Family of D.C. plane crash victim sues FAA, Army, American Airlines
The family of one of the people killed when an airliner and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., in January has filed a lawsuit seeking accountability.
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United Airlines briefly grounds all flights across U.S. and Canada
United Airlines asked the FAA to issue a ground stop for its flights in the U.S. for the second time in less than two months, citing a technical problem.
Uber to pilot food delivery by drone through partnership with Flytrex
The ride-hailing and food delivery company said it would roll out the service in U.S. pilot markets by the end of the year.
Uber plans to let customers book helicopter rides through its app
Uber is teaming with electric air taxi maker Joby to bring helicopter service to its ride-sharing platform as soon as 2026.
Inside first flights using new cockpit barriers
It's been nearly a quarter century since 9/11, when terrorists hijacked commercial jetliners and turned them into weapons of mass destruction. Now, after years of delays, planes are adding a new layer of security. Kris Van Cleave got a preview.
B-52 bomber almost hit 2 planes in North Dakota, NTSB says
Less than a minute after an airliner made an aggressive maneuver to avoid colliding with a B-52, the bomber nearly collided with a small private plane, the NTSB said.
Inside a training facility for air traffic controller
The FAA is assembling the next generation of air traffic controllers at an Oklahoma City training center in an effort to end its staffing shortage. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look.
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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.
FAA works to fix air traffic controller shortage
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.
Senator demands answers from FAA on airplane evacuation safety
The FAA is currently investigating after an American Airlines flight from Denver to Miami experienced a landing gear issue during takeoff last month.
Day 1 of NTSB hearing over deadly D.C. midair collision reveals new video
The National Transportation Safety Board released new surveillance video during investigative hearings on January's deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C.
How new technology could help pilots improve flight safety
Pilot spatial disorientation causes 5-10% of all general aviation accidents, the FAA says, and new technology could improve safety.
Plane evacuated due to landing gear issue
The FAA is investigating after an American Airlines flight taking off from Denver International Airport was evacuated following an incident with the plane's landing gear during its takeoff. Flames could be seen around the landing gear of the Boeing 737 Max on Saturday afternoon. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Delta flight halts takeoff as another jet lands on runway in Mexico City
Pilots of Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta stopped their takeoff from Mexico City's airport when another jet landed in front of them on the same runway.
Passenger on close call with B-52 aircraft
A passenger from the Delta-operated SkyWest flight that nearly collided with a B-52 military aircraft said the pilot's maneuver "felt like a sharp turn on a roller coaster," saying she could see grass out of her window instead of the sky. An FAA investigation is underway over the incident. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Ex-pilot who tried shutting off engines says he "had no intention of crashing" plane
Former airline captain Joseph Emerson, indicted for trying to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight in 2023, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the incident.
Battery fire forces Delta flight to make emergency landing in Fort Myers
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire.
FAA says part of Delta wing flap found on Raleigh driveway
The FAA confirmed that the part found in the driveway of a Raleigh, North Carolina, home was a piece of a wing flap that belonged to Delta Flight No. 3247, a Boeing 737-900.
Plane part found in North Carolina driveway
Police in North Carolina are investigating after a Raleigh resident discovered a part of a plane in their driveway. The FAA told CBS News that the debris was from a Delta aircraft that landed Tuesday night at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
NTSB blames Boeing, FAA in door plug incident
A report from the National Transportation Safety Board found issues with Boeing's production process, training, documentation and safety culture, as well as the FAA's oversight in a review following a midair door panel blow out of an Alaska Airlines plane. Everyone on the packed plane survived. Now, the NTSB is making nearly a dozen recommendations to Boeing and the FAA.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
NTSB findings on Alaska Airlines door plug
The National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing and the FAA both share blame for a harrowing incident last year when a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight at 16,000 feet. Kris Van Cleave has more on what investigators found.
FAA investigating why jet dumped fuel
There are new questions surrounding the Delta jetliner that dumped fuel over Los Angeles. The flight turned back just after taking off and made an emergency landing. Kris Van Cleave reports.
First "black box" found amid wreckage of Air India flight 171
Air India plane crash investigators find the first of the "black boxes" from the Boeing 787-8 that slammed into buildings, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.
FBI investigating mysterious drones over Colorado
The FBI, FAA and U.S. Air Force are investigating a mystery in the skies of Colorado and Nebraska: swarms of drones have been spotted, sometimes in formation. Janet Shamlian reports.
Trump administration sending California National Guard troops to Oregon
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has recently been the site of nightly protests.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific. Maps show its path.
Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
Rubio says release of Gaza hostages is "most emergent and immediate phase" of Trump plan
"Let's discuss through the mediators the logistics and the mechanics behind how that happens, and that has to happen very quickly. That cannot drag on," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, police said.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.