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  1. Emboldened Kremlin Steps Up Efforts to Seize Businesses in Russia Foreign, Today

    The legal onslaught on Moscow’s second-largest airport has been seen as part of the Kremlin’s wartime drive to seize control of key assets still in private hands.

  2. Delta ofrece 30.000 dólares a los pasajeros del avión que se volcó en Toronto En español, February 20

    La aerolínea dijo que había comunicado a los 76 pasajeros que viajaban en el avión que la oferta se hacía “sin condiciones”.

  3. ¿Volar se está volviendo más peligroso? Lo que deben saber los viajeros sobre la seguridad de los aviones En español, February 20

    Una serie de sucesos inusuales en los últimos dos meses ha suscitado preocupación por la seguridad aérea. Hemos consultado a varios expertos para saber más.

  4. Have a View on Aviation Safety and the D.C. Airport Crash? We Want to Hear It. Washington, February 20

    We want to hear your perspective on the circumstances that led to the Jan. 29 midair collision near Reagan National Airport, and on air safety and regulation in general. What works and what does not?

  5. Amid Crashes, What Passengers Should Know About Airplane Safety Travel, February 18

    A spate of airplane crashes has raised travelers’ anxieties about flying. Experts say aviation remains comparatively less risky than other forms of transport and offer tips for staying safer.

  6. Una serie de choques aéreos en lo que va del año inquieta a los viajeros En español, February 18

    Los sucesos, que se siguen investigando, han generado críticas a los reguladores de la aviación estadounidense.

  7. Family Files Claims Against U.S. for Washington Plane Crash Business, February 18

    The filings over the collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter last month appear to be the first such claim and signal the start of a long legal fight.

  8. ‘Todos en el avión nos unimos’: pasajeros del vuelo de Delta en Toronto relatan el momento de la volcadura En español, February 18

    Se espera que las 80 personas a bordo sobrevivan. Dos pasajeros describieron cómo un descenso rutinario de pronto los puso de cabeza.

  9. Delta Crash Adds to Snow Disruptions at Toronto Airport Express, February 18

    Two major storms had blanketed the region for days, causing flight delays and cancellations. Two of Pearson airport’s five runways remained closed after the crash.

  10. String of Air Crashes in 2025 Has Rattled Travelers Express, February 18

    The accidents, which remain under investigation, have prompted criticism of U.S. aviation regulators.

  11. Un avión de Delta se estrella y vuelca al aterrizar en un aeropuerto de Toronto En español, February 17

    Nueve personas resultaron heridas, dijeron las autoridades. Dos pasajeros, entre ellos un paciente pediátrico, se encontraban en estado crítico, pero se esperaba que sobrevivieran.

  12. Army Helicopter Might Have Missed Critical Instruction Before Midair Crash Washington, February 15

    Investigators said that an air traffic controller had instructed the Black Hawk crew to pass behind a nearby passenger jet, but that information might have got lost.

  13. ‘Risk of a Collision and Loss of Life’: D.C. Crash Warnings Were Years in the Making Business, February 13

    Concerns that a deadly collision could occur at Reagan National Airport had long been building. But attempts to draw attention to potentially dangerous conditions sometimes went unheeded.

  14. For the F.A.A., Three Deadly Crashes and a Reckoning Washington, February 12

    The agency in charge of air travel safety is facing criticism and demands for change after a yearslong streak of no major commercial jet accidents ended in catastrophe.

  15. Aviones venezolanos llevan a migrantes deportados de EE. UU. a Venezuela En español, February 10

    Los vuelos, que salieron de Fort Bliss, en Texas, representan una importante victoria para el presidente Trump, quien ha prometido llevar a cabo deportaciones generalizadas.

  16. Passengers Restrain Man Who Bashed a Window on a Flight Express, February 8

    The man broke the window’s inner pane and plastic frame before being subdued on a Frontier Airlines flight on Tuesday. The F.B.I. is investigating.

  17. Una avioneta desaparece en Alaska con 10 personas a bordo En español, February 7

    La aeronave Cessna, operada por Bering Air, desapareció del radar y perdió el contacto por radio minutos antes de su aterrizaje previsto en Nome.

  18. Una avioneta se estrella en una avenida en Brasil y mueren 2 personas En español, February 7

    Seis personas que se encontraban en tierra también resultaron heridas por la pequeña aeronave, parte de la cual chocó con un autobús que circulaba por una calle en São Paulo cuando se desplomó.

  19. Dozens of Live Beetles Found in Japanese Snacks During Customs Check at LAX Express, February 7

    The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet trade is flourishing.

