ROTOR Act Fails in House Vote After Pentagon Reverses Support
The ROTOR Act, a key aviation safety bill, failed to pass a House vote, leaving families of the Flight 5342 crash victims devastated by the setback.
1 hour ago5 min
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House Rejects ROTOR Act Mandating Aircraft Locator Systems
The U.S. House failed to pass the ROTOR Act, a bill requiring collision avoidance systems on all aircraft following last year's fatal midair collision.
20 hours ago4 min
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House Rejects ROTOR Act After Pentagon Withdraws Support
The U.S. House rejected the ROTOR Act, a key aviation safety bill, after the Pentagon abruptly withdrew its support citing national security concerns.
Yesterday5 min
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FAA Finalizes 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder Rule for New Aircraft
The FAA has finalized a rule mandating 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft, aligning U.S. standards with ICAO and EASA regulations.
Yesterday4 min
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NTSB Investigates United Airlines 737 Tail Strike in Las Vegas
The NTSB opened an investigation into a United Airlines Boeing 737 tail strike in Las Vegas, classifying the event as an accident requiring a formal inquiry.
Feb 23, 20264 min
SAFETY
US Lawmakers Propose Aviation Safety Bill After Reagan Airport Crash
US lawmakers proposed a comprehensive aviation safety bill to address 50 NTSB recommendations following a fatal crash that reportedly killed 67 people.
Feb 20, 20264 min
SAFETY
NTSB Recommends ADS-B In Mandate After Fatal DC Collision
The NTSB issued its final report on a fatal 2025 D.C. collision, recommending a mandate for ADS-B In technology to improve pilot situational awareness.
Feb 19, 20263 min
SAFETY
JetBlue A320 Evacuates at Newark After Engine Failure
A JetBlue Airbus A320 evacuated at Newark Airport (EWR) after an engine failure and reports of cockpit smoke, prompting a temporary ground stop.
Feb 19, 20263 min
SAFETY
NTSB report on PSA Airlines, Army helicopter collision urges major FAA changes
The NTSB has released its final report on the 2025 midair collision involving a PSA Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter, urging FAA action.
Feb 18, 20263 min
SAFETY
Families demand new safety laws after airliner and Army helicopter collide near DC
The FAA faces pressure from grieving families to mandate advanced locator systems following a 2025 midair collision between an airliner and Army helicopter.
Feb 12, 20262 min
SAFETY
NTSB blames air traffic control for United Airlines Flight 1890 injuries.
NTSB officials found air traffic control failed to warn United Airlines Flight 1890 about turbulence; the error led to several crew and passenger injuries.
Feb 12, 20262 min
SAFETY
New FAA Rule Requires 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders on All New Aircraft
The FAA finalized a rule requiring 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft; the move helps investigators solve complex aviation safety incidents.
Feb 10, 20262 min
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NTSB Warns Hollywood Burbank Airport Faces Imminent Midair Collision Risk
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport faces a high midair collision risk due to its congested airspace and proximity to Van Nuys Airport.
Feb 8, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why the FAA is Mandating 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders on New Aircraft
The FAA finalized a rule on February 2, 2026, mandating 25-hour cockpit voice recorders (CVR) on all newly manufactured aircraft to prevent data loss in investigations.
Feb 7, 20263 min
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Why Hollywood Burbank Airport's Airspace is Feared as the Next Mid-Air Accident Site
NTSB Chair warns Hollywood Burbank Airport is the next potential mid-air collision site, citing 12+ near-misses since 2018 and complex Van Nuys traffic.
Feb 6, 20263 min
SAFETY
NTSB Probes Bangor Challenger 600 Crash as All Six Victims Are Identified
NTSB continues its probe into the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at Bangor International Airport, which killed all six on board, as officials formally identify the victims.
Feb 6, 20263 min
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What Caused the Fiery Bombardier Challenger 600 Crash in Maine?
The NTSB is investigating a fatal January 25 Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crash at Bangor International Airport, which killed six people during takeoff.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
NTSB Probes Citation II Crash; Was Right-Seat Pilot Second-in-Command Qualified?
The NTSB preliminary report on the fatal Cessna Citation II crash cites the right-seat pilot was not Second-in-Command qualified, alongside pre-flight and in-flight anomalies.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
FAA Chief Admits Agency Failures Led to Deadly Midair Crash Near DCA
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford accepted systemic failures contributed to the deadly midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, citing inadequate safety safeguards.
Feb 4, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why Did the FAA Mandate 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders for New Aircraft?
The FAA finalized a rule requiring newly manufactured aircraft to have 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, aligning US standards with ICAO and EASA for better accident investigations.
Feb 4, 20263 min
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