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Oklahoma Air Ambulance crew killed in helicopter crash
Three members of a medical helicopter crew died in a crash in Oklahoma late Saturday night
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Former American Airlines CEO launches nonprofit to address pilot shortage, lack of diversity
The former CEO of American Airlines wants to solve the nationwide pilot shortage by removing barriers that keep women and people of color from pursuing aviation.
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Dallas ISD pairs with American Airlines for new training program
American Airlines teamed up with the CR Smith Museum to give kids access to aviation STEM education. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the story.
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Kentucky man becomes an early owner of an experimental plane dubbed a ‘flying car'
Kentucky businessman Dean Owen is the second person to own a BlackFly, an experimental plane that does not need a runway to takeoff.
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Grandmother and granddaughter Southwest flight attendant pair jets off
Cynthia Heck, 72, inspired her granddaughter, 24-year-old Hannah Heck, to become a flight attendant.
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Aviation Discovery Fest focuses on ground activities
Sunday, Nov. 12, marks one year since six people were killed in a mid-air collision at the “Wings Over Dallas” Airshow. The Dallas-based commemorative air force significantly changed its Veterans Day celebration this year, preceding the choreographed airshow. Organizers say the response has been positive, and they feel the right decision was made. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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New Aviation School: The Connection
Texas Woman’s University announces new aviation school, plus storm chances return Friday night.
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Texas Woman's University Adds School of Aeronautical Sciences
Texas Woman’s University in Denton is adding a school of aeronautical sciences, hoping to give more women the opportunity to join the aviation industry.
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Texas Woman's University Announces New Aviation School
Air travel is expected to surpass pre-pandemic numbers this summer and major carriers are looking to ease a nationwide shortage of pilots, so Texas Woman’s University is looking to fill the long-term need while giving women the opportunity to join the industry.
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Women Are Less Than 3% of Aviation Maintenance Technicians. Why?
In most aviation careers aside from flight attendants, women do not make up a vast majority of people on the job. Alexandra Skores talks about the large disparity in the industry.
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Could Labor Strife Be the Airline Industry's Next Big Obstacle in 2023?
With all four big airlines negotiating pilot contracts and several in talks with flight attendants and other groups, labor could again be a pain point for travelers and carriers alike. DallasNews.com aviation writer Kyle Arnold explains what’s at stake.
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50 Years Ago, an NYC-to-Miami Flight Ended in Tragedy in the Everglades
One of the worst air disasters in South Florida history happened exactly 50 years ago Thursday, when Eastern Airlines Flight 401 slammed into the Florida Everglades, killing more than 100 people and leading to the implementation of several aviation safety measures.