The crew reported receiving a No. 1 engine fire warning. They proceeded to shut down the engine and discharged one fire bottle, which extinguished the fire.

Newly-appointed Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy confirmed the Federal Aviation Administration is keeping all safety-related positions in place.

While the data remains preliminary, the NTSB said the aircraft was “beginning to increase its pitch.” This followed a “verbal reaction” from the crew.

Unionized workers will be temporarily laid off, the airline said, while management and non-union cuts will be permanent. 

Despite Wednesday’s mid-air collision and previous calls to not add flights at the airport, Reagan National is gearing up for one of its busiest years to date.

American began nonstop service between Wichita and Reagan National in January 2024. Flights operate once daily between the two cities.

The Dallas-based carrier’s comments come after increased scrutiny over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices within the aviation industry.

The airline began service to Brisbane last month, which is a seasonal flight. Its Los Angeles to Sydney route is served year-round.

Both devices were recovered from the PSA CRJ-700 jet, which collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.

Even with conservatively planned delivery numbers, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said the beleaguered manufacturer “appears to be on a good path.”