Avianca Flight 42 was en route to New York from Medellín, Colombia, when it “encountered unexpected turbulence” and was diverted to Miami.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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9 Injured After J.F.K.-Bound Flight Hits Severe Turbulence
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6 Broken Bathrooms Force Flight to Make an Urgent Landing
The New York Times – Travel:An American Airlines flight was diverted to New York on Tuesday because of an “inadequate number of operational lavatories” — two, on a plane that normally has eight.
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What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami
The New York Times – On the Runway:The plane was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet and had flown from Puerto Rico. It crashed into several vehicles after overrunning the runway.
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On Night of Deadly Air Canada Crash, Two LaGuardia Controllers Left Early
The New York Times – On the Runway:The two controllers are among a dozen that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire as part of an inquiry into timecard fraud, according to people familiar with the matter.
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What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.
The New York Times – Travel:The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
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2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’
The New York Times – Travel:An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
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Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
The New York Times – On the Runway:Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
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Boeing’s Smallest 737 Jet Wins F.A.A. Approval
The New York Times – Travel:After years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 Max 7, the smallest version of the company’s best-selling plane.
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Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away
The New York Times – Business:Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.