FAA Issues Safety Alert After Several Near-Miss Airplane Collisions
The FAA has issued a new safety warning following a number of near-collisions by U.S. airplanes in recent months.
Tag Archives: Airplane
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Aviation Accident Statistics From 2012 to 2021 Summarized on NTSB Dashboard
The NTSB has announced the launch of a new aviation accident statistics dashboard which will provide years of airplane crash data to the public.
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Leaded Airplane Fuel May Be Threat to Health of Children Living Near Airports, EPA Warns
The EPA is proposing to determine that leaded aircraft fuel is a threat to public health.
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Plane Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Accidents May Be Prevented By Requiring Detectors in All Aircraft: NTSB
Federal transportation safety experts are calling for the FAA to require carbon monoxide detectors in aircraft, following dozens of incidents where crew and passengers were poisoned, resulting in airplane crashes.
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Plane Turbulence Injury Risk Can Be Resulted By Airline Industry and FAA: NTSB
Turbulence is now the leading cause of airplane accident injuries, according to a new report, which warns that climate change is making turbulence worse, requiring more accurate turbulent forecasts and…
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Boeing 777 Engine Explosion Results in Grounding of Some Airplanes That May Carry Similar Risks
Nearly 130 Boeing 777 passenger airliners are grounded worldwide after an engine exploded in mid-air.
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Boeing Agrees To Pay $2.5B To Settle 737 Max Justice Dept. Lawsuit
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to resolve criminal charges by the U.S. government over two deadly 737 Max airplane crashes, but still faces legal peril from shareholders.
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Boeing Settlements Reached To Resolve 90% of 737 Max Wrongful Death Lawsuits Over Lion Air Crash
Boeing reports that it has settled most of the wrongful death lawsuits from a fatal Lion Air plane crash, which was the first of two deadly accidents which led to…
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Consolidation Sought For COVID-19 Lawsuits Over Airline Refunds For Canceled Flights Due to Pandemic
Plaintiffs are calling for dozens of class action lawsuits filed against airlines who are refusing to refund flights cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic be consolidated before one federal judge…
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In Wake Of Boeing 737 Crashes, Senate Bill Would Overhaul New Plane Approval Process: Reuters
Two U.S. Senators are reportedly preparing to introduce legislation strengthening the FAA's certification process for new aircraft in the wake of the recent Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
