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‘The stress is just always there,’ as thousands of FAA workers go without paycheck | CNN For certain workers at the Federal Aviation Administration, the government shutdown hit hardest this week with a $0 paycheck.

New: ‘The stress is just always there,’ as thousands of FAA workers go without paycheck

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The future of air traffic control grows more uncertain as the federal government shutdown continues | CNN The impact of the federal government shutdown on the air traffic control system in the United States could linger on well beyond the reopening of the government.

New from me: The future of air traffic control grows more uncertain as the federal government shutdown continues.

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TSA warns of "more severe" impact on security screeners as the shutdown goes on The impasse to reopen the government has hit day 21 with little sign lawmakers are close to reaching a compromise. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is visiting Israel to bolster the ceasefire deal. ...

TSA warns of "more severe" impact on security screeners as the shutdown goes on

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Democratic senators say Kristi Noem broke the law with video played at TSA checkpoints | CNN Democrats in the Senate are calling for an investigation and immediate removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video being shown at some Transportation Security Administration checkpoints...

New: Democrats in the Senate are calling for an investigation and immediate removal of a video being shown at some TSA checkpoints, in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown.

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What happens when airports refuse to play video of Kristi Noem blaming the shutdown on Democrats | CNN Travelers going through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Detroit Metro Airport will come face to face with a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats ...

New: The video of Sec. Noem intended for TSA checkpoints raises questions about whether it can be legally played, if the Department of Homeland Security can require airports to show it, and what happens if airports refuse.

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Multiple airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown | CNN Several major US airports - including Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International, Portland International, Seattle-Tacoma International, and three in New York - are refusing to play a video of Secretary of Ho...

Multiple airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown.

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Tandem skydivers become separated, with one falling to his death and the other hanging from a tree | CNN A skydiving instructor fell to his death in Nashville this weekend after a tandem jump went wrong and he somehow became separated from the other skydiver and their parachute.

A skydiving instructor fell to his death in Nashville this weekend after a tandem jump went wrong and he somehow became separated from the other skydiver and their parachute.

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American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport after cargo jet crosses the runway in front of it | CNN An American Airlines pilot taking off at Los Angeles International Airport had to slam on the brakes, Sunday, after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it.

New: An American Airlines pilot taking off at Los Angeles International Airport had to slam on the brakes Sunday after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it.

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FAA will continue to limit arrivals and departures at Newark Airport through October 2026 | CNN The Federal Aviation Administration is extending the limited rate of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport through next October.

New: The Federal Aviation Administration is extending the limited rate of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026.

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A truck driver not paying attention caused a chain-reaction crash that killed 6 people and injured 41, the NTSB found | CNN A truck driver’s “inattention and failure to respond” to traffic slowing down in front of him caused a multivehicle crash that killed six people and injured 41, the National Transportation Safety Boar...

A truck driver not paying attention caused a chain-reaction crash that killed 6 people and injured 41, the NTSB found

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First federal lawsuit over January’s midair collision near DC is filed against American Airlines and the US government | CNN The family of a man killed in January’s midair collision near Washington, DC, is suing American Airlines, regional jet operator PSA Airlines, and the federal government, according to a lawsuit filed W...

The family of a man killed in January’s midair collision near Washington, DC, is suing American Airlines, regional jet operator PSA Airlines, and the federal government, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.

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Controller scolds Spirit Airlines pilot to ‘pay attention’ to radio calls as Air Force One flies 8 miles away | CNN A Spirit Airlines pilot was scolded by air traffic control on Tuesday after not immediately responding to a controller’s instructions as Air Force One flew about 8 miles away.

A Spirit Airlines pilot was scolded by air traffic control on Tuesday after not immediately responding to a controller’s instructions as Air Force One flew about 8 miles away. Incident was first reported by @xjonnyc.bsky.social

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California firefighting helicopter collision caused by pilot flying too high and making rapid descent, NTSB reports | CNN A firefighting helicopter crew’s decision to fly an altitude higher than they were cleared for and the subsequent rapid descent led to the deaths of three people in a midair collision in 2023, accordi...

A firefighting helicopter crew’s decision to fly an altitude higher than they were cleared for and the subsequent rapid descent led to the deaths of three people in a midair collision in 2023, according to a final report from the NTSB.

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White House plans to abandon Biden era rules regarding compensation on disrupted flights | CNN Politics The White House says it plans to roll back proposed rules by the Biden administration, including some that required passengers to be compensated by airlines for disrupted flights.

The White House says it plans to roll back proposed rules by the Biden administration, including some that required passengers to be compensated by airlines for disrupted flights.

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FAA investigating plane that went off end of runway after landing at Chicago Executive Airport | CNN The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a plane that went off the end of the runway and through a fence after landing at Chicago Executive Airport on Wednesday.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a private jet that went off the end of the runway and through a fence after landing at Chicago Executive Airport on Wednesday.