  20. Army Helicopter’s Tracking Technology Turned Off at Time of Crash Washington, February 6

    Senator Ted Cruz, the chairman of the committee with oversight of transportation, said there was no compelling reason for the technology not to have been in use when the helicopter collided with a commercial jet over the Potomac River.

  21. A Runway Switch, a Vague Alert: What Pilots Heard Before Fatal D.C. Crash Business, February 6

    The pilots of the American Airlines regional jet in the Washington airport collision acted as expected, aviation safety experts and other pilots said.

  22. Elon Musk Says His Efficiency Team Will Tackle F.A.A. Technology Washington, February 5

    His announcement comes after an outage last week to the primary system that provides pilots safety alerts in real time.

  23. Japan Airlines Plane Clips Delta Plane at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Express, February 5

    No one was injured, but a passenger on one of the planes described “violent shaking” and a “really loud crunching sound.”

  24. A ‘Stellar Crew,’ a ‘Tragic Accident’ and a Black Hawk’s Last Flight National, February 5

    The Army helicopter that collided with a passenger plane above the Potomac River boasted an experienced crew doing “an unforgiving job.” Friends and relatives are still baffled and mourning their loss.

  25. Estas son las condiciones que podrían haber contribuido al choque aéreo en Washington En español, February 5

    Muchos de los factores que tuvieron parte en la catástrofe todavía están siendo descubiertos. Los investigadores siguen intentando reconstruir la colisión en la que murieron 67 personas.

  26. What the Black Hawk Pilots Could See, Just Before the Crash Interactive, February 5

    A 3-D model created by The Times visualizes the helicopter pilots’ field of view minutes before a fatal crash with a jet in Washington.

  27. Conditions May Have Stymied Black Hawk Crew Before Fatal Crash Washington, February 5

    The Army pilots were juggling dark skies, low altitude, a busy airspace and a cockpit without certain traffic detectors before the helicopter’s midair crash with a regional passenger jet.

  28. Armed 15-Year-Old Who Demanded Plane at Arkansas Airport Is Arrested Express, February 4

    A pilot retrieved a gun and disarmed the suspect before officers arrived at the regional airport in Texarkana, Ark.

  29. Final Remains Recovered From Plane Crash Over the Potomac National, February 4

    Officials in Washington said they had recovered 67 sets of remains. There were 64 people on the jet, and three crew members on the Army helicopter that collided with it.

  30. The Lives Cut Short by the D.C. Plane Crash Interactive, February 4

    They were from all over — Kansas, Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area, and as far away as the Philippines.

  31. Why Are Investigators Focused on Night-Vision Goggles in the Deadly Midair Crash? U.S., February 3

    Investigators have yet to determine whether the crew of an Army helicopter was wearing the devices when the Black Hawk crashed into a civilian airliner last week.

  32. Crews Lift Wreckage From D.C. Plane Crash Out of Potomac National, February 3

    Salvage workers removed an engine and the fuselage of the passenger jet that crashed into the river last week after colliding with a U.S. Army helicopter.

  33. As Trump Attacks Diversity, a Racist Undercurrent Surfaces Washington, February 3

    President Trump has promised a “colorblind and merit-based” society, while also equating diversity with incompetence.

  34. Crews Move Closer to Recovering All Bodies in D.C. Crash National, February 2

    Remains of 55 of the 67 victims have been recovered, officials said on Sunday as they prepared to lift the wreckage of the jet out of the Potomac River on Monday.

  35. Houston Flight Evacuated Before Takeoff Because of Engine Fire, Video Shows Express, February 2

    A video on social media showed smoke and flames coming from one of the engines of a United Airlines flight headed for LaGuardia Airport in New York.

  36. Vance and Duffy Echo Trump in Blaming D.E.I. for Crash Near Washington Washington, February 2

    The vice president and transportation secretary claimed that diversity hiring efforts had affected staffing levels among air traffic controllers, but there is no evidence that such efforts played a role in the crash.

  37. Passenger Jet Turned Upward Just Before Deadly Collision Washington, February 2

    Transportation safety investigators are seeking to determine if the pilots of the American Airlines plane detected danger just before the midair crash with a helicopter.

  38. 7 personas fallecidas al estrellarse una ambulancia aérea en Filadelfia En español, February 1

    El Learjet, que transportaba a una paciente pediátrica y a otras 5 personas, se estrelló cerca de un centro comercial. En tierra murió una persona y al menos otras 19 resultaron heridas, dijeron las autoridades.

  39. A Boy, His Parents and a Sudden Void in Fairfax National, February 1

    Kaiyan Mao and Yu Zhou “were always there” as their son pursued his figure skating dreams. On Wednesday, the family flew together from Wichita to Washington.

