"Alarming Increase in Close Calls: Airline Safety at Risk"
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An American Airlines pilot had to abruptly pull up the plane by 700 feet to avoid colliding with a United flight in July, as reported by The New York Times. The incident highlights a series of recent collision close-calls involving major US airlines, raising concerns about the safety of the American airline industry. The report emphasizes the role of human error, particularly mistakes made by air traffic controllers, and highlights the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers in the US.
Topics:business#air-traffic-control#american-airlines#aviation#collision-close-calls#safety-concerns#united-airlines
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