Pritzker Says Trump ‘Unfit to Lead’ After President’s Response to Fatal DC Plane Crash
An American Airlines plane that was landing in Washington, D.C., and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on a training flight collided Wednesday night. Both aircraft crashed into the Potomac River, and authorities report no one survived.
Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump 'unfit to lead during moments of crisis'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.
Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.
Trump slams diversity efforts, says FAA hiring has hurt air safety in remarks on fatal plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed his predecessors and Democratic diversity measures and suggested that the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity efforts had made air travel less safe.
Trump takes executive action on aviation DEI, appointing FAA lead in wake of DCA crash
President Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation sector and to assess aviation safety, as well as an executive order to
Donald Trump names new acting FAA administrator in wake of “tragedy of terrible proportions”
Trump said he was tapping Chris Rocheleau, a top executive for an aviation business association, for the post.
Trump Names Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision
U.S. President Donald Trump pauses for a moment of silence to recognize crash victims as he speaks to reporters about Wednesday's deadly midair collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Eagle flight 5342 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,
US official vows to 'fix' FAA after fatal collision
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said late on Thursday he will soon announce a plan to reform the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a devastating collision between an American Airlines regional plane and an Army helicopter killed 67 people.
Timeline of Donald Trump's Impact on FAA Prior to D.C. Plane Crash
A midair collision near D.C. has raised concerns over FAA staffing, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control and aviation safety oversight.
Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics, attacks diversity initiatives in FAA hiring
Trump acknowledged it was too soon to draw conclusions but nonetheless moved to assign blame. Trump said he had no evidence ...
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Duckworth, Chicago official address local airport safety concerns following DC plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., Chicago officials are raising concerns about safety at local ...
Deadly DC plane crash highlights ongoing air traffic control staffing shortages
The ABC7 I-Team has been reporting on air traffic controller staffing issues for years, and Wednesday night's tragic plane ...
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Chris Rocheleau Appointed as Acting FAA Administrator
Chris Rocheleau has been appointed Acting FAA Administrator amid leadership instability and regulatory challenges.
What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC
A jet collided with an Army helicopter while approaching the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. Here are some ...
Trump, without evidence, appears to blame FAA DEI programs as factor in collision
Donald Trump appeared to place blame on DEI initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration while speaking on the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.
Sikorsky offering support to investigation after military helicopter and plane collide near Reagan National Airport
An American Airlines flight and a Sikorsky military helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan ...
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Upcoming Public Safety Drone Review Explores Counter-UAS and Public Safety, Featuring Tom Adams of DroneShield
PM EST for the next episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. This month’s discussion will dive into the evolving landscape ...