The FAA has struggled for decades to keep its towers adequately staffed. Locally, our airports are understaffed, with air traffic controllers who could be fatigued and stressed.

A timeline of the tragic collision between a commercial plane and a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, with insights into the ongoing investigation.

Washington’s National Airport has one of the most congested airspaces in the United States, with as many as 800 landings and departures daily, along with military and government helicopters constantly ...