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FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash

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FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash

United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff

United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff

Manassas Regional Airport’s plan to become region’s new commercial-service airport moves forward, but debut pushed back to 2027

Manassas Regional Airport’s plan to become region’s new commercial-service airport moves forward, but debut pushed back to 2027

At Loudoun County crossroads, 98-year-old Gilberts Corner gas station torn down

At Loudoun County crossroads, 98-year-old Gilberts Corner gas station torn down

Trump says he’s rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’

Trump says he’s rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’

Thousands of U.S. flight delays, hundreds of cancellations, after Thanksgiving

Thousands of U.S. flight delays, hundreds of cancellations, after Thanksgiving

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TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

WATCH: When to travel in the DC area before Thanksgiving

WATCH: When to travel in the DC area before Thanksgiving

Airports busy for Thanksgiving, but shutdown took toll on air travel

Airports busy for Thanksgiving, but shutdown took toll on air travel

Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trains

Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trains

Stormy skies: Weather woes facing Thanksgiving travelers

Stormy skies: Weather woes facing Thanksgiving travelers

Are the days of wearing your pajamas on airplanes over?

Are the days of wearing your pajamas on airplanes over?

I-495 Express Lanes extension opening rescheduled for Sunday before holiday rush

I-495 Express Lanes extension opening rescheduled for Sunday before holiday rush

FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown

FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown

Loudoun County leaders take steps to reduce noise issues at homes near Dulles

Loudoun County leaders take steps to reduce noise issues at homes near Dulles

Heading out of town for Thanksgiving? Avoid these traffic hotspots, according to a Google expert

Heading out of town for Thanksgiving? Avoid these traffic hotspots, according to a Google expert

When to hit the road for Thanksgiving travel in the DC region

When to hit the road for Thanksgiving travel in the DC region

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends

There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends

While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

‘20% would be earth-shattering’: Proposed FAA cuts to aviation system could be devastating to passengers

‘20% would be earth-shattering’: Proposed FAA cuts to aviation system could be devastating to passengers

Some DC-area travelers say traveling during the shutdown was fast, smooth

Some DC-area travelers say traveling during the shutdown was fast, smooth

Airline passengers are frustrated and want federal government shutdown to end

Airline passengers are frustrated and want federal government shutdown to end

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