Inspector General to Review F.A.A.’s Handling of D.C. Airspace After Crash

The announcement comes a week after the National Transportation Safety Board grilled aviation officials about safety gaps in the airspace near the capital.

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Republicans Unveil Aviation Safety Bill Before D.C. Crash Hearings

The legislation, led by Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican chairman of a panel that oversees air travel, has a number of high-profile supporters — but no Democrats, yet.

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Senate Confirms Bryan Bedford to Lead FAA

The agency is under pressure to modernize outdated air traffic control systems that have contributed to a series of outages, near-misses and deadly accidents in recent months.

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F.A.A. Further Restricts Area Around Reagan Airport to Helicopters

The agency has taken steps to reduce the risk of midair collisions after a military helicopter struck a commercial flight in January, killing everyone on both crafts.

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Senators Demand Government Watchdog Inquiries Into D.C. Plane Crash

Families of the victims in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport have made additional investigations of the crash a top priority.

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Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing

In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.

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