In general, airspace is mixed-use by default. Certain restrictions apply to military corridors and takeoff and landing paths around major airports, but broadly, the skies above the U.S. are open. But ...

From 2012 to 2021, the NTSB issued findings for 11,739 general aviation accidents. In 81% of the cases, investigators identified personnel issues as a factor. That can include how employees and ...

From 2012 to 2021, the NTSB issued findings for 11,739 general aviation accidents. In 81% of the cases, investigators identified personnel issues as a factor. That can include how employees and ...

In light of recent high-profile aviation incidents, experts reassure travelers that commercial air travel in the U.S. remains ...

As high-profile plane crashes incite concern over aviation safety, data in Arizona show most accidents occurred in small ...

It's important to distinguish between commercial flights and private or general aviation when analyzing accident data. Aviation safety is a continuous improvement process, with a strong culture of ...

“No president has had more planes crash in their first month in office than Donald Trump.” — Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California), in a social media post, Feb. 17 “Air crashes happen.

With a spate of air accidents in the headlines, the obvious question looms: Are the skies safe?

The agency addressed several key concerns and shared what actions it would be taking to tackle safety issues and make general ...