David Schaper
Stories
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Business
Growing sanctions on Russia could cripple Russian airlines
Russian airlines are primarily only flying domestically. More than half of Russian planes are leased from companies in the West, which now must terminate those contacts and repossess the planes.
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Business
Why airlines aim to train more women and people of color to become pilots
Commercial airline pilots are overwhelmingly white and male. Amid a need for pilots, the industry is stepping up efforts to recruit more women and people of color to become pilots.
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National
Frontier Airlines to merge with Spirit, creating 5th largest airline in the U.S.
Frontier Airlines and Spirit — the nation's two largest low-cost carriers — are set to merge to create the fifth-largest airline in the country, in a deal valued at more then $6.5 billion.
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National
Massive winter storm causes travel issues and power outages in parts of the U.S.
A widespread winter storm is dumping snow and causing freezing rain though large parts of the United States, leading to travel disruptions and some power outages.
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National
5G cleared for takeoff near more airports, but some regional jets might be grounded
The FAA says Verizon and AT&T can turn on more 5G cell phone towers as safety concerns over interference with planes eases. But some smaller regional jets still face restrictions.
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Politics
Critics say infrastructure projects won't make a big enough impact on climate change
As Washington gears up to dole out hundreds of billions of dollars in new infrastructure funds, critics say not enough will go to projects addressing climate change and issues of racial inequality.
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National
Verizon and AT&T delay 5G rollout near airports after airlines express concerns
The two telecom giants have agreed to limit the 5G rollout amid concerns that the high-speed wireless service could interfere with safety equipment on some aircraft.
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Technology
With airlines worried about 5G, Verizon and AT&T agree to delay rollout near airports
The FAA says 5G service could interfere with critical navigation systems on some aircraft and will restrict flights into some airports, which could lead to widespread delays and cancellations.
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National
High speed 5G service will launch tomorrow, but not near some airports
Verizon and AT&T will be launching 5G mobile service Wednesday. They agreed to delay implementation near some airports, as airlines say 5G could interfere with sensitive safety equipment on planes.
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National
Airlines are concerned 5G wireless service may affect the ability to land planes
The Telecom industry agreed to delay the launch of 5G wireless services to try to resolve concerns that 5G signals can interfere with automated systems that pilots use when landing in poor weather.