A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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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.
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How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The New York Times – Business:The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
The New York Times – Business:Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
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Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
The New York Times – Business:The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 7 p.m., according the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.
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Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries
The New York Times – Business:The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.
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F.A.A. Briefly Halts JetBlue Departures After System Outage
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for JetBlue flights early Tuesday at the airline’s request. JetBlue later said a “system outage” had been restored and that operations had resumed.
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House Narrowly Rejects Air Safety Bill After Pentagon Opposition
The New York Times – Business:A move to swiftly pass the bill failed by a single vote. It would have required aircraft to carry technology that officials said might have prevented a midair collision near Washington last year.
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Backers of Aviation Safety Bill Cite Recent Near Miss to Make Their Case
The New York Times – Business:The legislation’s advocates say a close call between two private planes near Teterboro, N.J., on Feb. 13 underscores the need for more collision prevention technology.