Feb 14, 2025 — The Blackhawk helicopter that crashed into the American Airlines flight preparing to land at Reagan National Airport on Jan. 29 may not have heard key instructions from the air traffic control tower as it approached the jetliner carrying 64 people on board. FOX 5 ‘s Katie Barlow has the latest update.
Feb 01, 2025 — The agency states they are barring all helicopter flights near Washington DC’s Reagan nation airport. The agency announced that they will bar most helicopters from key routes allowing only medical and police choppers into the area.
Feb 01, 2025 — Investigators have located the black boxes from a recent plane crash just outside of Washington, D.C., which could provide important information about the incident. As the investigation continues, Miranda Anthistle speaks with former American Airlines pilot and aviation expert Richard Levy to gain further insights.
Feb 01, 2025 — A panel of aviation experts discuss possible scenarios on “Dan Abrams Live” that could have contributed to the plane crash in Philadelphia, including the possibility that the aircraft lost hydraulic power or was doomed by multiple engine failure.
Jan 31, 2025 — Retired airline captain and aviation expert Captain Richard Levy says the Black Hawk helicopter has a max altitude of 200 feet and that “it is apparent” the helicopter that collided with a plane Wednesday flew above that altitude. Levy joins “Dan Abrams Live” and says 100 feet makes a “tremendous” difference.
Jan 30, 2025 — A fireball in the night sky over Washington DC. A commercial passenger jet and an army black haw k collided in mid above the Potomac river near ronal reagan national airport
Jan 27, 2025 — You hear it at the beginning of every flight: In the event of an emergency, oxygen masks will drop from the plane ceiling for all passengers. But how much oxygen is really available for each flier? The answer might be less than you think.
Jan 08, 2025 — Does a video clip posted on social media prove that an airline pilot made an in-flight announcement referring to the “Gulf of America”? No, that’s not true: The video provides no proof that what appears to be an airplane cabin is in an aircraft flown by an airline, or that the voice heard belongs to the pilot. There is no visible airline logo or identifiable uniformed airline staff seen inside the aircraft in the video.
Dec 31, 2024 —Overseas aviation experts are watching this airliner disaster carefully. An American aircraft expert with over 40 years of experience chose the concrete berm as the most incomprehensible part.
Dec 30, 2024 —Ground observers across a number of U.S. states have reported aircraft in the sky that appear to be unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones, leaving the public on edge. With no definitive answers available, aviation experts—perplexed by the federal government’s limited response—have suggested multiple origins for the unidentified aircraft.
Dec 30, 2024 — Experts who watched the video at the time of the accident are estimating the cause of the accident, pointing out that the plane landed without the landing gear down and the wing flaps were not extended. However, there was something else that increased the damage. This is a ‘concrete mound’ installed at the end of the Muan Airport runway. Richard Levy, a former U.S. Air Force pilot and Boeing 737 instructor with 40 years of civil aviation experience, said in an interview with SBS Scoop Discovery, “I have never seen a localizer antenna made of concrete blocks at an American airport.
Dec 28, 2024 —Azerbaijan Airlines says early indications suggest ‘external interference’ – both technical and physical – caused its passenger jet to crash in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. The airline says the aircraft’s tail section shows damage that resembles impact holes left by anti-aircraft weapons. The findings are fueling speculation that a Russian surface-to-air missile hit the plane – causing it to crash. The Kremlin has not responded to the accusations. But Russian aviation authorities have said a Ukrainian drone attack was underway near the plane’s intended destination in Chechnya.
Dec 27, 2024 — Russia is playing down reports that its forces caused the plane crash in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. At least 38 people were killed and 29 survived when the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed. Officials in the US and Azerbaijan, as well as some aviation experts, say the plane was likely targeted by a Russian surface-to-air missile which mistook the plane for a Ukrainian drone. The plane was traveling from Baku, Azerbaijan, to the Russian city of Grozny when it veered far off course and crashed. Azerbaijan has observed a day of mourning.
