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STORIES Jan 28, 2026 "100% Preventable": NTSB Blames Systemic FAA Failures for Fatal DCA Midair Collision in Final Report In a scathing indictment of federal oversight and airspace design, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has officially cited the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the primary cause of the catastrophic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2026 FAA Finalises ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Rules After Deadly DCA Midair In the shadow of the first anniversary of the deadliest midair collision in recent American history, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved to permanently rewrite the rules of the sky over the nation’s capital. Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2026 Washington D.C. Activates "Athena" Sensor Web to Shield National Capital Airspace As the United States enters a landmark year of national celebration and global sporting events, the defence of the National Capital Region (NCR) has undergone a silent yet profound technological evolution. Read More →
NEWS Dec 18, 2025 U.S. Government Admits Liability in Fatal Mid-Air Collision In a stunning legal reversal that has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a 209-page court document late Wednesday admitting that government negligence was a proximate cause of the January 29, 2025, mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Read More →
ROUTES Nov 30, 2025 Air Premia Confirms Washington D.C. as Next American Destination Air Premia will launch flights from Seoul to Washington-Dulles commencing on April 24, 2026, according to flight schedules. The 6,958-mile flight will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Read More →
ROUTES Nov 25, 2025 Air Premia Eyes Washington-Dulles Service for 2026 Air Premia will launch flights from Seoul to Washington-Dulles commencing on March 30, 2026, according to local Korean media. The 6,958-mile flight will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays on the airline's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 30, 2024 The McDonnell Douglas DC-10: Dangerous or Misunderstood? The McDonnell Douglas DC-10—commonly referred to as the “Death Cruiser” or “Donald’s Disaster''—built up a horrific reputation throughout the 1970s. Today we’ll explore the reputation and history of this commonly misunderstood aircraft, and what led to its unearned reputation as the most dangerous airplane ever produced. Read More →
NEWS Oct 16, 2024 FedEx ‘Panda Express’ Carries 6 Giant Pandas Between Atlanta, Washington DC, and China FedEx just operated a special series charter flight between Chengdu, China, Washington DC, and Atlanta, transporting six giant pandas! Read More →
NEWS Aug 17, 2024 Inside The DC-6 Turned Airbnb By An Alaskan Flight Instructor You may have heard of the Jumbo Stay Hotel in Stockholm where guests can stay inside a decommissioned Boeing 747. However, you don't have to go to Sweden to rent a room inside a retired aircraft. Today, we will look at an amazing case of a former DC-6 cargo aircraft recently converted into an Airbnb. Read More →
NEWS Jun 20, 2024 Dulles Airport’s Mobile Lounges Are Here to Stay: $160 Million Refurbishment Underway For a while, rumors suggested that the famous, albeit aging, mobile lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport would be phased out at some point. Well, those rumors have been proven false as it was recently announced that the beloved people movers will receive a major facelift. Read More →