Near-daily warnings preceded D.C. midair collision, FAA data shows
A CBS News analysis of FAA data reveals frequent red flags in flight paths near Reagan Washington National Airport in the year before January's deadly midair collision.
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A CBS News analysis of FAA data reveals frequent red flags in flight paths near Reagan Washington National Airport in the year before January's deadly midair collision.
A CBS News data review found more than 90% of airport control towers in the U.S. were understaffed. In response, the FAA has streamlined the application process and expects more than 2,000 students this year, the most ever. CBS News New York's Kris Van Cleave reports.
The FAA is confronting a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, with roughly 35% of trainees failing to complete the agency's three-month training program.
The FAA wants to extend limited operations at Newark Liberty International Airport through October of next year.
The National Transportation Safety Board released new surveillance video during investigative hearings on January's deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.
A federal watchdog is launching an audit into why a dozen air traffic controllers were moved from New York to Philadelphia last year.
A federal watchdog is launching an audit into why a dozen air traffic controllers were moved from New York to Philadelphia last year. It's being welcomed by workers and lawmakers alike in the wake of two serious air traffic outages this spring over Newark's airspace. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Runway incursions occur when a plane is on part of a runway it shouldn't be.
With a busy holiday weekend just days away, safety concerns are top of mind for flyers. investigative reporter Tim McNicholas got to see new tools the agency is using to try to improve safety.
The mayor of Hoboken said his city plans to file a lawsuit against the FAA for failing to halt non-essential helicopter activity.
Hoboken's mayor says his city plans on filing a lawsuit against the FAA for failing to halt non-essential helicopter activity. The city calls them dangerous and disruptive. This comes after a chopper crash in the Hudson River killed six people, including a family of five, in April. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The City of Hoboken plans to file a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration over what it calls "dangerous and disruptive" helicopter activity. It comes after April's helicopter crash into the Hudson River that killed six people.
Newark Airport's runway construction project, along with air traffic control staffing and equipment outages, led to problems that plagued passengers for weeks.
It will still be a few days before the New Jersey airport can increase the number of arrivals and departures. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke about the significance of the reopening of a Newark Airport runway and gave an update on the air traffic control shortage.
A runway at Newark Airport reopened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule to help ease flight delays and cancellations. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The runway that has been under construction is set to reopen Monday, 13 days ahead of schedule. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Two people were rescued after a small plane crashed into Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut, the U.S. Coast Guard says.
A Newark Airport runway that has been closed for construction will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says.
A runway at Newark Liberty International Airport that has been closed for construction will reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.
Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.
"Arrive early," the oldest travel strategy in the book, has a new meaning for Memorial Day weekend at troubled Newark Liberty Airport.
Millions of Americans are dealing with nasty weather, and hoping operations at the troubled airport hold up. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
There is more turbulence for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA is significantly reducing the number of hourly flights.
The latest outage also involved the Philadelphia air traffic control center responsible for handling flights at Newark. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
