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Drones May 1

Drone near-misses surge at busiest US airports amid rise in unauthorized flights

Drones accounted for nearly two-thirds of near-midair collisions with commercial aircraft in 2024, forcing the FAA to act in the interest of aviation safety within the U.S.

Airport News & Updates April 30

Small plane crashes while landing at Maryland airport; FAA investigating

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Wednesday while attempting to land at a Maryland airport.

Congress April 29

The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005

Lawmakers passed the REAL ID law in 2005 after 9/11 hijackers used fake driver's licenses to board flights but delayed its implementation until May 7.

Tennessee April 29

FAA, NTSB investigating after 3 people killed in Tennessee plane crash

Officials are investigating a fatal plane crash in middle Tennessee Saturday that claimed the lives of all three people on board.

VIDEO April 29

Trump signs executive order requiring truck drivers to speak English

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to highlight the Trump administration’s first 100 days, discussing efforts to improve air safety, fight congestion pricing, and require English proficiency for truck drivers.

Travel April 28

Vaping flight passenger prompts pilot to threaten to 'turn this plane around'

A flight passenger shared an incident about someone vaping on a plane, which prompted the pilot to call out vaping in a cabin-wide announcement and threatening to turn the plane around.

VIDEO April 26

New legislation aims to address mental health rules for pilots

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on legislation aimed at reforming mental health policies for pilots and air traffic controllers to reduce stigma and improve safety.

Airlines April 25

Flight crew delayed asking for medical help for man in crisis who later died, lawsuit alleges

A man who suffered a "medical crisis" onboard an American Airlines-affiliated flight died after its crew "delayed requesting medical assistance," according to a lawsuit.

Travel April 25

Need REAL ID in a hurry? Here are some alternative options outside the DMV

The May 7 REAL ID deadline has prompted states to get creative with compliance efforts. Extended DMV hours and mobile services help residents obtain required identification for domestic air travel.

Travel April 24

New Jersey adds REAL ID 'emergency' appointments as airlines share urgent reminders

New Jersey launches a "REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program" as Americans rush to obtain new identification by the deadline of May 7 in order to fly domestically in the US.

Travel April 23

Flight passenger drapes 'gross' hair over flyer's TV screen, igniting social media uproar: 'Cut it off'

Flight passenger shares that a fellow flyer put her hair over her headrest, covering the TV screen — and asked Reddit users what to do. An etiquette expert shared insights.