Joel Rose
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NTSB warns that defense bill could undermine aviation safety changes after DCA crash
The head of the NTSB is voicing strong opposition to provisions in the defense policy bill. The NTSB says the House bill would undermine safety improvements made after the mid-air collision near DCA.
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Traffic congestion hits a record high, spreading to more hours of the week
If it seems like traffic is getting worse where you live, that's because it probably is. After dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic, congestion climbed to record levels in 2024, researchers say.
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Thousands of U.S. trucking schools could lose accreditation under DOT crackdown
The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry.
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Airbus orders immediate repairs for 6,000 of its A320 family of jets
Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane's experience of an uncontrolled "pitch down" event last month.
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The DOT says it wants to make trucking safer, but some see an 'immigration raid'
The Department of Transportation wants tougher rules for commercial driver's licenses after a deadly crash involving a trucker from India. Critics say it's an immigration crackdown by another name.
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How is it going for travelers at busy airports this holiday week?
Millions of Americans are flying to visit family and friends this holiday season. It's a big test of the U.S. aviation system after weeks of disruptions caused by the government shutdown.
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Will air travel be back to normal before Thanksgiving?
The shutdown is over, but a 3% cut in flights remains as air traffic staffing slowly rebounds.
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Air traffic controllers promised fast shutdown pay, but they've been told that before
The Transportation Secretary says air traffic controllers will be paid promptly as the government reopens. But after the last shutdown, in 2019, some controllers sued to get paid in full for overtime.
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What to know about the FAA's air traffic reductions
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
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The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
