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- Conflict & Security · United States
NTSB: Communication issues discussed before Marine One incident
The National Transportation Safety Board reported that air traffic controllers and Marine One pilots met to discuss communication failures a week before a dual takeoff incident involving the presidential helicopter and a passenger jet. The issues remained unresolved.
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Politics · United StatesTrump orders White House helipad rebuilt after criticising its slope
President Donald Trump directed contractors to redo the White House helipad after expressing dissatisfaction with its appearance and the slope of the South Lawn. The $5m project, funded by Lockheed Martin, was intended to prevent grass-burning from Marine One helicopters but has faced delays ahead of a September state visit.
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