Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates
Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates (foxnews); Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago's Midway Airport (nbcnews) (sources: foxnews, nbcnews, bbc, cbsnews)

Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates (foxnews); Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago's Midway Airport (nbcnews)
- Delta flight struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on Fourth of July, FAA investigates (foxnews)
- Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport (nbcnews)
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This story is about Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago's Midway Airport. This bill would require aircraft to be equipped with ADS-B In, improving cockpit awareness of nearby traffic.
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- require aircraft to be equipped with ADS-B In, improving cockpit awareness of nearby traffic • direct safety reviews using FAA/NASA reporting data near major airports.
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This story is about Firework strikes Delta flight landing at Chicago's Midway Airport. This bill would authorize airport-focused counter-UAS planning and emergency deployment authorities.
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- authorize airport-focused counter-UAS planning and emergency deployment authorities • require site-specific airport plans and public reporting on counter-UAS activity.
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