Before Fatal UPS Plane Crash, Engine Brace Had Cracked, Safety Agency Says

The cargo plane was taking off from Louisville last month when it crashed moments after becoming airborne, killing the three crew members and 11 people on the ground.

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U.S. Airport Restrictions to End Monday

The administrator of the F.A.A. said that attendance among air traffic controllers had improved. New data suggested that some airlines had not been complying with the flight cuts in recent days.

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Trump Administration to Reduce Flight Cuts at Airports Imposed During Shutdown

The leaders of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation said they would continue monitoring air traffic controller staffing, which has been improving since the shutdown ended.

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Air Traffic Crisis Shows Signs of Easing Amid Shutdown, but Restrictions Persist

It was unclear when the Trump administration planned to reverse mandated cuts at major airports, though transportation officials and industry groups said it would take a week after the shutdown ended for air travel to return to normal.

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Duffy Won’t Give Timeline to Restore Flights as Shutdown Appears Near End

The transportation secretary said data would guide the decision. He also stepped up his warnings of potential chaos, saying some airlines could ground their fleets if the shutdown continued.

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Private Aviation Has Boomed During the Government Shutdown

As the government’s closure drags on, commercial airline passengers are suffering. But private aviation is doing banner business.

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Flight Delays and Cancellations Won’t Immediately Stop When Government Shutdown Ends

There is hope the Thanksgiving holiday will be spared, but carriers will need some time to deal with the disruptions that the shutdown has caused for air travel.

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What a Government Shutdown Solution Hasn’t Solved

Even with a legislative breakthrough looking imminent, air travel faces ongoing delays, and health insurance costs are still set to jump.

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More Flight Troubles Expected Before the Shutdown Ends

Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.

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Sean Duffy Juggles Shutdown Roles on Flight Safety and Trump Support

With near-daily TV appearances, the transportation secretary has emerged as the face of the Trump administration amid the shutdown.

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