Between the volume of air traffic and the variety of aircraft, the airspace in the Washington area remains among the most complicated and restricted in the country.

The 64-year-old aviation expert said: "There would have been fewer ground lights visible over the water than over land at night. Nighttime always makes things different about seeing other aircraft ...

“Specifically, according to the FAA officials, aging systems have been difficult to maintain due to the unavailability of parts and retirement of technicians with expertise in maintaining the aging ...

Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger said that “a lot” of the technology at Reagan Washington National Airport “is old” after two ...

"He was only 24, but he was a competent and experienced warrior who mercilessly beat the (Russian forces) on all their approaches and front lines," the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade said.