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The Federal Aviation Administration said early Tuesday that American Airlines requested a ground stop for all of its flights nationwide as millions hit the skies ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Neither the FAA nor American have immediately detailed what forced the unexpected stop. American Airlines technical issue sparks travel chaos on Christmas Eve as flights heavily delayed after ...
American Airlines is testing a new boarding technology that could affect travelers eager to get to their seats.. When it comes to boarding a flight, the process is typically seamless for any first ...
It was also the first fatal crash involving American Airlines since Flight 587 on November 12, 2001, [49] as well as the first fatal crash of a CRJ700 series aircraft. [50] It was the first crash in the Potomac River since Air Florida Flight 90 on January 13, 1982.
Last month, an American Airlines flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C.’s Potomac River, killing all 67 people on board the two aircraft.
An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. All 67 people aboard the aircraft are presumed dead.
Cockpit doors on many aircraft are reinforced and bulletproof to prevent unauthorized access. [8] Passengers are now prohibited from entering the cockpit during flight. Some aircraft are also equipped with CCTV cameras, so the pilots can monitor cabin activity. Pilots are now allowed to carry firearms, but they must be trained and licensed.
The accident aircraft, registration N14053, [6] was an Airbus A300 B4-605R delivered new to American Airlines on 12 July 1988. The aircraft's first flight was on 9 December 1987 and it was the first "R" model A300-600 built. On the day of the accident, it was in a two-class seating configuration with space for 251 passengers, and all seats were ...