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US government admits role in plane collision that killed figure skaters

The American Airlines jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter as it made its approach to Reagan National Airport just outside Washington, DC, on January 29.

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, US March 28, 2018.
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025.

Russia rejects major concessions on Ukraine as leaked call shows Witkoff advising Moscow

An American Airlines aircraft takes off as airlines cancelled flights at 40 major airports after the government imposed an unprecedented cut to air travel, citing air traffic control safety concerns because of a record-setting government shutdown, in Boston, Massachusetts, US, November 7, 2025.

FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights

 An American Airlines plane sits at a gate at Logan Airport ahead of the July 4 holiday in Boston, Massachusetts. June 28, 2023.

US Transportation Secretary warns US gov't shutdown could force US air traffic closure


5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc, major US airline CEOs warn

The FAA has warned that potential interference could affect sensitive airplane instruments such as altimeters and impact on low-visibility operations.

A Southwest Airlines plane approaches to land at San Diego International Airport as US telecom companies, airlines and the FAA continue to discuss the potential impact of 5G wireless services on aircraft electronics in San Diego, California, US, January 6, 2022.

Man breaks into cockpit of American Airlines flight

The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 carrying 121 passengers and six crew members, was damaged as a result of the man's rampage.

An American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8, on a flight from Miami to New York City, comes in for landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York, U.S., March 12, 2019.

Airlines have a recipe to reach zero emissions by 2050: Cooking oil

United Airlines has found a way to meet its goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 - using cooking oil and rendered waste fat from beef, pork and chicken.

 Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. July 1, 2019.

Emirates Airlines to launch daily Israel - Dubai route starting Dec. 6

Flights will leave Tel Aviv at 6:25 p.m. and arrive in Dubai at 11:25 p.m. Flights will depart Dubai at 2:50 p.m. and arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport at 4:25 p.m.

  Emirates Airlines to launch daily Israel- Dubai route Dec. 6

American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights over staff shortages

Heading towards the busy holiday travel season, carriers are working to hire more employees.

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White House pressing US airlines to quickly mandate vaccines

"We realize this federal mandate may be difficult, but it is what is required of our company, and we will comply." wrote American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker and President Robert Isom.

  A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, US December 6, 2019.

Airlines press US on refusal to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions

The airline CEOs on May 11 had called for a summit between US officials, UK officials, and airlines to discuss how to "expeditiously reopen transatlantic travel"

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will have daily flights to Tel Aviv beginning in March 2021.

Hamas threatens airlines, Ben-Gurion closes to arriving flights

Hamas warned international airlines from flying to Israel, saying it was targeting airports in Israel.

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Berkshire Hathaway sells off entirety of stakes in US airline companies

The conglomerate was one of the largest individual holders in the four airlines and in 2016 disclosed it had begun investing in the four carriers after avoiding the sector for years.

A United Airlines passenger jet taxis at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019.