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Newark Airport Meltdown Exposes Outdated Air Traffic Control System
A communication and radar system failure at the Philadelphia air traffic control facility on April 28th, 2024, caused a week of delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport, highlighting an outdated system and staff shortages; at least five FAA employees took trauma leave.
Newark Airport Meltdown Exposes Outdated Air Traffic Control System
A communication and radar system failure at the Philadelphia air traffic control facility on April 28th, 2024, caused a week of delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport, highlighting an outdated system and staff shortages; at least five FAA employees took trauma leave.
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40% Bias Score
Drones Pose Increasing Threat to Air Safety at Major US Airports
In 2023, drones were involved in nearly two-thirds of near-midair collisions at the 30 busiest US airports, the highest percentage since 2020, highlighting a significant safety concern as drone usage has risen.
Drones Pose Increasing Threat to Air Safety at Major US Airports
In 2023, drones were involved in nearly two-thirds of near-midair collisions at the 30 busiest US airports, the highest percentage since 2020, highlighting a significant safety concern as drone usage has risen.
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40% Bias Score
2025 Aviation Incidents: Fewer Investigations, Higher Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 171 civil aviation accident investigations in the US, down from 185 in 2024, and several high-profile incidents, including a fatal helicopter crash and a midair collision, increased public anxiety and decreased air travel.
2025 Aviation Incidents: Fewer Investigations, Higher Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 171 civil aviation accident investigations in the US, down from 185 in 2024, and several high-profile incidents, including a fatal helicopter crash and a midair collision, increased public anxiety and decreased air travel.
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52% Bias Score
FAA Tests Drone Detection Systems in New Jersey After Unexplained Sightings
The FAA is conducting two weeks of drone detection system testing in Cape May, New Jersey, using 100 drones of varying sizes and technologies like Remote ID, Acoustic Array, and X-Band radar, following numerous unexplained drone sightings last year.
FAA Tests Drone Detection Systems in New Jersey After Unexplained Sightings
The FAA is conducting two weeks of drone detection system testing in Cape May, New Jersey, using 100 drones of varying sizes and technologies like Remote ID, Acoustic Array, and X-Band radar, following numerous unexplained drone sightings last year.
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40% Bias Score
Fatal NYC Helicopter Crash Exposes Company's Safety and Financial Issues
A New York Helicopter sightseeing tour crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot; the FAA suspended the company's operations due to its history of safety and financial issues, including a 2013 near-miss and a 2015 incident involving an unairwo...
Fatal NYC Helicopter Crash Exposes Company's Safety and Financial Issues
A New York Helicopter sightseeing tour crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot; the FAA suspended the company's operations due to its history of safety and financial issues, including a 2013 near-miss and a 2015 incident involving an unairwo...
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44% Bias Score
NYC Helicopter Crash Prompts Call for Stricter Regulations
A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing five Spanish tourists and the pilot; Senator Schumer is demanding the revocation of the tour company's permits and increased safety inspections for all NYC helicopter tour companies due to a history of 20 deaths in 5 similar a...
NYC Helicopter Crash Prompts Call for Stricter Regulations
A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing five Spanish tourists and the pilot; Senator Schumer is demanding the revocation of the tour company's permits and increased safety inspections for all NYC helicopter tour companies due to a history of 20 deaths in 5 similar a...
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48% Bias Score
Black Hawk Pilot Ignored Air Traffic Control, Leading to Deadly Collision
A military Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C., on January 17th, killing 67 people; a new report reveals the Black Hawk pilot ignored air traffic control instructions seconds before the crash, which occurred during her annual flight evaluation.
Black Hawk Pilot Ignored Air Traffic Control, Leading to Deadly Collision
A military Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C., on January 17th, killing 67 people; a new report reveals the Black Hawk pilot ignored air traffic control instructions seconds before the crash, which occurred during her annual flight evaluation.
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56% Bias Score
Fewer Aviation Investigations Despite High-Profile Accidents Increase Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, the NTSB conducted fewer aviation accident investigations than in 2024 or the previous decade's average; however, several highly publicized accidents, including a helicopter crash and a midair collision, have increased public anxiety and led to a drop in air travel.
Fewer Aviation Investigations Despite High-Profile Accidents Increase Public Anxiety
In the first quarter of 2025, the NTSB conducted fewer aviation accident investigations than in 2024 or the previous decade's average; however, several highly publicized accidents, including a helicopter crash and a midair collision, have increased public anxiety and led to a drop in air travel.
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48% Bias Score
Fatal Helicopter Crash Underscores Safety Concerns for NYC Tours
A New York Helicopter sightseeing tour crashed on Thursday, killing five: a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot; the company faces NTSB investigation and multiple lawsuits.
Fatal Helicopter Crash Underscores Safety Concerns for NYC Tours
A New York Helicopter sightseeing tour crashed on Thursday, killing five: a family of five Spanish tourists and the pilot; the company faces NTSB investigation and multiple lawsuits.
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48% Bias Score
Icelandic Volcano Eruption: 2010 Airspace Closure and Subsequent Aviation Improvements
The 2010 eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused eight days of airspace closure across the UK and Europe in April 2010, resulting in 10 million stranded passengers, 100,000 canceled flights, and a £1.1 billion loss to the airline industry, prompting significant improvements in aviation...
Icelandic Volcano Eruption: 2010 Airspace Closure and Subsequent Aviation Improvements
The 2010 eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused eight days of airspace closure across the UK and Europe in April 2010, resulting in 10 million stranded passengers, 100,000 canceled flights, and a £1.1 billion loss to the airline industry, prompting significant improvements in aviation...
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20% Bias Score
Helicopter Crash Kills Six; FAA Grounds New York Helicopter Tours
A helicopter tour flight operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing the pilot and five Spanish tourists; the FAA grounded the company and will review its safety record, while the NTSB investigates the cause of the accident, hampered by the lack of a black ...
Helicopter Crash Kills Six; FAA Grounds New York Helicopter Tours
A helicopter tour flight operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed in the Hudson River on Thursday, killing the pilot and five Spanish tourists; the FAA grounded the company and will review its safety record, while the NTSB investigates the cause of the accident, hampered by the lack of a black ...
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32% Bias Score
Helicopter Tour Company Shuts Down After Fatal Hudson River Crash
New York Helicopter Tours, whose helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing six including three children, is shutting down operations; the FAA will review its safety record and the NTSB is investigating, hindered by the lack of flight data recorders.
Helicopter Tour Company Shuts Down After Fatal Hudson River Crash
New York Helicopter Tours, whose helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing six including three children, is shutting down operations; the FAA will review its safety record and the NTSB is investigating, hindered by the lack of flight data recorders.
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44% Bias Score
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