  40. Criss-Crossing Routes in D.C. Airspace Leave Little Room for Error Interactive, February 1

    Planes assigned to land at Reagan’s Runway 33 must fly just above a route that is busy with helicopters.

  41. Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years Business, February 1

    Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.

  42. ‘Crash, Crash, Crash!’: Audio Reveals History of Close Calls at Reagan Airport Video, January 31

    As investigators continue to try to determine the cause of Wednesday’s plane collision in Washington, D.C., control tower audio from Reagan National Airport reveals a history of safety issues, airspace congestion and near misses.

  43. What to Know About Collision Avoidance Systems on Planes Business, January 31

    Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.

  44. Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport Business, January 31

    A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.

  45. Before Crash, an Alarming Pattern of Near-Misses Between Planes Business, January 31

    Understaffing, poor working conditions and outdated technology have for years strained the system that keeps planes from crashing into each other.

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  47. El choque de Washington aviva la preocupación por las deficiencias en la seguridad aérea de EE. UU. En español, January 31

    La catástrofe parece confirmar lo que pilotos, controladores aéreos y expertos en seguridad advirtieron desde hace años: las crecientes brechas en el sistema de aviación podrían provocar un accidente mortal.

  48. Where’s the Compassion? Trump’s Use of the Crash to Attack D.E.I. Letters, January 31

    Readers are horrified that the president used the tragedy to attack diversity policies. Also: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination testimony.

  49. Lo que sabemos de las víctimas del choque aéreo en Washington En español, January 31

    Entre las 67 personas que murieron había patinadores artísticos y sus familias, un grupo de amigos que habían ido a cazar patos y las tripulaciones del helicóptero y del vuelo de American Airlines.

  50. N.T.S.B. Investigates Washington Plane Crash: What to Know National, January 31

    The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent federal agency tasked with examining serious transport-related accidents.

  51. Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses Business, January 31

    Clues emerging from the moments before an Army helicopter collided with a passenger jet suggest breakdowns in the system meant to help aircraft land safely at the busy Reagan National Airport.

  52. The Skater Who Stuck a Triple Axel Before Boarding the Flight National, January 31

    Cory Haynos was among several budding figure-skating stars who died in the plane crash near Reagan National Airport.

  53. Listen to the Air Traffic Control Audio in the Moments Around the Collision National, January 31

    The audio indicates that air traffic controllers tried to warn the Army helicopter about a nearby Canadair Regional Jet.

  54. The January 30 Plane Crash Washington Dc live blog included four standalone posts:
  55. What We Know About the Victims National, January 31

    World-class figure skaters, hunting buddies and flight crews were among those who perished.

  56. What Caused the Crash Into the Potomac? For Trump, It Was Diversity. Washington, January 30

    In a briefing that recalled his most extreme first term remarks, President Trump said without any evidence that diversity initiatives caused the midair collision.

  57. The Reason Army Helicopters Train in Washington’s Busy Skies Washington, January 30

    The service is often responsible for ferrying lawmakers and other V.I.P.’s across the area, and near Reagan National Airport.

  58. Previo al choque en Washington, se le pidió al piloto del avión que cambiara de pista En español, January 30

    El avión tenía permiso para aterrizar en la pista principal del aeropuerto nacional Reagan. Pero en los momentos finales del vuelo, el control de tráfico aéreo pidió al piloto que aterrizara en otra pista que se cruzaba con la principal.

  59. A Skating Club in Massachusetts Gathered to Grieve Members Killed in Plane Crash National, January 30

    Among those seeking comfort in the close-knit skating community were two Olympians, Nancy Kerrigan and Dr. Tenley Albright, and a former national champion, Paul George.

  60. Flights Resumed at Reagan National, but the Day Hardly Felt Normal National, January 30

    The terminals were nearly empty as morning began, but they came to life by early afternoon.

  61. Both American Airlines Pilots Were Longtime Fliers National, January 30

    Both the captain, Jonathan J. Campos, 34, and the co-pilot, Sam Lilley, 28, had been flying for years, according to family and friends.

  62. ‘Oh My God, That’s a Plane’: Witnesses to Crash Recount Their Astonishment National, January 30

    Some who saw the collision were still in disbelief.

  63. Congress Approved More Flights at Reagan Despite Warnings of Danger Washington, January 30

    Lawmakers repeatedly added flights despite fears of delays and accidents.

