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Close Call Between Southwest 737 and Business Jet at Chicago Midway Airport

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  • Southwest 737 and business jet had near-collision at Midway Airport
  • 737 aborted landing as business jet crossed its path
  • FAA and NTSB investigating the incident
  • Incident highlights concerns over aviation safety and controller shortages
  • U.S. Transportation Secretary focused on enhancing air travel safety
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  • The pilot of the private jet misunderstood the controller's instruction, leading to a potential collision with the Southwest Airlines 737.
  • Recent aviation incidents, such as the Delta Air Lines commuter jet crash in Toronto and the mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, have raised concerns about air transportation safety.
  • The Trump administration's staff reductions at the F.A.A. and other transportation agencies have exacerbated the shortage of air traffic controllers, adding to the scrutiny on the nation's air transportation system.
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  • The business jet involved in the incident was a FlexJet Bombardier Challenger heading to Knoxville, Tennessee.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the business jet entered the runway without authorization, leading to the near-collision.
  • Former NTSB chair Robert Sumwalt highlighted the importance of the Southwest pilots' quick actions in preventing a serious accident.
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