On Monday 3 Feb, an American Airlines flight collided with an army helicopter near Washington DC
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Safety concerns about flying in the US have risen after a series of aeroplane accidents and collisions in recent months, which were followed shortly by the Trump administration eliminating hundreds of jobs at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aviation safety experts and former FAA employees say flights are safe now, but point out warning signs that would suggest a drop in safety.
The FAA, which is responsible for aviation regulation in the US, has long set…
