David Schaper
Stories
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National
Trump Administration Hopes New Leadership Can Calm Turbulence Roiling The FAA
President Trump is nominating Stephen Dickson, a former Delta Airlines exec, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration while it is being sharply criticized for its oversight of plane manufacturers.
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Politics
News Brief: FAA Grounds 737 Max, Mueller Team Member Leaves
The FAA has grounded all Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the U.S. as investigators probe the cause of the crash in Ethiopia. Also, new information suggests the special counsel's investigation is done.
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World
Investigators Look Into What Caused Ethiopian Airlines Flight To Crash
The jet crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday killing all 157 people on board. It's the second deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet in five months — raising questions about the plane's safety.
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Politics
Chicago Voters Make History In Election Of City's First Black Female Mayor
The dynasty of Daley politicians in Chicago appears to be ending — the city's two top mayoral candidates are African American women. The women will compete in a run-off election next month.
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National
Southwest Airlines Cancels More Flights Because Of Unspecified Mechanical Issues
An "operational emergency" is grounding more than 40 planes at Southwest Airlines because of mechanical problems and creating havoc with travelers.
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National
At Least 6 Dead, Including Gunman, In Aurora, Ill., Shooting
A gunman who entered the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Ill., on Friday afternoon, armed with a handgun, killed five civilians, officials said. Five police officers were also wounded.
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National
Airbus Will End Production Of Massive A380 Jetliner
It's a plane so big it can carry the population of a tiny town. But more efficient jets and airports have changed the market, so Airbus will no longer make the massive A380 jetliner.
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Politics
Aviation Workers Caution Another Shutdown Could Affect Holiday Travel
Congress is moving to keep air traffic controllers and other FAA employees from feeling the effects of another government shutdown. Could that ease the pressure on leaders to avoid future shutdowns?
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National
Frigid Temperatures Are Wreaking Havoc Across The Midwest
There's cold and then, there's -60 wind chills coming from a brutal storm front creating havoc in much of the Midwest. Yes, it's winter, but this is upwards of 40 degrees colder than normal.
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Environment
Polar Vortex Causes Midwest States Of Emergency As Cold Pushes Farther South
Wind chill warnings stretch from the Dakotas into Western Pennsylvania. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights and the governors of Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois have declared emergencies.