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Trump threatens to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and impose 50% tariff — Static01.nyt.com

Trump threatens to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and impose 50% tariff

President Trump on Jan. 29, 2026 said on social media that he would “decertify all aircraft made in Canada” and threatened a 50 percent tariff on them, escalating a dispute with Canada over certification of American-made business jets. Industry officials said federal regulators clarified that Mr. Trump’s statement was

CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham Killed in Idaho Plane Crash — People.com

CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham Killed in Idaho Plane Crash

Roland Steadham, 67, the chief meteorologist for CBS2, was one of two people killed when a small plane crashed into a frozen river near Emmett, Idaho, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, the station and local officials said. The Gem County Sheriff’s Office said a preliminary investigation found the aircraft clipped

NTSB faults FAA for Potomac midair crash, cites dangerous routes and complacency — Static01.nyt.com

NTSB faults FAA for Potomac midair crash, cites dangerous routes and complacency

The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the Federal Aviation Administration had approved dangerous flight routes that allowed an Army Black Hawk helicopter to fly into the path of an American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River on Jan. 29, 2025, producing a calamitous midair collision, the board said

NTSB to Vote on Probable Cause of Deadly Midair Collision Near Reagan National — Static01.nyt.com

NTSB to Vote on Probable Cause of Deadly Midair Collision Near Reagan National

The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to vote Tuesday on the probable cause of a midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year that killed 67, and to recommend changes to prevent similar accidents. The crash involved an Army Black Hawk on a training mission and an

One year after Reagan National midair collision, safety concerns remain — Static01.nyt.com

One year after Reagan National midair collision, safety concerns remain

One year after a midair collision on Jan. 29, 2025, above Washington, D.C., concerns about safety at Ronald Reagan National Airport persist, according to victims’ families, regulators and people familiar with the control tower. The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced hourly flights into the airport and closed the air

Delta crew allegedly used beverage carts to block disruptive passenger — People.com

Delta crew allegedly used beverage carts to block disruptive passenger

According to People, Delta Air Lines flight attendants allegedly used beverage carts to block a disruptive passenger on a Jan. 18 flight from Minneapolis to Tokyo, resulting in an unplanned landing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, a criminal complaint says. The complaint describes a so-called "Level 2"

FAA issues cautions for Pacific airspace near Mexico and parts of Latin America — Static01.nyt.com

FAA issues cautions for Pacific airspace near Mexico and parts of Latin America

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday urged pilots to “exercise caution” when flying over portions of the Pacific Ocean adjacent to Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Panama, issuing seven notices to airmen covering those areas. The seven NOTAMs spanned waters abutting the four countries and were set to remain in place

Caribbean travel disrupted by Venezuela operation; insurance options and tips — Static01.nyt.com

Caribbean travel disrupted by Venezuela operation; insurance options and tips

A recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela caused widespread flight cancellations and left thousands of travelers stranded across the Caribbean, including passengers at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport near San Juan, Puerto Rico, after the Federal Aviation Administration closed some airspace to U.S. civilian aircraft. Travelers have responded

Investigators recover Arizona helicopter that crashed, killing pilot and three nieces — People.com

Investigators recover Arizona helicopter that crashed, killing pilot and three nieces

People reports federal investigators have recovered the helicopter that crashed near Telegraph Canyon in Superior, Arizona, on Jan. 2, killing pilot David McCarty and his nieces on his wedding day. The NTSB said the aircraft has been transported to a secure facility for further examination and investigators are focusing on

Estimated Thousands Stranded in Caribbean After U.S. Raid in Venezuela — Static01.nyt.com

Estimated Thousands Stranded in Caribbean After U.S. Raid in Venezuela

An estimated thousands of travelers were stranded across the Caribbean after a U.S. military operation to capture the president of Venezuela prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to close parts of Caribbean airspace, leading to widespread flight cancellations. Major airlines added extra flights and in some cases used larger planes

FAA grounds U.S. flights in parts of Caribbean after military action in Venezuela — Static01.nyt.com

FAA grounds U.S. flights in parts of Caribbean after military action in Venezuela

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded U.S. civil flights in parts of the Caribbean after the Trump administration’s military action in Venezuela, stranding travelers in locations including San Juan, Puerto Rico. Operations were cleared to resume on Sunday morning. The FAA issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) on Saturday

US carries out large-scale strikes in Venezuela amid claims Maduro was captured and flown out — E3.365dm.com

US carries out large-scale strikes in Venezuela amid claims Maduro was captured and flown out

The US carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela early on Saturday, with witnesses reporting several explosions and low-flying aircraft over Caracas and smoke rising from a military hangar. Venezuelan officials said the strikes, which lasted about 30 minutes, also hit the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. The