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Outdated U.S. Air Traffic Control System Needs \$Tens of Billions Upgrade

The U.S. air traffic control system, using outdated technology from the 1980s and 90s, is facing critical failures causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport; the Transportation Secretary is pushing for a \$tens of billions modernization project.

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Newark Airport Grounded by FAA Staffing Shortage

Newark Airport faced a ground stop and delays on Wednesday due to FAA staffing issues, averaging 27-minute delays for arriving flights within 1000 nautical miles; this follows months of disruptions caused by air traffic control outages, runway construction, and staff shortages.

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FedEx 757 Crash Landing Reveals Systemic Maintenance Issues

A FedEx Boeing 757 crash-landed at Chattanooga Airport on October 4, 2023, after a hydraulic hose leak disabled the landing gear and a broken wire prevented the backup system from working; the crew safely evacuated, but subsequent investigations revealed inconsistencies in maintenance documentation ...

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FedEx 757 Emergency Landing Reveals Maintenance, Documentation Failures

A FedEx Boeing 757 made an emergency landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 4, 2023, after a hydraulic system failure caused by a damaged hose and a broken wire in the backup system prevented the landing gear from deploying, resulting in the plane skidding off the runway; all three crew member...

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Boeing 737 Max Crashes: Rejected Plea Deal Amidst Renewed Charges

A faulty Boeing 737 Max assistance software caused two crashes in 2018 and 2019, killing 346; Boeing initially avoided prosecution with fines and promises of safety improvements, but a 2024 incident led to renewed charges and a rejected plea deal, leaving victims' families dissatisfied and seeking m...

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Boeing Agrees to \$1.1 Billion Settlement in 737 Max Crash Case

The US Department of Justice struck a deal with Boeing to avoid prosecution over two fatal 737 Max crashes, involving over \$1.1 billion in fines, safety improvements, and compensation for victims' families; a judge must still approve the agreement.

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Boeing to Pay $1.1 Billion to Settle 737 Max Crash Claims

Boeing will pay $1.1 billion to settle claims related to two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, including a $487.2 million criminal penalty and $444.5 million in compensation to victims' families, but the deal has been criticized for being too lenient.

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Irkutsk Air Disaster: Crew Error Kills 125

A Moscow-Irkutsk Airbus A-310 flight crashed in Irkutsk airport on July 9, 2006, at 7:44 AM, killing 125 of the 203 passengers and crew due to the crew's error of failing to activate reverse thrust on one engine after landing.

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South Korean Navy Plane Crash Kills Four

On May 29, a South Korean Navy Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion patrol plane crashed near Pohang during a routine training exercise, killing all four crew members; the cause is under investigation, and all P-3 flights are suspended.

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NTSB: Improper Maintenance Caused Alaska Airlines Landing Gear Collapse

On Tuesday, the NTSB released a final report concluding that improper maintenance work performed in 2018 caused a fatigue crack in a metal trunnion pin, leading to the collapse of the left main landing gear during an Alaska Airlines flight's hard landing in Santa Ana on August 20, 2021. All 112 pass...

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Boeing Agrees to \$2.1 Billion Settlement in 737 MAX Crash Case

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) struck a deal with Boeing to avoid prosecution in a fraud case related to two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in 346 deaths; Boeing will pay over \$2.1 billion in fines and compensation.

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San Diego Jet Crash Adds to Recent Aviation Accidents

A private jet crashed in a San Diego neighborhood on Thursday, killing at least three people and injuring several others; this incident is one of many recent aviation accidents sparking increased concern over aviation safety.

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