What Happened
American Airlines Flights Share Same Identifier In Air
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident where two American Airlines Boeing 737-800s flew under the same callsign near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The incident occurred when a delayed inbound flight and a departing flight with the same identifier were airborne at the same time. Despite the duplication, required separation was maintained throughout, and neither aircraft received a collision avoidance resolution advisory. The incident highlights the risks of callsign duplication and the need for improved safety protocols. This incident was first reported by AeroTime.