aviation safety

The wreckage of Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor, which crashed off Puerto Rico in 1952, has been found decades after the accident that led to mandatory passenger safety briefings on commercial flights. The crash killed 52 people, with survivors reporting panic over locating life vests during the emergency.

The FAA warns that passengers are endangering themselves and others during aircraft evacuations by attempting to retrieve carry-on bags, which slows escapes and contributes to injuries. The agency highlights incidents where passengers ignored crew instructions to leave belongings, leading to blocked aisles and damaged emergency slides. The 'Save a Life, Not a Bag' initiative by IATA aims to address this growing safety concern.

Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger III, known for safely landing a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, has announced an early-stage Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. He emphasized the disease’s prevalence and called for collective courage to combat it, referencing his advocacy for aviation safety and the importance of community.

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.