FAA Hiring Policy Lambasted by Trump After DC Plane Crash Existed During His 1st Term
Trump implied that a long-standing FAA policy could be to blame for the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger airplane.
D.C. Plane Crash Live Updates: Trump Criticizes FAA’s DEI Hiring Policies And Suggests, Without Evidence, They Could Be To Blame
The collision involved a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by PSA Airlines and a military Black Hawk helicopter.
Trump suggests FAA diversity hiring responsible for Washington plane crash
The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other mental and physical conditions," Trump said.
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
Trump names acting FAA administrator after fatal collision
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had appointed a former senior aviation official as the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration, a day after the deadliest U.S. air disaster in more than 20 years.
Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'
President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
Trump, without evidence, appears to blame FAA diversity initiatives as factor in helicopter-plane collision
Donald Trump appeared to place blame on DEI initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration while speaking on the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.
FAA: Passenger jet with 64 aboard and Army helicopter collide near Washington D.C.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a passenger jet and a Blackhawk helicopter collided midair as the plane was on the ...
Elon Musk bumped FAA Chief from post by 10 days before DC plane, helicopter crash
Elon Musk pushed Federal Aviation Administration Chief Michael Whitaker from his post just 10 days before the deadly plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash over Washington, DC.
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NTSB Outlines Investigation of Fatal D.C. Plane Crash
The NTSB said Thursday it expects to release a preliminary report on the deadly crash near Washington, D.C., within 30 days.
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FAA report says staffing in control tower was 'not normal' at time of deadly air collision near DC
Staffing in the air traffic control tower was "not normal" at time of the midair collision between an American Airlines ...
Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision
The crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport ...
Washington DC plane crash latest: Investigators vow to 'leave no stone unturned' in probe of deadly mid-air collision
Officials say there are no survivors among the 67 passengers on the aircrafts that collided above Washington, D.C.
No survivors expected after plane and helicopter crash over Washington DC river, officials say
The American Airlines flight was carrying 64 people when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National ...
‘This is now a recovery operation’: At least 28 bodies retrieved from Wichita flight crash near Washington, D.C. airport
An American Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington, D.C. was involved in a crash near Reagan Airport Wednesday night.
What we know about the passenger plane collision near Washington, DC
Officials believe there are no survivors after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, ...