Dec 26, 2024 — Authorities are investigating what caused an Azerbaijani Airlines passenger jet to crash in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 people. The plane was supposed to travel a very different route from Azerbaijan’s capital Baku to Grozny in Russia. Yet it flew off-course across the Caspian Sea and circled in the air over Aktau, Kazakhstan, before eventually crashing there. Remarkably, more than two-dozen people on board survived.
Dec 25, 2024 — The holiday season is here, and for many of us, this means flying across the country to see family or–if we’re lucky–across the world to escape the winter. In either case, boarding a plane in the US means being greeted with the familiar instruction to turn portable electronic devices onto airplane mode or turn them off entirely.
Dec 24, 2024 — Boarding a plane in the US means being greeted with the familiar instruction to turn portable electronic devices onto airplane mode or turn them off entirely. The reason for this policy has long been that cell phones might interfere with aircraft systems. But the EU lifted its long-standing ban on cell phone usage in airplanes in 2022–so why are Americans still required to use airplane mode?
Dec 18, 2024 — As Americans brace for holiday travel, flyers might be thinking about whether the uptick in drone sightings will affect take-off and landing. Drone sightings across the northeast skies have been reported with some spotted near or over airport spaces. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects nearly 40 million people to fly over the holidays, according to the agency’s website.
Dec 17, 2024 — The most widely-viewed videos many claim show mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey and New York show clear signs of what they actually are, according to three drone and aeronautics experts who spoke to The Post.
Dec 9, 2024 — Drones in South Jersey are seemingly all the buzz amongst neighbors – still. The talk about these aircraft started last week – and spilled into the weekend. This comes after Evesham Police Department announced last week that they are investigating the suspicious activity.
Nov 16, 2024 — Boeing’s status in the global aircraft industry is only rivaled by the European powerhouse that is Airbus. For the occasional flier, it may be difficult to tell the difference between the two juggernauts’ aircraft, and between specific models within airplane families. Those in the industry, however, can identify differences that go beyond more spacious cabins and improved seats.
Sept 17, 2024 — If your family loves to travel, you probably put a lot of work into preparing for a flight with your kids so that you can keep them (and yourself) as relaxed and happy as possible throughout your journey. However, before you get your children settled into their seats with ear protection and an iPad, you might be able to have a fun and educational experience at the front of the plane.
Sept 14, 2024 — Some 30,000 Boeing factory workers have gone on strike in the United States in another upset for the embattled aerospace giant. Nearly all union members approved the walk-out, after rejecting management’s offer of a 25% pay-rise. It’s the latest setback for the aircraft maker, after a panel blew out of one of its planes mid-flight and trouble with one of its spacecrafts left astronauts stranded in orbit.
Sept 9, 2024 — When you take a long flight, chances are you contemplate how to make sleeping on the plane easier. After all, you wouldn’t want to arrive at your destination feeling drained and jet-lagged. But besides your own in-flight shut-eye, have you ever given thought to how pilots sleep on planes?
Sept 4, 2024 — Snopes readers asked us to examine why airline passengers are asked to put their phones in airplane mode. Research showed that this prohibition is in place to prevent cell phones from potentially interfering with airline navigation and communications systems.
July 6, 2024 — According to a 2020 study published in the journal Tobacco Induced Diseases, the average vape user takes 365 puffs per day. When you’re used to vaping multiple times every hour, surviving a long-haul flight without a few puffs can feel agonizing. However, no matter how tempting it might be to use an e-cigarette mid-flight, you’re better off refraining until you’re back on land.
June 7, 2024 — The National Transportation Safety Board met this morning in Washington to study the investigation into a near collision between two planes at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport back in early 2023. The board found the airport lacked a key technological tool that could have prevented this from happening.
June 5, 2024 — American Airlines flight attendants are in the middle of negotiating a new contract. Still, they’re sending a clear message from their union headquarters in Euless that they are ready to strike if necessary.
