American Airlines regional jet collides midair with helicopter, FAA says

Travelers wearing protective masks walk through Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images

An American Airlines regional jet collided with a helicopter near Reagan National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

“Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National Airport. Fireboats on scene,” said Washington D.C.’s fire and emergency services department on X.

This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.

Source

Travel

FAA halts El Paso airport flights for 10 days, citing ‘special security’ instructions

February 11, 2026

El Paso International Airport Google Earth The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly grounded all flights in and out of El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days starting Wednesday, citing “special security” instructions. The FAA didn’t immediately say what the security reasons for the sudden halt are. The airport sits next to Biggs Army Airfield […]

Travel

Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals

February 7, 2026

A snow removal machine is seen working while a Boeing 737 American Airlines passenger aircraft is parked at gate on the tarmac of LaGuardia airport in New York on January 25, 2026. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images American Airlines‘ promised turnaround is off to a rocky start this year. Pilot and flight attendant […]

Travel

BetMGM reports rapid growth as MGM Q4 earnings results beat estimates

February 4, 2026

CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on casino stocks. Source