Aviation safety

A beloved Minnesota company known for kitchen supplies and tableware also contributed to aviation safety. Joe Mazan's segment on 'So Minnesota' highlights this local history, originally published on KSTP.com.

Air traffic control systems are set to receive a major upgrade aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in aviation. The modernization efforts are expected to improve handling of increased air traffic and reduce delays.

President Donald J. Trump provided mixed signals regarding the state of negotiations with Iran, while two Southwest Airlines planes nearly collided over Nashville, raising safety concerns.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an extremely close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport. The incident highlights potential aviation safety concerns and regulatory oversight.

A UPS plane aborted its landing due to another jet approaching the runway, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration. The incident occurred at 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, with the pilot exclaiming, 'What are you doing?'

Pilots near a Washington D.C. airport were recorded barking and meowing at each other, raising safety concerns. The airport, which experienced a deadly crash last year, is now under scrutiny for potential aviation security issues.

The House passed the aviation safety bill, the ALERT Act, on its second attempt after a similar proposal failed in February. The legislation aims to prevent a repeat of the deadly 2023 crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial plane over Washington, D.C.