  64. Trump intenta, sin aportar pruebas, culpar a la DEI y a los demócratas del accidente aéreo En español, January 30

    Las declaraciones, que insinúan que la diversidad en la contratación y otras políticas de Biden causaron de algún modo el desastre, reflejaron su instinto de enmarcar los grandes sucesos a través de su lente político o ideológico.

  65. For Russians on the Crashed Jet, Skating Led to a Life Together Foreign, January 30

    A Boston skating club confirmed that Yevgeniya Shishkova, 52, and Vadim Naumov, 55, were on the plane that crashed after colliding with a military helicopter.

  66. Shortly Before Fatal Crash, Jet Pilot Was Asked to Change Runways Washington, January 30

    The plane had been cleared to land on Reagan National Airport’s main runway. But in the final moments of the flight, air traffic control asked the pilot to land on a separate, intersecting runway.

  67. Trump Blames D.E.I. and Biden for Crash Under His Watch Washington, January 30

    President Trump’s remarks, suggesting that diversity in hiring and other Biden administration policies somehow caused the disaster, reflected his instinct to immediately frame major events through his political or ideological lens.

  68. Rescue Teams Shift to Victim Recovery in Frigid Potomac River Video, January 30

    A commercial jet carrying 64 people and an Army helicopter with a three-member crew onboard collided in midair on Wednesday near Washington, D.C. Officials said at a news conference on Thursday morning that no one had survived the crash.

  69. La cronología del choque entre un avión de pasajeros y un helicóptero del ejército en Washington En español, January 30

    He aquí cómo se desarrolló la colisión el miércoles por la noche.

  70. Colisión aérea en Washington: a bordo iban patinadores de EE. UU. y Rusia En español, January 30

    Miembros de la comunidad estadounidense de patinaje artístico viajaban en el avión comercial que chocó con un helicóptero militar en las afueras de Washington. Regresaban de un campamento de patinaje en Kansas.

  71. Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Collide Near Washington: A Timeline Express, January 30

    Here is a look at how the crash unfolded on Wednesday night.

  72. How the Plane and Helicopter Collided in Washington: Maps and Graphics Interactive, January 30

    An American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter plunged into the Potomac River after a midair collision Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C.

  73. Lo que sabemos sobre el choque de un helicóptero y un avión en Washington En español, January 30

    El vuelo 5342 de American Eagle se precipitó en el río Potomac tras colisionar con un helicóptero del ejército cuando se aproximaba al aeropuerto nacional Reagan.

  74. A Plane Crash Near Washington, and 3 Contentious Senate Hearings The Headlines, January 30

    Plus, Hamas releases more hostages.

  75. U.S. and Russian Figure Skaters Among Passengers on Crashed Jet National, January 30

    Members of the U.S. figure skating community were traveling on the commercial jet that collided with a military helicopter outside Washington. They were returning from a training camp in Kansas.

  76. Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Crash Near Washington Video, January 30

    An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kan., plunged into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army aircraft.

  77. Every Crash Has Tragic Lesson, Says Pilot Famed for Hudson Landing Express, January 30

    Chesley B. Sullenberger III said though flying was safer than ever, Wednesday’s crash showed the need for constant vigilance and learning from past errors.

  78. What We Know About the Plane and Helicopter Crash Near Washington Express, January 30

    Sixty-seven people were believed to have died after an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River.

  79. 43 Years Ago, a Plane Crash on the Potomac Left 78 People Dead Express, January 30

    A Boeing 737 crashed into a bridge over the river on Jan. 13, 1982, just after taking off from Washington National Airport in a snowstorm.

  80. Crowds Gathered to Watch Rescue Boats Working on the Dark River Express, January 30

    People paused to observe the scene from the airport and from cars along a highway next to the river.

  81. Small Plane Crashes in Potomac River Near Washington Express, January 30

    Officials said the plane went down in the river near Reagan Airport. The airport said emergency crews were responding to an “aircraft incident.”

  82. Caos y desesperación en un vuelo de deportación de EE. UU. a Brasil En español, January 29

    El vuelo que llegó de Estados Unidos a Brasil con personas deportadas tuvo múltiples problemas técnicos y los pasajeros hombres viajaron esposados y con grilletes.

  83. Un avión de Air Busan se incendia en un aeropuerto de Corea del Sur En español, January 28

    El incendio se detectó en la parte trasera de la cabina, dijeron las autoridades. Las 176 personas a bordo, entre pasajeros y miembros de la tripulación, fueron evacuadas, algunas con heridas leves.

  84. A Vatican Meeting Added to Scrutiny of Tulsi Gabbard’s Foreign Travels Washington, January 28

    Ms. Gabbard, President Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, was briefly subject to special scrutiny on airline flights last year, but not, officials say, for the partisan reasons she has alleged.

