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A Southwest Airlines plane that did a ‘Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say
Federal officials said Thursday they are investigating an unusual rolling motion on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max that might have been caused by a damaged backup power-control unit.
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Singapore Airlines offers at least $10,000 in compensation to passengers on flight that hit extreme turbulence
Singapore Airlines has offered compensation to passengers of a flight that hit extreme turbulence last month.
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Expect the cost of your airfare to continue to rise, aviation trade group and industry heads warn
The cost of your next flight is likely to go up. That’s the word from the International Air Transport Association, which held its annual meeting Monday in Dubai.
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FAA investigating another near-collision at DCA
An air traffic controller canceled the takeoff of American Airlines flight 2134 because another aircraft was cleared to land on an intersecting runway Wednesday morning, the FAA said. News4’s Joseph Olmo explains what happened.
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Another near-collision on the runway at Reagan National Airport sparks FAA investigation
In recordings, air traffic controllers can be heard urgently directing the pilot to abort takeoff and turn off the main runway to avoid crossing paths with a smaller plane. That aircraft, a private plane, was landing on another runway that intersects with the American Airlines flight’s runway.
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Near-miss on runway at Reagan National sparks FAA investigation
Two planes were at risk of colliding on intersecting runways at Regan National Airport on Wednesday. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports on how one Virginia lawmaker says it underscores why the airport shouldn’t be handling more flights.
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Person killed after becoming trapped in airplane engine at Netherlands airport
The incident occurred at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as a KLM flight was preparing to leave for Billund, Denmark.
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‘It was just chaotic': Passengers don life vests on Florida-bound Spirit flight forced to return to Jamaica
Travelers on a flight to Fort Lauderdale received quite a scare when they were told to put on their life vests after a suspected mechanical issue forced their plane to return to Jamaica.
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Record number of travelers screened at US airports ahead of Memorial Day weekend
A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports.
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12 people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence on flight to Dublin
Twelve people have been injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin hit turbulence. Dublin Airport said in a statement that the plane landed safely as scheduled before 1 p.m. Sunday.
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Climate change is behind increasing flight turbulence, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says an increase in flight turbulence is an effect of climate change.
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Singapore Airlines passengers describe deadly turbulence; 20 remain in ICU
“I saw people from across the aisle just going completely horizontal, hitting the ceiling and landing back down in really awkward positions,” one passenger said.
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What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous for passengers and crews?
The death of a British man and injuries impacting dozens of other people aboard a Singapore Airlines flight have highlighted the potential dangers of flying through extreme turbulence.
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1 dead, 30 hospitalized after plane hit with severe turbulence
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Changi, Singapore, was hit with severe turbulence which caused the plane to drop thousands of feet, killing one passenger and injuring dozens more.
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Spirit Airlines gets rid of change and cancellation fees, joining Frontier
Spirit used to charge anywhere between $69 and $119 for ticket changes and cancellations, depending on how close to departure the customer made the change.
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Up in the air: Bill could add flights at DCA; some concerned about overcrowding
The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, which the U.S. Senate passed Thursday, would add five daily round trip flights at Reagan National Airport, but airport officials and some local lawmakers say they are concerned about overcrowding. “We are disappointed by the decision to force more flights into Reagan National Airport’s already congested schedule on America’s busiest runway, which will...
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Senate-approved FAA bill adds flights at Reagan National
More flights could be coming to Reagan National Airport, and the airport and some local lawmakers are furious about it, saying the airport is already too crowded. News4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss explains.
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Senate passes bill making it easier to get refunds from airlines after delays or cancellations
The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
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FAA investigating whether Boeing completed required inspections on 787 Dreamliner jets
The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into Boeing after it learned the company may not have completed required inspections on 787 Dreamliner jets.
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Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling.