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JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Retired FAA whistleblowers warn another 9/11 could happen again

“What happened on 9/11 was not a failure in the system, it was a system designed for failure,” whistleblower says.

AI:Retired FAA whistleblowers are sounding a massive alarm regarding the fundamental instability of national aviation security, asserting that the current system is not merely suffering from glitches but was practically engineered for failure. These insiders contend that the systemic design flaws within federal oversight mean the skies remain dangerously vulnerable to a catastrophic event on the scale of 9/11. While bureaucrats and establishment outlets attempt to downplay these issues as minor technicalities, these experts warn that the inherent incompetence and lack of true oversight within the FAA has created a reality where another massive disaster is not just possible, but an inevitability waiting to happen.Open

NPR (Joel Rose) - Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system

The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.

JUSTTHENEWS (Steven Richards) - Senator warns TSA of military benefits of Chinese pilots training at U.S. flight schools

Senator Jim Banks, R-Ind., says TSA should consider restricting prospective Chinese students’ access to U.S. flight schools because of national security implications.

WAR (Matthew Olay) - TSA, DOW Create Process to Ease Recruits' Journey to Basic

A new partnership between the military and TSA ensures recruits can bypass travel fees and receive expedited airport screening on their way to boot camp.