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NTSB Recommends Helicopter Ban Near DCA After Deadly Collision

On January 29, 2025, a midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport resulted in 67 deaths, prompting the NTSB to recommend a permanent ban on helicopter operations near the airport when Runway 15/33 is in use due to 15,214 close proximity events between 2021 and 2024.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Southwest Airlines to Start Charging for Checked Bags

Southwest Airlines announced it will start charging for checked bags on May 28, ending its long-standing "bags fly free" policy; the change is expected to significantly increase revenue, impacting all passengers except A-List members and those on business fares; this follows other recent changes to ...

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Airline Grounds Pilot After GPWS Alert During Low-Altitude Descent

Captain Paul Ellsworth's Airbus A320 triggered a GPWS alert during descent, prompting an emergency ascent; he was subsequently grounded pending an investigation into risk management and pilot training protocols.

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North Sea Collision: Fuel Leak and Fire Raise Safety Concerns

A cargo ship collided with an anchored tanker off the English coast, causing a fire and fuel leak; the incident is the seventh on the North Sea since 2019, raising concerns about increasing maritime traffic and the effectiveness of safety measures.

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DOT Rescinds Biden-Era Memos on Infrastructure Spending

The Department of Transportation rescinded two Biden administration memos prioritizing social justice and environmental initiatives in infrastructure spending, citing misalignment with its mission and concerns raised by groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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SNCF Opens Summer Train Ticket Sales Amidst Rising Prices and Limited Availability

The French national railway company, SNCF, is opening sales for all summer train tickets from March 12th, 2024, until December 13th for some routes, aiming to maximize revenue despite increasing prices and limited train availability due to a lack of trains expected to last until 2030; this contrasts...

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NTSB Recommends Helicopter Route Closure Near Reagan Airport After Fatal Collision

On January 29, 2024, a midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport killed all 63 people on board, prompting the NTSB to recommend closing a helicopter route when specific runways are in use due to the high risk ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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North Sea Ship Collision: One Dead, Arrest Made, Fuel Leak

A collision between the Stena Immaculate and the Solong cargo ship in the North Sea on Monday led to a criminal investigation, one death, and the arrest of a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter; the Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel, at least some of...

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Delta Air Lines Handles 145 Million Checked Bags in 2024

In 2024, Delta Air Lines handled over 145 million checked bags globally, a five million increase from the previous year; the process involves an average of nine people per bag and uses RFID tags and sophisticated conveyor systems at airports like LaGuardia, where Delta processed four million bags la...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Euroa's Historic Plane Trees to Be Removed for Inland Rail Upgrade

The Inland Rail project's road upgrades in Euroa, Victoria, will remove at least a dozen mature plane trees from Anderson Street, eliminating the town's tree-lined entrance despite residents' previous support for an underpass; the Australian Rail Track Corporation plans to replace some trees elsewhe...

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Man Arrested After North Sea Collision

A 59-year-old man was arrested for gross negligence manslaughter following a collision between the Portuguese-flagged Solong and the US-registered Stena Immaculate in the North Sea on Monday, resulting in one missing and presumed dead crew member, multiple explosions, and a fuel release.

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Tanker and Container Ship Collision Off British Coast

A US-flagged tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military and a Portuguese-flagged container ship collided off Britain's coast on Monday, resulting in a fire on both vessels; one sailor is presumed dead, while crews were rescued; a man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

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