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The FAA knows what's wrong. It's just not fixing it | Opinion
We must act decisively before another tragedy unfolds at another U.S. airport.
American Airlines captain has unexpected message for "fearful" passengers
"That pilot said the exact words I needed to hear—it felt like he was speaking to just me," a passenger said.
I'm a pilot's Wife. Plane crash speculations are insensitive
It seemed inappropriate for so many people with no experience in aviation to make assumptions.
Man gives pilot disposable camera, no one prepared for what he captures
The man bumped into the pilot in an L.A. airport and gave him an unusual gift.
Who was Black Hawk helicopter pilot in DC plane crash? What we know
The soldiers on the helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet on Wednesday night were from the 12th Combat Aviation Battalion based in Virginia.
Reagan Airport plane crash: Experts warn 'we're ignoring the real threat'
Washington DC plane crash raises concerns about U.S. air travel safety. Experts weigh in.
Pilot provides DC plane crash theory: 'crazy airspace'
A pilot's theory about the cause of the crash between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter has quickly gone viral online.
Ex-pilot says wealthy California airport one of most dangerous to fly from
Strict noise regulations make the airport dangerous to fly in and out of, a former airline pilot told Newsweek.
Plane passenger not prepared for reason flight attendant leans over them
Passenger's quiet flight changes when a flight attendant shines a flashlight outside.
Pilot films cockpit view of plane as it tries to land in dense fog
"The weather limitations are much more strict" when a plane has to land itself, compared to a manual landing, the pilot told Newsweek.
Woman's shock as pilot announces his plan to fly plane "like we stole it"
A pilot decided to have some banter when he warned passengers of a potentially difficult landing at a notorious airport.
US Air Force is changing its F-16s: What to know
F-16s have been supplied to Ukraine and the jet is widely used by air forces across the globe, including those of NATO states such as Greece, Poland and Turkey.
Former US Marine to be extradited over alleged training of Chinese pilots
A former U.S. Marine who served for 12 years before emigrating to Australia has been held in a maximum-security prison since his 2022 arrest.
Audio shows pilot's distress moments before plane crashes in Hawaii airport
The plane crashed near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around 3 p.m. on Tuesday while conducting a training flight.
Pilot leaves cockpit mid-flight, shock over what he reveals about passenger
Plane passengers were moved when a pilot introduced the woman who "saved my life."
Pilot reveals what happens if you don't put your phone on airplane mode
"It is always good for passengers to keep their phones on airplane mode until the plane has landed," a former pilot told Newsweek.
Pilot explains what the mysterious sounds on every flight mean
A pilot has cleared up one of the biggest mysteries to passengers: What is that dinging sound they keep hearing on flights?
Passengers stunned as pilot tells couple "look behind you"
Social media users were moved by the surprise moment captured in the viral clip, with one saying "crying my eyes out."
Pilot who transported rescue animals dies in New York plane crash
The pilot and at least one dog being transported were killed when a small plane went down in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains.
Flight attendant filming pilots landing in "heavy rain" goes viral
Internet users were blown away by how the pilots landed a plane in heavy rain using a tool we have in our cars.
Pilot killed in crash at New Mexico air show
A pilot was killed and an investigation is underway after a small plane crashed during the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo.
Two Navy pilots declared dead in Washington state
The names of the pilots will not be released until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified in accordance with Navy policy.
Pilot dies, passenger injured after plane crashes in Georgia
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash of the Cessna aircraft, according to the authorities.
Pilot dies mid-flight forcing emergency landing
A Turkish Airlines pilot died after falling ill during his own flight from Seattle to Istanbul.
World War I–era plane crash kills pilot
All future events, including air shows, at the aviation museum have been canceled following the crash in New York state.
Russian Tu-22 bomber struck wrong Black Sea target 'in haste': UK
Russian pilots mistakenly hit a ship transporting 26,000 tons of grain to Egypt, U.K. defense officials said.
Passengers cheer as pilot announces there are special guests on board
While more and more women are entering the industry, they still only represent around 5 percent of all airline pilots in the world.
Secrets revealed of 18th-century shipwreck that pilot blamed on drunk crew
The vessel sank in 1721 with the pilot later claiming that the crew were intoxicated—but the crew blamed the accident on pilot error.
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At 101, World War II captain recalls: "My brain started becoming my enemy"
As a B-17 captain, Dick Nelms flew 35 missions during World War II. Eighty years later, he continues to serve his community.
Pilot sues United Airlines for not providing him gluten-free food
A lawsuit says that a Colorado-based pilot has had to fly for many hours without eating because he has not been given gluten-free food by the airline.