  85. Colombia no aceptará vuelos de deportación de EE. UU. En español, January 26

    El presidente Gustavo Petro dijo en X que Estados Unidos no debe tratar a los migrantes como delincuentes y que necesita establecer un protocolo digno antes de que su país permita su regreso.

  86. ¿Vas a viajar? Una mascarilla puede ayudarte a prevenir la covid En español, August 14

    Los casos de COVID-19 en EE. UU.están en niveles muy altos y faltan semanas para que lleguen las nuevas vacunas, así que pedimos consejo a los expertos sobre cuándo y dónde llevar protección.

  87. Late-Summer Travel Plans? You Might Want to Put On a Mask. Travel, August 14

    With U.S. Covid-19 cases at very high levels and new vaccines still several weeks away, we asked experts for their advice on when and where to wear a mask.

  88. Los problemas de calidad de Boeing en 4 claves En español, March 28

    Sus empleados afirmaron que las dificultades de la empresa que fabrica aviones no son nuevas, pero que se agravaron durante la pandemia, cuando perdió a miles de sus trabajadores más experimentados.

  89. Caen las tarifas aéreas en EE. UU., para alivio de los pasajeros En español, November 16

    Las aerolíneas están comenzando a ofrecer precios de rebaja, una señal de que tienen problemas para llenar los aviones.

  90. Cathay Pacific Fights to Emerge From the Long Shadow of Covid Business, May 29

    Pandemic lockdowns, on the heels of the turmoil of pro-democracy protests, hurt an airline that relied on Hong Kong as a vibrant gateway to Asia.

  91. F.A.A. Spends $100 Million to Help Prevent Runway Accidents Business, May 23

    The money is intended to reduce “incursions,” in which planes, vehicles and people mistakenly obstruct runways, and it will be used on infrastructure improvements.

  92. How Finnair’s Huge Bet on Faster Flights to Asia Suddenly Came Undone Sunday Business, October 20

    When Russia closed its airspace, it upended the decades-long strategy for making Finland a European travel hub to and from the East.

  93. London’s Heathrow Airport to End Passenger Cap in Late October Business, October 3

    The cap was initially expected to end in September. Heathrow said fewer cancellations and shorter waits for luggage meant it could remove the limit.

  94. From Flight Attendant to Funeral Planner: New Beginnings in the Covid Era Business, July 25

    The pandemic upended careers in Hong Kong and around the world, forcing or inspiring people to make radical changes in their lives.

  95. Passengers Sigh as Heathrow Caps Numbers to Head Off ‘Airmageddon’ Foreign, July 16

    After two years of pandemic-enforced staycations, demand for travel has come roaring back in Europe, and airports are finding it impossible to keep up.

  96. Random coronavirus testing will resume for international passengers arriving in Canada at four major airports. Foreign, July 14

    The country’s mandatory testing program was paused last month as the government worked to shift the testing out of Canada’s busy airport terminals.

  97. The C.D.C. is still unprepared to respond quickly to disease threats posed by international travel, a U.S. audit finds. Express, July 12

    A new report exposes the outdated data collection methods still relied on by the public health agency.

  98. Workers at Airports Have Had It Business, July 1

    Across Europe, airport and other transport employees are striking, disrupting summer travel plans to demand better staffing and pay.

  99. Workers at Airports Have Had It Business, July 1

    Across Europe, airport and other transport employees are striking, disrupting summer travel plans to demand better staffing and pay.

  100. Understanding the Summer Air Travel Mess Travel, July 1

    Going into the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 13 million people expected to fly on U.S. carriers, we look at the numbers behind the delays and cancellations and see what lessons can be learned.

  101. Hold Onto Your Hats (and Bags). Travelers to Europe Face Chaos. Business, June 14

    Hours in security lines. Canceled flights. Lost baggage. Here’s a look at how you could be affected by travel disruptions this summer and tips on how to prepare.

  102. Test to Return to the U.S. by Air Will Be Dropped Travel, June 10

    In a move hailed by the travel industry, starting Sunday morning passengers will be able to board flights to the U.S. without a negative coronavirus test.

  103. Testing Positive and Using the ‘Backdoor’ to Get Into the U.S. Travel, May 28

    Entering the United States by air requires a negative coronavirus test. Some people who can’t provide one are using a workaround: flying to Canada or Mexico, then entering via a land border.

  104. Despite a resurgent virus, millions of Americans are expected to be traveling over the holiday weekend. Travel, May 27

    This is likely to be one of the busiest travel periods since the start of the pandemic.