/tags/air-safety air safety en-US WLRN Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:31:35 GMT /news/2021-06-15/southwest-airlines-resumes-flights-after-tech-glitch-causes-delays-across-the-country Southwest Airlines flights were delayed across the country Monday night because of a problem with the company's weather data provider. Flights were again delayed on Tuesday. Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:31:35 GMT /news/2021-06-15/southwest-airlines-resumes-flights-after-tech-glitch-causes-delays-across-the-country Jaclyn Diaz, James Doubek /news/2021-02-25/watchdog-faults-faa-for-significant-misunderstanding-of-flight-system The inspector general for the Transportation Department says U.S. regulators must address oversight failures that led to two deadly Boeing 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:18:42 GMT /news/2021-02-25/watchdog-faults-faa-for-significant-misunderstanding-of-flight-system Jaclyn Diaz /2020-04-30/passengers-must-wear-masks-on-major-airlines-to-cut-spread-of-coronavirus Southwest, Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines are joining JetBlue and Frontier in requiring face coverings amid growing pressure from Congress and their own employees. Fri, 01 May 2020 00:46:20 GMT /2020-04-30/passengers-must-wear-masks-on-major-airlines-to-cut-spread-of-coronavirus David Schaper /2019-10-21/crash-victims-family-pushes-to-keep-boeing-737-max-from-flying-again-too-soon The death of Samya Stumo in an Ethiopian Airlines crash stirred her parents to take action against regulators and Boeing. Victims' families want regulators to order a complete review of the 737 Max. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT /2019-10-21/crash-victims-family-pushes-to-keep-boeing-737-max-from-flying-again-too-soon Jim Zarroli /news/2019-09-18/american-airlines-mechanic-accused-of-sabotaging-jet-may-have-terrorist-ties-feds-say An American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging a navigation system on a flight with 150 people aboard at Miami International Airport was denied bond… Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:14:30 GMT /news/2019-09-18/american-airlines-mechanic-accused-of-sabotaging-jet-may-have-terrorist-ties-feds-say Jay Weaver /2019-06-10/helicopter-crashes-on-roof-of-new-york-city-skyscraper The New York City Fire Department said at least one person died in the crash Monday afternoon. Officials say they believe the person killed was the pilot. It's not clear what caused the incident. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:08:16 GMT /2019-06-10/helicopter-crashes-on-roof-of-new-york-city-skyscraper Merrit Kennedy /2019-05-06/miami-air-offers-passengers-2-500-each-following-jacksonville-accident As officials work to find the cause of a Miami Air International Boeing 737-800 accident that resulted in the plane's skidding off a runway at Naval Air... Mon, 06 May 2019 18:40:30 GMT /2019-05-06/miami-air-offers-passengers-2-500-each-following-jacksonville-accident Bill Bortzfield /2019-05-06/fiery-crash-landing-of-russian-passenger-plane-in-moscow-leaves-41-dead Video showed the Aeroflot flight's rocky emergency landing, as the jet bounced along the runway before its rear portion was engulfed in flames. It's unclear why it turned around shortly after takeoff. Mon, 06 May 2019 12:52:18 GMT /2019-05-06/fiery-crash-landing-of-russian-passenger-plane-in-moscow-leaves-41-dead Laurel Wamsley /2019-05-04/boeing-737-plane-with-143-on-board-skids-into-st-johns-river-in-jacksonville All 136 passengers and seven flight crew members on board are accounted for, officials say. Sat, 04 May 2019 04:48:45 GMT /2019-05-04/boeing-737-plane-with-143-on-board-skids-into-st-johns-river-in-jacksonville Serena McMahon /npr-breaking-news/2019-04-17/after-boeing-crashes-more-people-want-help-taming-fear-of-flying If you're scared of flying, the news of two recent airline crashes might have you in jitters. Instructors who help people overcome that fear say enrollments have doubled since the incidents. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:01:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2019-04-17/after-boeing-crashes-more-people-want-help-taming-fear-of-flying Jasmine Garsd