DIThe Distraction Index

#aviation_safety

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
2Noise
16.1Avg Dmg
16.6Avg Hype
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-24
House Rejects Aircraft Safety Locator System Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
6.6
Hype
7.7
WEEK 56Jan 18 – 24
NOISE2026-01-23
FAA Makes DC Airspace Rules Permanent
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
3.1
Hype
2.6
WEEK 50Dec 7 – 13
HYPE2025-12-11
House Passes Defense Bill with Troop Pay Raises and Weapons Overhaul
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
13.0
Hype
36.0
WEEK 20May 11 – 17
DMG2025-05-17
DOJ May Drop Case Against Boeing Over Deadly 737 Max Crashes
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
41.6
Hype
20.2