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Bryan Bedford gazing at U.S. Capitol with marble reflection showing him and a distant aircraft silhouette.

FAA Administrator Vows to Keep Washington’s Airspace Safe After 67-Person Tragedy

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration’s head, Bryan Bedford, told a House aviation subcommittee on Tuesday that the 67 deaths from the January...

Army Black Hawk helicopter colliding with airliner midair with pilot alarmed over hazy Washington D.C. sky.

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Senate Passes ADS-B Mandate to Stop Military Aircraft From Flying in Silence After Washington Crash

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

A sudden move by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday afternoon closed a loophole that could let military aircraft operate without broadcasting their...

United Airlines Boeing 777‑200 takes off with engine failure and emergency responders at runway end under golden sun

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United Flight 803 Returns Safely After Engine Failure at Dulles

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 777‑200 suffered an engine failure during takeoff from Washington’s Dulles International Airport on Saturday, but the crew...