Recent incidents at Reagan National Airport have raised concerns about safety and overcapacity. Lawmakers, including Senators and Representatives, are emphasizing the need to prioritize safety over expanding flight operations at the airport. The near-miss crash at DCA and Boeing's safety issues are key points of discussion, with calls for Congress to address safety oversight and prevent further incidents.
Just had to de-plane after we all boarded because of Boeing engine issue. What in the world is going on with this company
Thursday’s near collision at Reagan National Airport is raising concerns about plans to increase the number of flights at the airport. https://t.co/Nue7V65LfZ
How Boeing’s Problems Could Disrupt Summer Travel https://t.co/yBex3DCgNk https://t.co/fOalXr0YqS
Virginia senators say latest close call at DCA means airport can't handle more flights https://t.co/gdqdvSUSiA
Boeing under fire for allegedly skipping safety steps on planes Salehpour said that after he raised concerns about the planes he experienced retaliation from the company. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/DxeObSapDM
Orlando-bound flight in near miss at Regan National Airport; FAA investigating https://t.co/VwbCmNGBch
"Southwest Stop!": Near Runway Disaster At Washington-Reagan Recorded On Shocking Audio https://t.co/q4Jqezk3V0
Virginia Senators urge Congress to nix expansion plans after near miss at Reagan National Airport https://t.co/2wAEfCFd5Y
The near-miss crash at DCA yesterday is yet another example of why we can’t keep cramming more flights to this airport. I’ve been warning about this for years—the system is overwhelmed and it’s a threat to public safety.
Very scary, and this could have been worse. Safety at DCA must be our top priority, this near miss shows our warnings about the risks of an over-packed runway must be taken seriously. It would be irresponsible and dangerous to put more traffic on that runway. https://t.co/yUQE9xCHuk
WATCH: @SenTimKaine and I are on the Senate floor now talking about the near-miss crash on the tarmac at DCA yesterday… and why the lawmakers trying to force more flights into this already packed airport are endangering the flying public. https://t.co/TF4djmiQeJ
Boeing's recent failures show that Congress must take a serious look at the culture of outsourcing key responsibilities like safety oversight. Watch my questioning at Wednesday’s @CommerceDems hearing. We can’t afford mistakes in these instances—it costs too much. https://t.co/Y29DWJuO6T