Authorities investigating close call between Alaska Airlines and FedEx planes landing at Newark

NEWARK, N.J. — A close call between a commercial airliner and a cargo plane attempting to land on crossing runways at Newark Liberty International Airport was being investigated Thursday by federal aviation officials. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating Tuesday night’s incident during which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 overflew a FedEx … Read more

FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision

Air traffic controllers will now use radar to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednes… Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe … Read more

Flight animation shows planes avoiding Iranian airspace

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Falling missile debris explosion in Doha, Qatar 00:33 IDF video shows strikes targeting Iran 00:13 Now Playing Flight animation shows planes avoiding Iranian airspace 00:14 UP NEXT Iran’s foreign minister says the Ayatollah is still alive 00:20 Iranian FM: U.S. … Read more