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DC helicopter route permanently closed after fatal Black Hawk crash
The move follows federal investigators's call for a ban on helo flights on the route, citing a string of near misses in recent years.
By John Seewer, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Air Force maintainers forced to sign non-disclosure agreements after spike in aircraft mishaps
A two-year spike in maintenance-related mishaps has cost the Air Force more than $79 million and prompted the new training.
US Army takes new look at training aviators with decisions coming soon
The Army is examining a new training model for aviators as its helicopter fleet evolves into a complex network of manned and unmanned aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Congress still waiting on Osprey crash, safety documents from Pentagon
Lawmakers haven't received more details on Osprey proprotor gearboxes, a component that was a factor in the 2023 crash off Japan that killed eight airmen.
By Tara Copp, AP
Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?
A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.
Air Force’s costliest accidents, maintainer injuries rose in 2023
Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high.
New analysis of Air Force suicides explores contributing factors
A comprehensive report of Air Force suicides in 2020 found dozens of trends and made 68 recommendations to help stop the problem.
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge
The gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.
Gate breached in incident at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis
The intruder was on the base for several minutes, but did not reach any training areas on the camp.
By Zamone Perez
New tool helps military parents with firearm storage, safety issues
'We really need to be focused on access to firearms' by young children.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s how to start paying back student loans when pandemic pause ends
More than 40 million borrowers will have to start paying back their loans by the end of the summer.
By Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga