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Josh Funk

@funkwrite

AP reporter covering Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, UP, BNSF, CSX, NS, CPKC and CN railroads, aviation safety, ag and other Midwest news.

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.The FAA ✈️ says that controllers at a center in Jacksonville briefly lost radar today after a fiber optic line was cut. But the backup system worked and no flights were disrupted. This center controls planes flying between airports across five states. apnews.com/article/aviati…

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Chair Homendy's opening remarks at the board meeting on the investigation into the January 2024 in-flight separation of a mid-exit door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 airplane: ntsb.gov/Advocacy/Activ…

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Boeing’s inadequate ‘training, guidance and oversight’ led to mid-exit door plug blowout on passenger jet: ntsb.gov/news/press-rel…

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NTSB says shortcomings of Boeing's training and safety systems -- combined with lapses in FAA's inspections and audits -- contributed to the door plug incident. apnews.com/article/boeing…

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Congratulations to Bryan Bedford on his confirmation as the next FAA Administrator! We look forward to working together as he leads the agency’s 40,000+ employees in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our national airspace.

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.Kristi Noem said she thinks it's time for TSA to look at the liquids rule but many airports still lack the advanced scanners that can better spot liquid explosives. So security experts still worry about the vulnerabilities exposed by the 2006 bomb plot. apnews.com/article/airpor…

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The Trump administration imposed restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened Delta's alliance with Aeromexico today as part of its trade dispute with Mexico.apnews.com/article/united…

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Welcome to EAA AirVenture, Aviators! As thousands of you take to the skies for #OSH25, the FAA is on the ground working to keep things safe. From air traffic professionals to technical experts, we're here to support the world’s largest celebration of general aviation. Follow us

Welcome to <a href="/EAA/">EAA</a> AirVenture, Aviators! As thousands of you take to the skies for #OSH25, the FAA is on the ground working to keep things safe. From air traffic professionals to technical experts, we're here to support the world’s largest celebration of general aviation. Follow us
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Can you tell I’ve been talking over engine noise? American aviation at its finest here at the Oshkosh Air Show. The busiest air space in the world is right here in Wisconsin this week! Can’t wait to share all the amazing history and innovation in general aviation we’ll see here.

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Here's the Spanish version of my story over the weekend about restrictions on flights to and from Mexico as part of a trade dispute.

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have reached an $85 billion deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad. The deal could trigger the final wave of consolidation in the industry. apnews.com/article/union-…

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Three days of NTSB hearings on the DC plane crash begin tomorrow morning. The testimony and documents might offer new insights into what caused the crash. apnews.com/article/dc-pla…

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NTSB opened today's hearing on the D.C. plane crash with a detailed animation showing where the helicopter and airliner were leading up to the crash and including crucial audio from that night. Presentation ended with video showing the collision.

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Third and final day of the NTSB's hearings on the DC plane crash starts in less than ten minutes. The focus today will be on collision avoidance technology and safety management systems.

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A long list of things went wrong in January and contributed to the collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. If any of the things had gone differently, the crash might not have happened. apnews.com/article/ntsb-d…

FAADroneZone (@faadronezone) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Drone package delivery is here! The FAA’s new BVLOS rule will open the skies to more advanced operations, enabling fast and safe drone deliveries across the U.S. Learn more about the rule and how you can share your comments: bit.ly/41rfi6H.