May 24, 2024 — This week on Travelling Culturati, we catch up with Captain Levy! Join us as he addresses all the questions you submitted, Captain Levy’s insights into the world of aviation are not to be missed. With his wealth of experience and knowledge, he sheds light on important aspects of air travel, ranging from safety protocols to the top airlines in the industry. Don’t miss this exclusive interview on Travelling Culturati!
May 10, 2024 — Flying in a commercial airplane, statistically speaking, is one of the safest ways to travel in the modern world. According to a February 2024 report from the International Air Transport Association, in 2023, there was only one accident aboard an airplane for every 1.26 million perfectly normal flights. Additionally, factoring in the number of flight accidents that resulted in fatalities, there was only a 0.03 fatality risk aboard an airplane.
May 5, 2024 — As the world becomes metaphorically smaller thanks to the prevalence of air travel, it’s entirely understandable to want to become a pilot yourself. There’s something romantic about being the steward of a gigantic flying metal beast, even more so if you’re also responsible for the safety of an entire cabin of passengers.
May 4, 2024 — Almost 100,000 passenger planes take to the air each day, ferrying millions of people around the world. Air travel usually only becomes news when an unruly passenger disturbs a flight and video of their forced de-planing goes viral, but Boeing has had a run of bad press lately because of quality control and safety issues with its planes.
May 1, 2024 — The Boeing jet that dropped an emergency slide after taking off from JFK Airport on Friday is 33 years old — well past the typical retirement age for a commercial jetliner, according to aviation experts.
April 25, 2024 — As investigations into U.S. plane manufacturer Boeing continue, the number of airplanes they’re building is trailing off. Both United Airlines and Southwest Airlines say they’re slated to receive a fraction of the airplanes they had on order for 2024.
April 22, 2024 — Aviation is often regarded as the safest way to travel, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) computing a rate of one accident per 1.26 million flights in 2023. This statistic equates to one fatal accident for that year, which resulted in 72 fatalities, compared to a total of 37.7 million flights in the same period.
April 20, 2024 — In 2024, an expected 9.4 billion passengers will take to the air on scheduled commercial flights. The vast majority of these passengers will reach their destinations safely — only re-establishing that flying remains one of the safest modes of transport.
April 19, 2024 — Although several companies manufacture jets around the world, Boeing stands above the competition, at least according to retired captain turned instructor Richard J. Levy. Captain Levy flew many crafts over his nearly 41-year career, and of them all, Boeing’s 777 aircraft stands above the rest.
April 19, 2024 — This week on Travelling Culturati, we have a chat with Captain Levy! Richard Levy, a retired Captain from a leading US International airline, spent nearly 41 years as a pilot. Join us as we discuss travel updates and trending topics with Captain Levy, covering subjects like Boeing and the 737 Max 9, pilot statuses, and more.
April 2, 2024 — During every flight that you’ve ever been on, there’s probably been a period of time when the autopilot system has been engaged to help fly the plane. It’s impossible for passengers to recognize when this transition takes place, however, because the system has become so advanced and reliable in its capabilities.
March 27, 2024 — A big shake-up at Boeing today. CEO Dave Calhoun announced that he plans to step down by the end of the year. The move comes as the aircraft company continues to be plagued by problems tied to the safety of their planes, including two fatal crashes of their 737 Max 8 crafts in 2018 and 2019 that killed hundreds of people.
March 19, 2024 — Over the weekend, the NFL tight end and his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, were spotted at the ultra-exclusive Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood where, a source told The Post, members such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet pay $10,000 a year.
March 18, 2024 — The number of accidents and incidents involving Boeing commercial planes, at least during the first 55 days of this year, is relatively the same as 2023, federal data shows. There have been 19 incidents, accidents and occurrences involving Boeing planes globally as of Feb. 24, according to the most recent data available from the National Transportation Safety Board’s Case Analysis and Reporting Online tool (CAROL).