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IT outages are plaguing air travel. Here’s what to know | CNN When a United Airlines “technology issue” halted several thousand flights this month, it added another incident to a cascade of problems the airlines and national aviation system have seen in recent y...

New from me: IT outages are plaguing air travel. Here’s what to know

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Is Amtrak’s new high-speed train worth the price? We take you inside | CNN The future of train travel on the Northeast Corridor is here, but just how much of an improvement is it? CNN’s Alexandra Skores goes on board the train’s maiden voyage and shows us if it’s the revolut...

Today is a really exciting day. My first @CNN digital video posted. As a longtime newspaper gal, this was definitely stepping out of my comfort zone.

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Southwest announced yet another way it’s becoming just a regular airline | CNN Business Southwest Airlines, primarily a domestic airline throughout its over 50-year history, is looking at expanding to overseas markets, a further sign of that the once-distinctive Texas airline is followin...

ICYMI: Southwest announced yet another way it’s becoming just a regular airline.

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Time flies by when you’re having fun! I’m so grateful for the last 10 months at CNN.

Air Canada will start canceling flights today before it locks out flight attendants. Here’s what we know | CNN Business Canada’s biggest airline is poised to start canceling several dozen flights Thursday ahead of a weekend lockout of flight attendants that threatens to throw travel plans for tens of thousands into cha...

Air Canada will start canceling flights today before it locks out flight attendants. Here’s what we know.

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Air Canada plans to lock out its flight attendants and cancel all flights starting this weekend | CNN Business Air Canada is preparing to lock out its flight attendants who voted to go on strike this weekend. Travel disruptions could start Thursday and could continue until a deal is reached.

Air Canada is preparing to lock out its flight attendants who voted to go on strike this weekend. Travel disruptions could start Thursday and could continue until a deal is reached.

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Trump says Qatari jet could be ready for use as Air Force One in 6 months. Experts are deeply skeptical | CNN Politics President Donald Trump told reporters last month the donated Qatari jet could be ready for his use as Air Force One in February 2026, well ahead of the long-delayed delivery of two presidential planes...

New from me: The President says a new donated AF1 jet could be ready by February 2026. Here’s what former defense officials and aviation analysts say about that timeline.

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United Airlines ‘technology issue’ resolved after causing delays, airline says | CNN A “technology issue” that halted United Airlines mainline flights out of departure airports Wednesday night has been resolved, the airline told CNN.

Now: United says it has resolved a technology issue that halted all mainline departures tonight. Passengers should still expect some disruptions as it tries to get back to normal.

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NASA wants US to be the first nation to put nuclear reactor on the moon | CNN Politics Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has directed the agency to fast-track plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon.

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has directed the agency to fast-track plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon.

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NTSB probes collision avoidance technology, safety systems in final day of midair collision investigative hearings | CNN The National Transportation Safety Board questioned witnesses Friday on collision avoidance technology and organizational systems to manage risk. It is the third and final day of investigative hearing...

It's our final day of @NTSB hearings. Testimonies are expected on collision avoidance technology and safety management systems. Follow along here:

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NTSB to probe air traffic control training, collision avoidance technology in second day of hearings on DC midair collision | CNN The National Transportation Safety Board will question witnesses Thursday about air traffic control training and collision avoidance technology, two key parts of the investigation into January’s deadl...

It's Day 2 of @NTSB investigative hearings into the midair collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet. We're expecting a long day today, focusing on air traffic control training.

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They lost their son in the Reagan National Airport midair collision. Now, they’re fighting for aviation safety in his honor | CNN January 29 started with such promise.

They lost their son in the Reagan National Airport midair collision. Now, they’re fighting for aviation safety in his honor.

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Thousands of flights were delayed at Newark Airport. Investigators want to know if moving this FAA facility caused it | CNN The Department of Transportation’s inspector general has opened an audit into the relocation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control facility responsible for flights approaching o...

The Department of Transportation’s inspector general has opened an audit into the relocation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control facility responsible for flights approaching or departing Newark Liberty International Airport.

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FAA overhaul to cost $31.5 billion, transportation secretary tells Congress | CNN It will take $31.5 billion to build a brand-new air traffic control system for the country, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told members of the House Wednesday, the first time the de...

It will take $31.5 billion to build a new air traffic control system for the country, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told members of the House Wednesday.

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A frequent flyer needed a kidney transplant to live. This Delta worker gave him one | CNN Bruce Gamble has been flying out of Birmingham, Alabama, since the late ‘80s for his job as a consultant at car dealerships. He didn’t know a personal connection he made at the airport would save his ...

A frequent flyer needed a kidney transplant to live. This Delta employee gave him one.

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