Deadly American Airlines-helicopter collision highlights concerns with crowded U.S. airspace
Airline executives have pushed the government to modernize air traffic control and alleviate congestion in some of the busiest air corridors in the U.S.
US airlines’ 16-year safety record ended with tragedy. There were warnings ahead of the crash
US airlines had gone 16 years without a fatal crash until Wednesday night. But as impressive as that safety record had been, there have been warning signs in recent years of a significant risk of a collision like the one that just killed 67 people.
Southwest CEO Offers Condolences During Investor Call
Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Bob Jordan opened the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call Thursday by offering his condolences to those affected by the collision Wednesday night. “Our hearts go out to all those loved ones who are among the passengers and the crew,
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Piedmont, Envoy, PSA: AA’s ‘American Eagle’ regional subsidiaries explained
Heard of PSA? Envoy? SkyWest? Discover the route and planes flown by American Airlines’ regional subsidiaries.
67 dead in American Airlines crash with Army chopper in D.C., worst disaster in two decades
Wednesday night’s crash of an American Airlines commuter plane in Washington is one of the worst disasters for the Fort Worth-based airline in more than two decades.
The American Airlines crash occurred in some of the country's most congested and highly controlled airspace
American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, home to some of the country's most restricted airspace.
American Airlines Flight 5342 Crash: Everything We Know So Far
Last night's tragedy involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a US Army Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter has taken a turn for the worst after authorities said emergency responders are now shifting from rescue to recovery mode.
American Airlines crash in Washington, D.C. is carrier’s worst disaster in two decades
Wednesday night’s crash of an American Airlines commuter plane in Washington could be one of the worst disasters for the Fort Worth-based airline in more than two decades.
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Southwest Posts Profit Fueled by Strong Holiday Bookings
Despite pressure to cut costs and an activist investor campaign, Southwest reported a healthy profit for the fourth quarter.
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Airlines add new flights to New Orleans airport for Super Bowl weekend. Here's the list.
New flights have been added for Kansas City and Philly fans, with one airline adding flights on a route it doesn't normally serve.
67 deaths in American Airlines crash with chopper is carrier’s worst disaster in decades
Wednesday night’s crash of an American Airlines commuter plane in Washington is one of the worst disasters for the Fort Worth-based airline in more than two decades.
American Airlines plane collides with helicopter in D.C., crashes into Potomac River
An American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River, according to officials.