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Crews Lift Wreckage From D.C. Plane Crash Out of Potomac
Salvage workers removed an engine and the fuselage of the passenger jet that crashed into the river last week after colliding with a U.S. Army helicopter.The New York Times - 29m -
American Airlines engine, fuselage lifted from Potomac in recovery efforts of D.C. crash victims
Crews began the complex job of lifting American Airlines Flight 5432 from the Potomac River after it collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in the Washington, D.C., area.NBC News - 1h -
D.C. plane crash wreckage being removed from Potomac River
Crews spent the weekend positioning cranes and other key equipment following last week's deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C.CBS News - 5h -
D.C. Plane Crash: What We Know About the American Airlines Jet and Helicopter Collision
Sixty-seven people were killed after an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River.The New York Times - 5h -
Inside operations to remove wreckage of D.C. midair crash from Potomac River
Salvage operations are underway Monday to remove an American Airlines plane's fuselage from the Potomac River following its midair collision with an Army helicopter last week. Search crews hope ...CBS News - 6h -
Crews to remove American Airlines plane from Potomac River soon
Operations to begin pulling from the Potomac River the wreckage of an American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter could start as soon as Monday. The remains of 55 of the 67 people ...CBS News - 8h -
Third soldier identified in deadly midair collision over Potomac
All three soldiers who were on board the Army Black Hawk helicopter when it collided with an American Airlines regional jet near Washington D.C., on Jan. 29 have been identified.NBC News - 1d -
Crews awaiting equipment to pull plane fuselage from Potomac River
Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to ...CBS News - 2d -
From the archives: 1982 Air Florida plane crash into icy Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
On Jan. 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge and plunged into the icy Potomac River near Washington, D.C., killing 70 passengers and four crew members. CBS News' Dan ...CBS News - 3d -
40+ bodies pulled from Potomac near Reagan National
More than 40 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River after a deadly mid-air collision sent an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane diving into the icy water earlier this ...The Hill - 3d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Tragedy on the Potomac
In today's edition: Tragedy over the Potomac, NBA All-Star reserves, Mikayla makes history, Duke-UNC in Durham, Rory's slam dunk ace, and more.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What Caused a Crash Into the Potomac? For Trump, It Was Diversity.
In a briefing that recalled his most extreme first term remarks, President Trump said without any evidence that diversity initiatives caused the midair collision.The New York Times - 3d -
67 believed dead after American Airlines plane collides with Army helicopter
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.CNBC - 3d -
Homeland Security Committee Chairman: 'NTSB will get to the bottom' of Potomac collision
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the federal investigations into the collision between a passenger jet and military ...NBC News - 4d -
CBC blasts Trump's DEI comments after Potomac plane crash
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday sharply criticized President Trump for casting blame for the fatal plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 4d -
'Something was very wrong': Witness describes midair collision over Potomac
While driving home, Ari Shulman said a "spray of sparks" in the sky caught his attention as he watched in horror the midair collision unfold.ABC News - 4d -
Axelrod rips Trump’s 'craven' remarks on deadly Potomac crash
Democratic strategist David Axelrod sharply criticized President Trump for “craven” remarks in the aftermath of the plane crash in Washington, D.C. “Even as the hunt for bodies continues, and ...The Hill - 4d -
Deadly plane crash in D.C.'s Potomac River after midair collision with helicopter
Search efforts continue after an American Airlines plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.CBS News - 4d -
What we know about the American Airlines plane and Army helicopter crash
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Reagan National Airport grounded all flights.CBS News - 4d -
FirstFT: Rescuers search for survivors in the Potomac River
Also in today’s newsletter, SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25bn in OpenAI, and London’s gold shortageFinancial Times - 4d -
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Watch: EarthCam video shows explosion over Potomac River
EarthCam footage appears to show an explosion over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. This happened amid reports that a regional jet collided in midair with a helicopter while on approach to ...NBC News - 4d -
American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington, D.C.
The FAA has confirmed that an American Airlines regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Emergency officials say they're coordinating a ...NBC News - 4d -
Small Plane Crashes in Potomac River Near Reagan National Airport
The airport said on social media thatThe New York Times - 4d -
American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington DC
It came down in the Potomac River, officials say, and search and rescue boats have been deployed to the area.BBC News - 4d -
Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again
Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection last year, says it has rejected the new Frontier overture but would be open to a higher offer.The New York Times - 5d -
Court blocks airline service fee disclosure rule
An appeals court blocked the Biden administration’s rule that required airlines to disclose upfront their service fees. The court said Tuesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) failed to ...The Hill - 5d -
Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or remain on a plane, a move that goes a step further than other major U.S. ...The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Spirit Airlines bans 'lewd' clothing, tattoos
Spirit Airlines said its passengers may not be allowed to board the aircraft or can be forced to leave if they are sporting “lewd” clothing and/or have not covered “offensive” tattoos, according to ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
American Airlines shares tumble as outlook falls short
American forecast a wider than expected loss for the first quarter, sending shares lower.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
American Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple
In a lawsuit, two newlyweds say they were detained after a passenger and airline employees wrongly suspected the Black husband of trafficking his white wife.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Where power meets money in Trump’s gilded city on the Potomac
The second Trump presidency is being shaped by corporate interests, with tech magnates like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos leading the charge, while Trump appointees such as Scott Bessent are bringing ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Pakistani airline says ad showing plane flying toward Eiffel Tower never meant to evoke 9/11
Pakistan’s national airline says that an advertisement showing a plane heading toward the Eiffel Tower was never intended to evoke the memories of the Sept. 11 attacksABC News - Jan. 16 -
U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You
When airlines sell more tickets than available seats, passengers can get kicked off their flights — whether they want to or not.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Baby gorilla rescued from hold of Turkish Airlines plane
Five-month-old, now named Zeytin, was found in a box on a flight that was travelling from Nigeria to Thailand. A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires
Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat
Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.CNBC - Jan. 5