The previous administration had not even done a “wellness check” on the Americans detained in Venezuela. President Trump’s envoy for special missions, Ric Grenell, recently oversaw the deportation…
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President Trump Orders Immediate Aviation Safety Assessment
The president’s call for a review follows deadly collision between military helicopter and commercial jet. President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting…
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NTSB Will Assist South Korea’s Investigation into Plane Crash
Sunday’s crash at the Muan International Airport killed all but two people on board. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will head an investigation that will include…
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Osprey Aircraft Deemed Safe After Near-Crash and Gearbox Review
Hybrid helicopter-airplanes resume flights after December 9 grounding. The U.S. Navy and the Air Force cleared their V-22 Ospreys for use after grounding them for two weeks. The…
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FAA and EASA Strengthen Aviation Partnership for Safety and Innovation
New agreement enhances collaboration on safety, technology, and sustainability in global aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Declaration…
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FBI Issues Warning Against Pointing Lasers or Shooting at Suspected Drones
NSA spokesman said there’s no credible threat to national security. The Federal Bureau of Investigation in New Jersey along with the state police issued warnings not to point…
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Senate Majority Leader Works on Local Drone Detection Legislation
He urges DHS to deploy Robin Radar Systems in New York. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that he’s “working to pass a bill” for local…
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Pentagon Again Pauses V-22 Osprey Flights
Metal malfunction is the latest safety issue found in helicopter-airplane hybrid The Pentagon grounded V-22 Ospreys this week after discovering weakened metal components were the likely cause of…
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FAA Suspends All Flights to Haiti
U.S. Embassy warns of gang violence and danger in that country. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Airmen on Tuesday that prohibits U.S. civil aviation operations…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding to Improve Small Air Services
14 states are set to restore and improve flight routes to rural communities. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $12 million to 14 small air service programs…
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