Aviation Safety Concerns - NTSB frustration stems from Army aviation experts' testimony regarding Blackhawk helicopter altimeters, which can be inaccurate by 100 feet or more [1] - The Army determined the altimeter inaccuracy was within tolerance levels and did not advise pilots [1] - The Army helicopter was flying 78 feet above the 200-foot limit when the crash occurred [2] - There are concerns that the crew's perceived altitude may have differed from the actual altitude [2] Incident Details - Air traffic control instructed the helicopter to pass behind the regional jet [3] - The helicopter's black box suggests the crew did not hear the instruction to pass behind the jet [3] - Passenger plane pilots initially resisted changing the runway landing assignment [4] - The pilots attempted to pull up at the last second before impact [5] Aftermath and Impact - The crash details and 15,000 previous close calls at Reagan airport were disclosed [3] - Families are adapting to life after the crash [3][4]

Playing in the US is still one of the safest forms of transport. So we have seen a increase in media scrutiny as well as there have been increases in aviation safety incidents. They're not quite accidents yet.I mean we did have the crash in DC at the start of the year, but in terms of in terms of the overall the aviation industry, I mean, there is I mean, there is a massive push in at the moment to modernize the ATC in the US, the FAA, ATC air traffic control. So there is a massive push to sort of upgrade t ...

Core Insights - CGI Federal Inc. has been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system, which is crucial for aviation safety in the U.S. [1] - The modernization will involve a partnership with Google Public Sector, NG Aviation, and Mosaic ATM to implement a state-of-the-art NOTAM platform that enhances data exchange and stakeholder collaboration [2][3] Company Overview - CGI Federal Inc. is a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of CGI Inc., providing technology and professional services to federal government agencies across various sectors, including defense and healthcare [4] - CGI Inc. is one of the largest independent IT and business consulting firms globally, with a workforce of 94,000 professionals and reported revenue of CA$14.68 billion for Fiscal 2024 [5]

Incident Overview - A Delta Air Lines plane experienced an engine fire while preparing for takeoff at Orlando International Airport, leading to the evacuation of nearly 300 passengers [1][5] - The aircraft, an Airbus A330, was bound for Atlanta, covering a distance of over 400 miles with an estimated flight time of around one hour and 40 minutes [5] Emergency Response - Passengers were seen evacuating the aircraft using escape slides as flames and smoke were reported from the right engine [2][6] - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an investigation into the incident [5] Company Actions - Delta Air Lines confirmed that its flight crews followed proper evacuation procedures upon observing flames in the engine [5] - Maintenance teams will inspect the aircraft, and additional aircraft will be provided to assist affected customers in reaching their destinations [7] Industry Context - This incident is part of a series of high-profile aviation events raising safety concerns in the US aviation industry [9] - Previous incidents include an engine fire on an American Airlines jet and a mid-air collision resulting in fatalities [10]