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PSA Airlines plane crash - A Canadair CRJ-701ER with 64 people on board crashes in Washington, D.C., USA
30th January, 2025

Date : 30th January, 2025

Airline : PSA Airlines

Aircraft : Canadair CRJ-701ER

Location : Washington, DC, USA

People on board : 64

Fatalities : 64 + 3 on ground

PSA Airlines plane crash - A Canadair CRJ-701ER with 64 people on board crashes in Washington, D.C., USA<br>30th January, 2025
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Over the past few years, drones have become increasingly popular and accessible to a wide audience, with several million in use around the world. Although primarily used for recreational activities, drones are also increasingly used for commercial and government applications, including surveillance and security missions. However, the growing popularity of drones has also created concerns about civil aviation safety. The proliferation of drones has led to an increase in incidents involving drones and aircraft, endangering the safety of passengers and crew members. Given the explosion in the number of drones in use, and the lack of knowledge among remote pilots of the rules of the air and airspace, can we speak today of a threat to civil aviation safety from drones? How do the Civil Aviation Authorities take this new trend into account? (read more...)

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