Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is supporting low-altitude military flyovers as the maneuvers have faced scrutiny. Hegseth has previously dismissed safety investigations into other flyovers.
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.
Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action
Two Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane.