March 11, 2024 — Passengers onboard a United Airlines flight that landed at George Bush International Airport in Houston Friday morning had to evacuate the plane when it tilted and “rolled onto the grass” from the taxiway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
February 9, 2024 — Supersonic commercial flights are on the road to making a comeback, decades after the Concorde took to the skies and then witnessed a spectacular fall that was a mix of commercial as well as technical failures.
January 22, 2024 — A string of airplane incidents comes in the wake of the Alaska Airlines midflight blowout. A Boeing 747 had to circle back in Miami after an engine malfunction, and a small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a Virginia highway. Captain Richard Levy, a retired American Airlines captain, joins “NewsNation Prime” to discuss the state of air travel, saying the incidents were “just a coincidence.
January 8, 2024 — Issue on Alaska Airlines Friday night. Talk with a pilot and aviation expert on the issue Captain Richard Levy. 2024 brings a new tax in California. It was 13.3% Now it’s 14.4%. Stealth Tax! D! D! D! gonna hear a lot of that in 2024. First Biden ad and IA Caucus and Nikki Haley needs to get 2d place. Riverside Co. Sheriff Chad Bianco on what he thinks about Gov. Newsom making a presidential run.
January 7, 2024 — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Arab leaders before heading to Israel. U.S. regulators said Sunday that certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets will remain grounded until deemed safe to fly. And artificial intelligence dominates this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
January 2, 2024 — 2 planes that collided causing a massive fire at one of Tokyo’s busiest airports. authorities say this massive fire is likely caused by the coast guard aircraft that collided with a the passenger jet that just landed. about 380 passengers were on board the aircraft. n one on the passenger plane was injured.
November 18, 2023 — There are perhaps few career choices as emblematic of the modern adventurous spirit as aviation. Whether you’re in the Air Force, a commercial airline pilot, or just a private explorer, it’s through air travel that we can explore the wider world with speed and ease that our ancestors could have only dreamt of.
July 19, 2023 — There has been a recent discussion about a bill heading for a vote in congress that would raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from age 65 to 67 which could be the key to the air travel nightmares people have been experiencing.
June 6, 2023 — NTSB Instigators are on the ground in Virginia, now collecting evidence from the Cessna plane crash Sunday. Officials have confirmed all four victims have died. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports from Downtown D.C. with the latest.
January 11, 2023 — Air traffic control operations are returning to normal across the United States after thousands of flights were canceled or delayed by a malfunction in the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration system that left pilots, airlines and airports without crucial safety information for hours. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.
January 11, 2023 — WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic operations are gradually resuming across the U.S. after a critical overnight system outage. The agency had ordered all domestic departures to pause until 9 a.m. Eastern Wednesday morning, causing a nationwide ripple effect of flight delays and cancellations.
December 16, 2022 — If you’ve flown in recent years, you may have noticed that sometimes your window seat doesn’t really have a window next to it—at least not an entire window. But it wasn’t always that way. Here’s why airplane seats don’t line up with windows anymore.
August 22, 2022 — Cpt. Richard J. Levy speaks about his experiences as a pilot and provides insights regarding the aviation industry on Morning TALK Live with J. Stan McCauley.
January 18, 2022 — Verizon and AT&T have agreed to delay the rollout of 5G deployment near some airports. This comes after airline executives had warned of “catastrophic disruption” to travel, beginning Wednesday.
November 25, 2021 — On October 23, 2020, Lt. Rhiannon Ross and US Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett lost their lives in a Navy training exercise in Magnolia Springs Subdivision. One year later, Cpt. Richard J. Levy, an aviation expert and a retired pilot with 41 years of experience under his belt, provides a possible explanation on what may have caused the crash.
September 15, 2021 — Spirit Airlines Flight 334 suffered mechanical issues that led to the pilots aborting takeoff. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Retired pilot Cpt. Richard J. Levy offers an insight on how the pilots addressed and managed the situation.