The midair collision that killed dozens of people over Washington, DC, is still being investigated. It’s the latest in a string of air accidents that, globally, have left several hundred dead.

As the aviation industry continues to celebrate strong post-covid growth in passenger numbers, it is no surprise that airport retailers would be seeing similar rises in their revenues, with the travel retail market valued at $66.3bn in 2023 and projected to soar to $145.6bn by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insight.

Daniel Bubb, a commercial aviation expert, said it was hard to understand how the passenger jet and military aircraft collided near Reagan Airport. ‘It's a clear night. How can you not see the plane?,’ he asked.

The United States’ streak of more than 15 years without a major fatal airline crash came to a shocking end this week when a regional jet collided with a U.S. Army helicopter and revived lingering concerns about gaps in safety procedures.

The United States’ streak of more than 15 years without a major fatal airline crash came to a shocking end this week when a regional jet collided with a U.S. Army helicopter and revived lingering concerns about gaps in safety procedures.

Following a deadly crash between an airplane and an army helicopter in Washington D.C., there are new questions about the job of an air traffic controller. It’s considered one of the most stressful jobs according to Dan Bubb, an aviation expert and professor at UNLV.

The mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington’s Reagan National Airport was a shock to the nation. It may have been even more shocking because, over the last 25 years crashes involving U.S. commercial aircraft have been extremely rare.

The investigation into Wednesday’s devastating crash between an American Airlines jet and an army helicopter in Washington, D.C is just beginning, but already, many are wondering about the role of air traffic control.

The airport can be a hassle even if you’ve been there a hundred times. From “gatexiety” to limited time for goodbye hugs to the fear of losing your luggage to worrying about wearing the “right” outfit for an efficient security experience, there are plenty of reasons you might feel stressed.

The airport can be a hassle even if you’ve been there a hundred times. From “gatexiety” to limited time for goodbye hugs to the fear of losing your luggage to worrying about wearing the “right” outfit for an efficient security experience, there are plenty of reasons you might feel stressed.

In Las Vegas, giant, elaborate signs flash and blink at casinos. Las Vegas Boulevard is lined with vintage signs that remind drivers and pedestrians of bygone businesses. The city is home to The Neon Museum.

An airport in the Greater Los Angeles area is one of the most tightly controlled and challenging airports to fly out of because of its strict noise regulations, a former pilot has said.