aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 survived after the plane crash-landed in Toronto on Monday.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
19 killed in Sudan military plane crash after aircraft's takeoff
Sudanese officials say a military aircraft crashed and killed at least 19 peopleABC News - 5d -
Military Plane Crash in Residential Area Kills at Least 46 in Sudan
The incident, whose cause was unknown, has added to the destruction wrought by years of civil war.The New York Times - 5d -
Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims
Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.The New York Times - 5h -
Former FAA worker speaks out after firing, says he is "deeply concerned" for public safety
The Trump administration cut about 400 probationary FAA workers last weekend. Charles Spitzer-Stadtlander, former FAA national defense program worker, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his firing ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Finding a former military plane used to throw Argentines to their deaths
Argentines are unraveling what happened under the country's ruthless dictatorship decades ago. One investigation led to a "death flight" plane, used to throw citizens to their deaths.CBS News - 21h -
Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows
Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year. Americans’ confidence in aviation has slipped following a string of plane crashes in 2025, according ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Two passengers sue Delta after plane rolls over during crash-landing in Toronto
At least two passengers have filed lawsuits against Delta Air Lines this week after 21 people were injured Monday when a plane overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Chen, Kerrigan added to figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, DABC News - Feb. 24 -
Transportation secretary says pilot error played a role in majority of recent plane crashes and close calls
Pilot error played a role in most of the high-profile plane crashes and close calls in the last few weeks, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.NBC News - 3d -
Private plane crash that killed a pilot could be tied to known landing gear issue, NTSB report says
PHOENIX — Prior damage to the landing gear on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil could have contributed to a fatal crash earlier this month, according to a preliminary report ...NBC News - 3d -
Figure skater's dad describes agony of losing wife and son in D.C. plane crash
Doug Lane speaks out about the loss of his wife and son in the plane crash over the Potomac River in D.C.NBC News - 3d -
Plane crashes have people freaked out – but here’s what US data for 2025 shows
This year’s 16 fatal accidents fall below average rate of 20 per month, yet recent crashes were US’s deadliest in a decade. People across the US are worried about flight safety after several ...The Guardian - 2d -
5 figure skating icons talk 'significant loss' after D.C. plane crash
A quintet of American figure skating legends paid tribute to the 28 members of the skating world who died when an American Eagle flight collided with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., in ...NBC News - 6h -
Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.
Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even benefits.MarketWatch - 2d -
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Delta flight returns to LAX after takeoff over smoke detected midair
An Australia-bound Delta flight returned to Los Angeles shortly after takeoff Saturday night when smoke was detected in the plane’s galley.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA
After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Pitt freshman CB Alexander dies in car accident
Pitt freshman football player Mason Alexander was killed Saturday night after a car accident.ESPN - 22h -
These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA
SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact, some were already being onboarded at the agency under a policy designed to increase ...Wired - Feb. 19 -
KCAL journalist Chauncy Glover's cause of death revealed, ruled an accident
Chauncy Glover died accidentally after a mix of the chemical chlorethane and methamphetamine were found in the KCAL anchor's system, the medical examiner says.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone dies at 63 following auto accident
Grammy-nominated artist Angie Stone, the lead singer of former hip-hop trio The Sequence and an R&B icon known for several hits including “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died Saturday following a car ...NBC News - 2d -
Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps
Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Duffy on cuts at FAA: 'We kept all the critical safety positions'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Monday defended workforce cuts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), saying that people in “critical safety positions” were kept and that the only ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
FAA testing Musk's Starlink at 3 sites to fix 'reliability' issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is testing the use of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet platform to fix connectivity issues in U.S. airspace. The agency, on Monday, stated that some ...The Hill - 6d -
Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA for air traffic control upgrade
The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts say.CBS News - 4d -
FAA clears SpaceX for another Starship test flight after explosion in January
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.CNBC - 3d -
Mason Alexander dies at 18: Pitt freshman defensive back killed in car accident
Alexander was an early-enrollee member of the Panthers' 2025 recruiting classCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump’s Napoleonic pretensions are crashing into the Constitution
The idea that a leader can be immune to laws simply because they believe they are “saving” their country is un-American.The Hill - 3d -
Sinkhole investigations delayed due to safety
Tandridge District Council said its "priority" is to support affected residents and businesses.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Godstone sinkhole to be investigated with 3D maps
Operations to look into the sinkhole have been delayed but less intrusive methods may be used.BBC News - Feb. 23
